Leonard Kimball Nicholson
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Leonard Kimball Nicholson

  • February 3, 1958 - January 19, 2012
  • Metairie, Louisiana
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“Dear Jennifer, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I just learned the news last night. Leonard was such a gentleman with an amazing personality. I...Read More » ”
1 of 16 | Posted by: Bonnie Lewis - Covington, LA

“I'm so sorry to hear the news. I worked with Leonard on a software project a few years back and he was the most lovely, pleasant and helpful person....Read More » ”
2 of 16 | Posted by: Christine Sisario - New York, NY

“TO THE NICHOLSON FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW,KEEP YOUR HANDS IN GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS. EARTH HAS NO SORROW...Read More » ”
3 of 16 | Posted by: TROYLYNN -CRAYTON- JEFFERSON & FAMILY - LA

“Dear Jennifer, It was a sad shock to hear about Leonard's death. I have fond memories of his grand laugh and gentle smile. Please know Bruce and...Read More » ”
4 of 16 | Posted by: Barbara Danos Cranner - LA

“Dear Leonard Nicholson Family, I am so sorry to hear the sad news about Leonard and wish to offer you and your family my sincerest sympathy. We have...Read More » ”
5 of 16 | Posted by: Rita Mae Brown and The Florentino Family - LA

“it was a shock to get the news about leonard. he was always kind and friendly to me and i enjoyed our conversations. ”
6 of 16 | Posted by: william coe - new orleans, LA

“Dear Jennifer, My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Leonard was very dear to me and I will always have fond and wonderful memories...Read More » ”
7 of 16 | Posted by: Myra Beauxis Robertson - LA

“Jennifer, My heart goes out to you, Kimball and TK. You and Leonard were always were such good company at swim practice at Elmwood. I also will...Read More » ”
8 of 16 | Posted by: Karen O'Donnell Meyer (formerly Hickham) - LA

“We are so sorry for your loss. Leonard was a warm and caring person. We enjoyed every time families got together. Ben and I particularly enjoyed...Read More » ”
9 of 16 | Posted by: Chris and Sally Janke - Metairie, LA

“Dearest Jennifer, My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Leonard was a wonderful man, and will always hold such a special place in our hearts...Read More » ”
10 of 16 | Posted by: Barton W. B. Jahncke, jr. - CA

“Please know that your entire family is being remembered in my prayers at this sad time. ”
11 of 16 | Posted by: Pamela Snyder - Glendale , AZ

“Jennifer, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Leonard lived his life as a gentleman. I can't say that about most people. You can be proud of...Read More » ”
12 of 16 | Posted by: Mr. & Mrs. Jack A. Tittle, Jr. - LA

“My deepest condolences to the Nicholson Family. Leonard will be sorely missed and he is in our prayers. Mitchell Yokum and family. ”
13 of 16 | Posted by: Mitchell Yokum - New Orleans, LA

“Please accept my heartfelt condolences - Leonard was a treasured member of our local PMI chapter. He will be missed by many. Laura Williams ”
14 of 16 | Posted by: Laura Williams - Covington, LA

“Dear Jennifer, Please accept my deepest sympathy. I just learned the news last evening at Caliphs. I can't believe we were together just a few...Read More » ”
15 of 16 | Posted by: Lorre Lei Jackson - River Ridge, LA

“Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I am remembering Leonard and all of you in my Masses and prayers in these days. May you experience the...Read More » ”
16 of 16 | Posted by: Father Bob Hagan, S. J. - LA


Leonard Kimball Nicholson passed away from a massive heart attack Thursday, January 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Mackenroth Nicholson; daughter Kimball Elizabeth, and son Thaddeus Kimball "T.K." Nicholson; mother-in-law Irene Ernst Mackenroth; brothers-in-law D. Irwin Mackenroth, Jr. and Kevin Foerster Mackenroth; sister-in-law Kelley Mackenroth; nieces Amy Elizabeth and Mary Margaret Mackenroth; parents Jerry Kimball and Harriet Smither Nicholson, and brother George Smither Nicholson. Leonard was a native of New Orleans, graduated from Metairie Park Country Day School and Yale University. He received a M.E. from Tulane University and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the Grenoble Ecole de Management in France. At Yale, he was a member of the Yale Shooting Team and qualified for the final trials of the U.S. Olympic Shooting Team. He was certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute. He was the director of Information Technology for the New Orleans District Attorney's Office. Leonard was a member of the Society of Colonial Wars; the Royal Society of St. George; Sons of Confederate Veterans; the Yale Alumni Association; Rotary Club of Metairie Sunrise; Jefferson Chamber of Commerce; French-American Chamber of Commerce –Gulf Coast Chapter; World Trade Center; the Plimsoll Club, the Sunrise Community Club, and a lifetime member of the NRA, IPSIC and the South Louisiana Gun Club. He enjoyed being a member of the Southern Yacht Club; Bienville Club; Fence Club and Mory's, and several carnival organizations. Leonard was a direct descendant of Eliza Poitevent Holbrook Nicholson, founder of the The Daily Picayune.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service at Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. on Tuesday, January 24 at 12:00 NOON. Visitation from 10:00 until service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Trinity Episcopal Church, Southern Yacht Club – Junior Sailing Program, or Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra preferred.