Nikolai V. Protasoff Obituary
In loving memory of Nikolai V. Protasoff in Escanaba, Michigan, who departed this world on November 16, 2025 at the age of 53. Nikolai leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Nikolai farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Nikolai is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Viaches Viacheslav and Judith Anne Protasoff (LaFave); and his sister Gwyn Sullivan. He is survived by: his siblings, Claire Sullivan, Viktor Protasoff and Brett LaFave; his close friend Sue Bonno; and his niece Aryia LaFave.
A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Nik's House (320 N 15th St, Escanaba, MI 49829).
The family respectfully requests that memorials may be directed to assist with funeral expenses by visiting http://www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net and using the Tribute Fund Tab.
