Nicholina (Nicky) Bellissimo

4-Aug-1930 – 3-Nov-2024

Peacefully, at Lakeridge Heights Retirement Residence, Nicholina (Nicky) Bellissimo passed away in her 95th year on November 3, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Salvatore (Sam), son-in-laws Steven Holland and Ronald Mimms, her brother Arthur, and sister Ann.

Nicky was a cherished mother to her son Ralph (wife Laurel) and daughter Vicki. She was the loving grandmother of Carl, Luc (Faye), and Christopher, and great-grandmother to Colton and Sloan DiCarlo-Bellissimo, and Rowan James Holland-Houston. She will also be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Nicky was born in Toronto and grew up in Mimico. She worked as a dedicated legal secretary until the age of 60 and was actively involved in The Catholic Women’s League until her later years. Recognized twice as Volunteer of the Year in Whitby, she was known for her warmth and generosity, often hosting family gatherings, preparing her famous Sunday dinners with dozens of meatballs, and winning several family baking contests.

Visitation will be held at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of service in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Mount Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi:
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace...
Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal life.
St. Francis of Assisi