Nicolette R. (Mocciaro) “Nikki” Ozzimo, 94, of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away on March 17, 2025 in hospice care. She was born on May 25, 1930 in Batavia to the late James and Louisa (Scamacca) Mocciaro.
In addition to her parents, Nikki was predeceased by Victor Ozzimo; six brothers Rosario “Harry” and Sandino both killed in WWII, Louis, Anthony, Ralph and Salvatore Mocciaro; sisters Patrina Dixon, Mary Robutka, Margaret Bevin, Rose Marino and Josephine Colombo.
She is survived by her sisters; Carol Maleszewski and Anita Dziekan, along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Nikki owned and operated her own beauty salon in Batavia before moving to Las Vegas in 1956. She was the manager of the J.C. Penny’s Beauty Salon before opening her own salon in Vegas. She was a member of Guardian Angel Cathedral and was a strong Catholic, a Eucharistic Minister and involved in several church functions. The church she belonged to could always count on Nikki when it came to things for the church. She traveled Europe and made frequent trips home for visits and special occasions. She loved her family and was not only a sister to her younger siblings, but also acted as their mother with love, concern, support and advise. Being a strong, independent woman who was kind and generous lead her to a long, well lived life.
Friends & family are invited to call on Thursday April 3rd from 3:00-5:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home, Inc., 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. A 10:30AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday April 4th at Resurrection Parish 303 E. Main St. in Batavia. She will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance 127 North St. in Batavia or St. Joseph’s Catholic School 2 Summit St. in Batavia. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home, 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.
