Nickolas James "Nanda Kumar" Epsilantis

Nickolas James "Nanda Kumar" Epsilantis of Hanover, MD passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Glen Burnie, MD, at the age of 56. Nick was born on January 1, 1957 in Baltimore, MD to the late James Nickolas Epsilantis and Angela (Dalambekis) Epsilantis.

Nick had a great sense of humor and had a way of making everyone around him smile. He loved the outdoors whether bicycling, kayaking or just taking a walk. Nick was also a proud cofounder and a driving influence of BHAGAVAT DHARMA SAMAJ, Institute for Pure Devotional Service.

Nick is survived by his sister, Anna Epsilantis of Millersville, MD; brother, James Epsilantis and his wife, Jill of Pompano Beach, FL and nephew, Phillip Tansill of Catonsville, MD.

Family and friends will celebrate Nick's life in Hindu tradition at the Donaldson Funeral Home & Crematory, P.A., 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, MD 21113 on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., with a cremation ritual to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bhagavat Dharma Samaj, 7418 Race Road, Hanover, MD 21076 or at www.krsna.org .

Online condolences may be made at www.donaldsonfuneralhome.com