David “Reds” F. Nilan

Age 78
Loving Father, Grandfather, Uncle and Friend.

David Reds F. Nilan, Age 78, of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at the Pocopson Home. He was the husband of Nancy Mackie Nilan who passed away in 2001, and with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born in West Chester, PA, he was the son of the late James Nilan and the late Miriam Broomhall Nilan.

Reds was a groundskeeper at Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA for over 35 years, retiring in 1997. After retiring from Longwood Gardens, he worked at the Chester County Courthouse in the Sheriffs office for 10 years.

He volunteered to help clean St. Patricks Church and he also helped with Christmas baskets for the needy.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Reds was a good listener and he enjoyed gardening, watching TV, playing with his dog and cat, going out to eat and being with his family and friends. He was an umpire for many years for the KAU Little League and he also coached for various sports. He enjoyed playing basketball with his nephews.

He is survived by two daughters, Megan M. Nilan of Kennett Square, PA and Tanna A. Nilan of Newport, DE, and three grandchildren, David Troy Nilan, Megan Zavala and Franklin Thompson.

He was predeceased by one sister, Patricia Konitzer and two brothers, James Nilan and Thomas Nilan.

You are invited to visit with his family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday evening, July 19, 2023 and again from 10:00 to 11:00 on Thursday morning, July 20, 2023 at the Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove, 200 Rose Hill Road, West Grove, PA. His Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12: 00 at St. Patrick Church, 212 Meredith Street, Kennett Square, PA. Burial will be St. Patricks Cemetery, Route 82, Kennett Square, PA.

In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Kennett Area Community Service, 136 W. Cedar Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348

To view his online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visit www.kuzoandfoulkfh.com

Arrangements the Kuzo Funeral Home, Kennett Square, PA

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Kennett Area Community Service
136 W. Cedar Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Services

Viewing
July 19, 2023 6:00-8:00
Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove
200 Rose Hill Road
West Grove, PA

Viewing
July 20, 2023 10:00-11:00
Foulk Funeral Home of West Grove
200 Rose Hill Road
West Grove, PA

Mass of Christian Burial
July 20, 2023 12:00
St. Patrick Church
212 Meredith Street
Kennett Square, PA

Burial
July 20, 2023
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Route 82
Kennett Square, PA.

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