Nicholas “Nick” Mandravelis

June 12, 1940 – April 30, 2025

Nicholas “Nick” Mandravelis, 84, of Nashua, NH, passed away on April 30 following a brief battle with cancer.

Nick was born in Nashua on June 12, 1940, the youngest of four children to Michael and Evangeline Mandravelis, both originally from Greece. He remained close to his siblings throughout his life. Nick graduated from Nashua High School in 1959 and the University of New Hampshire in 1965. After college, Nick worked as a sales representative for Procter & Gamble, a job he held until his retirement in 1996. He relished sharing his never-diminishing supply of P&G products. Nick spent his retirement taking care of his house, volunteering, and basking in the sun at his cottage at North Beach in Hampton.

Nick was a natural athlete. A standout basketball player at both Nashua High and UNH, Nick and his patented hook shot set several scoring records at both institutions, some of which still stand. He was inducted into the Nashua High Hall of Fame in 1993 and the UNH Hall of Fame in 1999. After college, Nick joined the NH State Board of Basketball Officials and refereed high school games across the state until 2004. Subsequently, Nick began to officiate high school volleyball. He also enjoyed softball, racquetball, and swimming. Nick was a fixture at the YMCA of Greater Nashua until just before his passing.

Nick’s true passion, however, was family and friends. He married Susan (Aksilowicz) Mandravelis in 1971, and for nearly 54 years, they shared a happy marriage filled with travel, parties, laughs, and a constant stream of DIY home projects. Nick was never not doing something, much to the joy (or chagrin) of those around him. He is remembered as an uncomplicated people-person, a loyal and dependable friend always willing to lend a hand, a gregarious goofball, and a mild-mannered soul. He was especially devoted to his son, Stephen, whom he championed and lifted up in ways that escape easy description.

Survivors include his wife Susan, his son Stephen, his brother Anthony Mandravelis, his sister-in-law Kathleen Carter, and several nieces, nephews, and their children. He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Susan Diamontopoulos and Aglaea (Litsa) Delage.

Nick’s kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Relatives and friends are invited to Nick’s visitation on WEDNESDAY, May 7th from 4-7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. His funeral service will be held at St. Philip’s Greek Orthodox Church at 10 AM on THURSDAY, May 8th. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Greater Nashua or St. Philip’s Greek Orthodox Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ANCTIL-ROCHETTE.com