Obituary of Nicolina T. Tessitore

Niskayuna - Nicolina "Nickie" T. Tessitore, 93 , died Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center. Nickie was born and educated Schenectady, the daughter of Victor and Pasqulina Tulio. At one time she was a waitress at the Edison Club and had been a sales clerk at the Little Folks Children's Clothing Store at Mohawk Mall. She loved to cook for family and friends. Nickie had been a longtime communicant of St. Paul the Apostle Church and a member of the Sacred Heart Society. She was predeceased by her husband Patsy A. Tessitore; he died in 2011 and their son, Michael Tessitore. Nickie is survived by two children, Patrick C. Tessitore of Niskayuna and Gail (Nick) Nicklas of Jensen Beach, FL; four grandchildren, Matthew, Olivia, Gabrielle and Elisha; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Brogan and Hunter, many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by siblings Alphonse, Vito, Louis, Frances, Tony and Gerry. Funeral service Friday morning, 10:15 from Daly Funeral Home, Inc., 242 McClellan St., Schenectady and 11:00 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours, Thursday evening 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment, Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2733 Albany St., Schenectady, NY 12304.