Nigel Elton Eger, 29, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2019. Born on February 17th, 1990, Nigel grew up in West Springfield, MA and spent most of his childhood with friends on basketball courts and soccer fields throughout Western Massachusetts. Nigel was charismatic; he had an infectious smile and an endearing spirit that would warm up a room. His passions were professional sports (with his favorite being basketball), weightlifting, and music (shout out to Lil’ Wayne). Nigel attended West Springfield Public Schools and went on to fulfill his destiny as a motivation for others in his role as a Personal Trainer. Nigel’s personal training certifications enabled him to make such a positive, and enormous impact on so many lives. Throughout his career in the fitness industry, he was a coach at Orange Theory Fitness, an instructor at Studio E Fitness, and a freelance personal trainer who led individuals, teams and groups towards their personal goals. Nigel has left a permanent mark on all who knew him and will live on in the hearts of many. He was preceded in death by his mother Jean Eger; grandparents Barbara “Mimi” Eger and Raymond “Bampa” Eger; and uncle Jeffrey Eger all of West Springfield. He leaves behind his significant other, Anika Torres; aunt Rosemary Eger; cousins James, Jessica, and Alison Eger, all lovingly known as “brother” and “sisters”; goddaughter, Emma Langevin; nieces, Addyson Eger and Olivia Swett; nephew, Carlos Pagan; his lovable Rottweiler, Xena; and Chosen Family; Regina Burns; Kevin Pisano; Brendan Murphy; Timothy Liquori; Justin Frometa; and the entire Torres Family. Nigel’s Celebration of Life is open to all who knew him and will be held at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 4-7pm. A formal Memorial Service will begin at 5:30pm, the family hopes to see you all there. Flowers for the service can be sent to 27 Hanover Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. Donations can be made to the Nigel E. Eger Memorial Fund c/o Westfield Bank, 141 Elm St. Westfield, MA 01085. “What the heart has once known, it shall never forget.”