Nicholas John Masters Sr., 71, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Southside Regional Medical Center. Born in Hoboken, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Michael and Anna Snyder Masters, and was preceded in death by a son, Nicholas John Masters Jr. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, and was a retired Maintenance Engineer for McGuire VA Medical Center. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Arlene Masters; a daughter, Cari-Ann Masters; a daughter-in-law, Brenda Masters; one brother, three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved Yorkie "Cody." Funeral Service will be private. Arrangements by the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. Condolences may be registered at www.ealvinsmall.com.