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Paul T. Nicoletti, 80, of Lewiston, NY, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Niagara Hospice House. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Ralph and Ruth (LaValley) Nicoletti.
Paul was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School in 1959. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1963. Upon returning home, he attended Niagara County Community College and obtained his Associate’s degree in business.
On April 23, 1966, he married his beloved wife, Marilyn A. (Ricotta) at St. Joseph Church in Niagara Falls.
Paul served as Vice-President and Branch Manager for Key Bank locations throughout Niagara Falls for many years prior to his retirement after 43 years of dedication. He was a longtime member of United Way and Empower, and also coached Cataract Little Loop football for over 28 years.
Paul was a Devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Peter’s Church. He was a former parishioner of Our Lady of Lebanon in Niagara Falls, where he served as an altar boy.
Paul was an avid football fan, especially of the Buffalo Bills. In his younger years he played fastpitch softball for Bruno’s, LaHacienda and Marine Midland Bank, and also loved to horseback ride. Above all, Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and best friend Robert Mack.
In addition to his wife of 53 years, Mr. Nicoletti is survived by his children, Anthony (Assunta) Nicoletti, Mark (Karen) Nicoletti, Michael (Terri) Nicoletti, Julie Ann Nicoletti; his grandchildren, Mark A. Nicoletti, Giuliana Nicoletti, Lillian Kilmer, Avery Nicoletti, Aaron Nicoletti, Rosalina Nicoletti, Daniel Nicoletti and Austin Charsley; one brother Vincent (Kathy) Nicoletti; his brother in law, Samuel (Patricia) Ricotta and Nardene (Richard) Bradt; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings, Frank (Charlvene) Nicoletti and Carol (Eugene) Burson.
Visitation will be on Thursday, November 21st from 3 – 8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 10:00 A.M., followed by Paul’s Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at St. Peter’s Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice House. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences. 

Paul married RICOTTA, Marilyn A on 23 Apr 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ralph + LAVALLEY, Ruth. Ruth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard + ARNONE, Lillian M. Lillian (daughter of ARNONE, Salvatore and VALENTI, Catherine) was born about 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 16 Jan 2017 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lillian M. (Arnone) Ricotta, 98, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Monday, January 16,2017 at N.F. Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Catherine (Valenti) Arnone.

Lillian was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls until moving to Lewiston in 2007. On January 26, 1935, she married Leonard J. Ricotta at St. Joseph Church. Mr. Ricotta predeceased her on February 8,1999. During World War II she worked at Bell Aircraft and later at the former St. Mary’s Hospital in Niagara Falls until retiring in 1980. Lillian was a devout Catholic and lifetime member of St. Joseph Church. She was also faithful member of the Madonna Del Perpetuo Soccorso Society, the Ladies Cristoforo Colombo Society and the I.S.D.A. Cataract Lodge #240. In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking and tending to her garden. She also loved animals and playing bingo.

Above all, Lillian’s life was dedicated to her family. She cherished the times spent together during family gatherings which she loved cooking for. Lillian was truly the center of her family’s heart and she will be greatly missed, but forever loved.

Lillian is survived by three children Samuel (Patricia) Ricotta, Marilyn (Paul) Nicoletti, Nardene (Richard) Bradt and was predeceased by one daughter Mary Louise Ricotta. She is also survived by seven grandchildren Andrea (Tim) Carroll, Anthony (Assunta) Nicoletti, Lennie Ann (Marcan) Giannini, Samuel D. Ricotta, Mark (Karen) Nicoletti, Michael Nicoletti and Julie Ann Nicoletti; ten great grandchildren Jordyn Carroll, Mia Giannini, Mark A. Nicoletti, Giuliana Nicoletti, Bailey Giannini, Lillian Kilmer, Avery Nicoletti, Aaron Nicoletti, Rosalina Nicoletti and Daniel Nicoletti; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by one sister Beatrice (late Vincent James) Mangione; two brothers Samuel (late Frances) Arnone and Peter (late Rose) Arnone

Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 – 8 P.M. at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERALCHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Thursday, January, 19th at 9:15 A.M. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in Holy Family Parish at St. Joseph Church, 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Holy Family Parish 1413 Pine Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14301 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Salvatore + VALENTI, Catherine. Catherine and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]