Nicholson, Rev. Francis J., SJ of Boston College, August 26, 2011. Beloved son of the late James J. & Eileen (Dinan) Nicholson. Dear brother of Rosemary Nicholson of Medford, the late Attorney James O. Nicholson and John D. Nicholson, MD. Father is also survived by 12 nieces and nephews, 24 grandnieces and nephews, 1 great grandnephew as well as his many Jesuit brothers. Reposing at St. Mary's Hall, Boston College 140 Commonwealth Ave. Newton on Tuesday August 30 from 2-5 PM and at Campion Center 319 Concord Rd. Weston on Wednesday August 31 from 3-5 PM with a prayer service at 4:30 PM. Concelebrated Funeral Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Campion Center on Thursday September 1 at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will follow in the Jesuit Cemetery, Campion Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jesuit Community, Campion Center, 319 Concord Rd. Weston MA. 02493 to support its ministry of care for elderly and infirm Jesuits.