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Amelia T. Nicolia, 91, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Victoria (Matar) Sarkees.
Amelia attended local schools and graduated from Niagara Falls High School. On July 26, 1958, she married her loving husband, Blase A. Nicolia. Mr. Nicolia passed away on December 28, 2022, after 64 cherished years together.
Amelia had a dignified, vibrant personality and was the strength of her beloved family. She enjoyed completing crossword puzzles and was an avid fan of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.
Amelia is survived by two children, Blase A. (Amy) Nicolia, Jr. and Michael (Vanessa) Nicolia and was predeceased by her son, John (Judith) Nicolia. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Dr. Andrea (Matt) Bove, Gregory Nicolia and Anna Nicolia and was happily awaiting a great grandchild due in March. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Amelia was also predeceased by her sister, Martha (late Raymond) Geiser.
There will be no prior visitation. Amelia’s Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, March 2 at 2:00 P.M. in St. Stephen’s Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island, NY. Interment will be held privately in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Amelia married NICOLIA, Blase A on 26 Jul 1958. Blase (son of NICOLIA, Antonio and SPITTILERI, Gaetana) was born about 1943 in Middleport, Niagara County, NY; died on 28 Dec 2022 in Grand Island, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COBLE, Amy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John P. Nicolia, 58, of Grand Island, NY, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with degenerative nerve disease. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he is the loving son of Blase and Amelia (Sarkees) Nicolia. John attended local schools and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Fredonia State College. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL, and later earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Niagara University. John was a well-respected Attorney in the Buffalo area for many years. He took great pride in his work and will forever be remembered for his brilliant and creative ways. He enjoyed substitute teaching and watching sports. John’s easy going, charismatic personality will also never be forgotten. In addition to his parents, John is survived by his wife of 28 years, Judith (Allen) Nicolia; his beloved daughter, Anna Victoria Nicolia; two siblings, Blase (Amy) Nicolia and Michael Nicolia; his niece, Andrea and nephew, Greg; as well as many cousins, dear friends and colleagues. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 4th from 10 – 11 A.M. at Niagara University Alumni Chapel, 5795 Lewiston Road, Lewiston, NY, where John’s Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 A.M. Entombment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial offerings in John’s name may be made to DENT Neurological Institute, 3980 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Family/Spouse: ALEN, Judith. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Vanessa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]