Nicholas S. Celia, 84, of Lancaster, devoted husband, father and grandfather, died Thursday September 16th surrounded by his family at the Essa Flory Hospice Center.

Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Nicola and Mary Voci Celia. He was married to Josephine C. Lombardo Celia. They celebrated their 59 ^th wedding anniversary on May 26 ^th .

Nick was employed for 25 years at Buchart Associates of York where he was in charge of the interior design division for commercial buildings. He later started his own company, Celia Design, for 10 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, stationed in the South Pacific on the U.S.S. Nauntag and the Midway Islands.

Nick was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Lancaster. He was a member of the National Society of Interior Designers and the Lancaster Italian Cultural Society. He was a 4 ^th Degree Knight of Columbus, Santa Maria Assembly and belonged to the Lancaster Council 867 Knights of Columbus where he bowled on their team. Nick was an avid bocce player and loved hunting, fishing, and was a huge Notre Dame fan.

In addition to his wife, Nicholas is survived by his children, Mary Colette, wife of John G. Groft of Lancaster, Josette M., wife of Dominic A. Dannessa, of Naperville, IL, Nicolas G. Celia of Lancaster, and Annette M., wife of Kenneth G. Myers of Lancaster; 8 Grandchildren, John, Mary Beth, Andrew, Susanne, Kate, KJ, Kerek, and Koby; and a Great Granddaughter, Cecelia. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Catherine Rose and Mary Ann Schlegelmilch.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday September 21, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St. Lancaster, at 12 noon with Rev. Michael E. Messner as Celebrant. Friends will be received on Monday, September 20 ^th at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, from 6-8PM with a Rosary at 7:30PM. Friends will also be received at the church on Tuesday from 11AM until the time of Mass. Interment in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Nick's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P O Box 4125, Lancaster, Pa 17604 or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. To send the family an online condolence please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100