Nicholas J. Pflaum

Nicholas James Pflaum, 36, of Sunrise, Florida died Saturday, January 16, 2016 in a work related accident. Nick was born in 1979 to parents Pamela Williams and John Pflaum in Wyandotte, Michigan. Nick graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1997 and went on to obtain an Associates Degree in Electronics at ITT Technical Institute. Soon after, Nick was hired by Nachi Robotic Systems Incorporated, where he worked as a Robotics Technician. Nick moved to Florida in 2003, where he began working for Florida Power and Light as a meter reader, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Line Specialist and in 2008 that dream became a reality. The move to Florida also introduced him to his future wife, Trisha Coats of Ft Lauderdale, Florida in 2006. The two married in 2012 and established a home in Sunrise, Florida to include their beloved Bull Mastiff, Hunter. Nick was committed to his career and his co-workers described him as an exceptional employee and a tremendous asset to the company. Nick loved entertaining friends and family at their home to include frequent outdoor barbecues and pool parties. He also enjoyed traveling and exploring the places he and Trisha visited. He and Trisha recently completed a European river cruise and had planned a trip to London, England to include a stop in Paris, France for Trisha’s upcoming birthday. Nick was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jack and Kathleen Long, paternal grandparents John and Rose Pflaum, and uncles Jack Long Jr. and James Long. Nick is survived by his wife Trisha Pflaum (Coats), mother and step-father Pamela and Glenn Williams of Mt Pleasant, MI, father, John Pflaum of Novi, MI, a brother, Andrew (Julie) Pflaum of Lake Isabella, MI, mother-in-law Barbara Coats, father-in-law Jesse Coats, and step-mother-in-law Martha Coats, all of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Those that knew Nick described him as kind, caring, generous, hardworking, and hospitable.   He was protective of those around him and adored by his nieces, nephews and extended family. All those wishing to share in remembering Nick are invited to attend a memorial service at T.M Ralph Funeral Home in Sunrise FL on Friday, January 22, 2016.   A 2:00 p.m. visitation period will be followed by the 3:00 p.m. memorial service.