Nicholas James Elmer

        August 2, 1992- May 2, 2021
  “ Where there is Love there is Life”
           We the family of Nicholas James
               honour his life and memory.
Nicholas James  was born in Trenton NJ. He was an A student, and an accomplished musician playing drums, violin and guitar. He composed beautiful music & lyrics sharing these with various venues. He accomplished several martial art degrees beginning at an early age.
He attended The Institute of  French Culinary Arts In Manhattan, NYC. He was recruited by Eataly in NYC right out of school under the guidance of Chef Mario Batali.
He moved to Florida & was the Executive Chef for Le Corte Bistro & Redfish Point before opening the successful & popular Sea-Craft Waterfront Tiki Restaurant in March 2020 with his father Master Chief Blaine K. Elmer. 
He continued his work with Youths at Risk, and created Nutriprep developing healthy meals to both clients & the homeless.  He was loved for his live cooking sessions , life lessons, humour, music videos & recordings . He was funny, dedicated & a superior craftsman & artist in everything he attempted. 
He leaves behind his daughter Charlotte Elaine Elmer, fiancé Alicia Gregoire, mother Kasi Cunningham, sister Valerie Neeld, brother Kyle Neeld, niece Olivia and nephew Tyler Neeld. He leaves behind his beloved brother Officer Steven Blaine Elmer and Erin. He leaves behind many loved aunts , uncles and cousins as well as friends , staffs, chefs and fans all over the world.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Youth at Risk Programs or the Scholarship fund in his honour at International  Culinary Education , NYC