Obituary of Randall "Randy" Nisula

Randall “Randy” Charles Nisula, 62, July 22, 1957 - August 5, 2019; with shock and sadness we announce the very sudden and unexpected passing of Randy. 

He was born in Worcester, MA to the late A. Raymond and Aline (Laukkanen) Nisula.  Randy and his family were always proud of their Finnish heritage.  He had lived most of his life in the Tri Town area.  He graduated from George J.Penney High School, East Hartford, and worked for the Journal Inquirer for many years.  His happiest times were boating in New Hampshire, playing Deck Hockey with the Bulldogs or driving his big vintage Cadillacs.  He was an avid sports fan, especially all teams Boston.  Randy always enjoyed a good conversation and he had an eidetic memory for facts and statistics.  His brother Rick’s summation – “To me, Randy was the most articulate, avid sports statistician I have ever known.  I will miss our daily sports analysis more than words can say!”  He leaves behind his best friend and brother Richard and his wife Lisa of Manchester; his Aunt’s Betty Nelson of Manchester and Diane Houson of Arizona and his dog Tuukka.  In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his infant sister and brother Rhonda and Ronald.  A memorial celebrating Randy will be announced at a later date.  The John F. Tierney Funeral Home, Manchester has care of the arrangements.  Memorial contributions in his name can be made to the Jimmy Fund at www.jimmyfund.org.  For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.