Daniel ‘Shorty? ‘Tiger? Nickita, of Ortonville, died March 11.
He was 88.
Daniel was born in Toronto, Ontario on Nov. 11, 1918. During World War II he served in the Battery ‘A? 904th Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army in Normandy, France and Central Europe.
He is survived by his loving nephew Allan Jawors, niece Betty Crawford, great niece Angela Jawors, great nephew Scott (Eleanor) Jawors, great great nephew Hayden Jawors and several other friends that he was an ‘Uncle? to.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lazar and Pasilina Nickita, sister Mary (Emil) Jawors and brother Nicholas (Irene) Nickita.
Interment in Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. A graveside service and Honor Guard ceremony will be conducted at 10 a.m., April 2. Donations may be given to the Michigan Minuteman Platoon at the VFW Post #1370 in Pontiac, Mich.