NICHOLSON, Andrew E. "Andy". Of West Roxbury, formerly of Brookline, and Lynn. Beloved husband of 53 years to Claire E. (Moran) Nicholson. Loving father of Edward A. "Eddie Red" Nicholson of West Roxbury. Devoted son of the late Edward and Jane Nicholson. Survived by sister in law Elisabeth Moran, nephews, Stephen, William and Peter Hopkins, nephew Thomas Moran and niece Caroline Moran. Predeceased by his sister Marguerite Hopkins and her husband Donald and sister in law Brenda Moran, and brothers in law Thomas and Donald Moran. Andy was a longtime volunteer coach in Brookline Youth Hockey and Baseball. Funeral services are pending.