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Walter Nicholas Niva 1899 - 1971

Walter Nicholas Niva of Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia was born on June 25, 1899 to Maria Helena (Lahti) Niva and Abram Niva. He had siblings Mary (Niva) Rosenberger, Arnold Alexander Niva, and Jade Carl George Harold Niva. Walter Niva died at age 72 years old on December 24, 1971 at Saint Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Henrico County.

Walter Nicholas Niva

Spotsylvania, Spotsylvania County, Virginia 22553

June 25, 1899

December 24, 1971

Saint Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23226, United States

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Introduction

Walt was a lifelong friend and adopted family member of the Langridge family in Spotsylvania. He was in the Merchant marines and sailed the Great Lakes With James Langridge Sr for many years. He was like a brother to James and Frances and an uncle to the Langridge children. Walt moved in with the Langridge family near the end of his life here on earth. He loved to play cards and taught everyone to play Pinochle, Spades, Hearts, Rummy, 2 handed Solitaire, and Cribbage. Walter was an Army Veteran who enlisted in 1942 for the duration of the war plus 6 months. Walt's body was buried with full military honors in CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY, 305 US AVENUE CULPEPER, VA 22701
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1899

Birthday

June 25, 1899

Birthdate

Unknown

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Nationality & Locations

Walt was a native of Michigan and after retiring lived in Florida for a time before moving to Virginia.
Religious Beliefs

Catholic
Military Service

United States Army
Professional Career

Walt sailed in the Merchant Marine most of his life. Much of that time he was with the Merchant Marine Transit Company.
Personal Life & Family

Walt was a lifelong bachelor.
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1971

Death

December 24, 1971

Death date

Lung Cancer

Cause of death

Saint Mary's Hospital in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia 23226, United States
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Walter Nicholas Niva lived 2 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 72.

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01/23/2024

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Photo of Walt's marker in Culpepper National Cemetery

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James Langridge

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11/22/2019

Walt signed up and fought for our country. That makes him one of America's many heroes. I pray the God loving American citizens will continue the tradition. Walt was a very kind and generous man. Our country needs a lot more Walter N. Nivas.

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