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Nicholas J. Sharr, Jr., lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease on February 7, 2021. He was born in Bristol, Connecticut, November 16, 1945 the son of Maria and Nicholas Sharr. A proud graduate of Norwich University, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers where he obtained the rank of Captain. Nick was a civil engineer who began his career in Upstate New York. He moved to Boca Raton, Florida where he developed office parks, residential condominiums, and assisted living facilities. Nick also served as a member of the Planning & Zone Board for the City of Boca Raton for many years. He had a successful career the highlight of which was working for The Mills Corporation where he built large shopping malls (Sawgrass Mills, Concord Mills, Grapevine Mills, Opry Mills and Discover) throughout the United States, eventually retiring as Senior Vice President. Upon retirement, he enjoyed golf, lunch with the ROMEO's and serving as a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved cars and kept his in pristine condition.

Nick is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carol, who was his high school sweetheart, and his daughter Susie (Michael), and granddaughters Hannah and Amelia who reside in Zionsville, IN. Also survived by his sister Beverly Perham (Donald) of Wellington, FL; brother Thomas Sharr of Unionville, CT and brother-in-law Kenneth Kochanowsky (Ann Marie) of Plainville, CT.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church, 35 Beach City Road, Hilton Head Island, on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 10:30 Arrangements are being handled by The Island Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox for Parkinson’s Research, via this tribute page.