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- Posted: Wednesday, September 24, 2014 6:26 pm
Loving Husband,Father & Grandfather
Nikolaj "Nick" Birjukow, 68, of Newfane, NY, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Born in Rosenheim, Germany, he was the son of the late Akim and Dora (Galowski) Birjukow.
Nikolaj immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island with his family at the age of five and settled in the Niagara County area where he lived until the present time. In Vietnam, Nikolaj served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in May of 1968. In 1970, he married Darlene A. (DePrey) Birjukow. In 1974 Nikolaj became a successful self-made businessman as the founder of Niagara Coatings Services, Inc., where he worked until retiring in 2008. He also was involved with a number of other entrepreneurial projects throughout his career.
Nikolaj was a longtime member of the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown, NY. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer and for many years enjoyed traveling with his golf buddies. Nikolaj and his wife spent their winters in Florida where they enjoyed visiting with their family and friends. He had a passion for the outdoors and the western town he built on his farm in Newfane, NY, which housed many of the family's beloved pets throughout his lifetime. But most of all Nikolaj's greatest pleasure was spending time with his family.
In addition to his wife of forty-four years, Nikolaj is survived by four children, Kimberly M. (Allen R.) Birjukow-Richards of Lockport, NY, Sabrina S. Birjukow of Newfane, NY, Nikolaj J. Birjukow of Brooklyn, NY and Nathaniel T. Birjukow of Los Angeles, CA; three grandsons, Riley Richards, Shane Cushman and Landon Cushman; one brother, James (Vickie) Birjukow of Sanborn, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by loving in-laws and friends in the Niagara region, Florida and Washington State. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Birjukow and Leo Birjukow.
Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8:30 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27th at 11:00 AM, concluding with Military Honors. Flowers are graciously declined. Memorial donations may be made to any of the following: American Cancer Society, 101 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 331 Alberta Drive, Buffalo, NY 14226; or the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA.
Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online guest register.
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Abt 1947 - 2014 (67 years)