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RIP. I'll miss our talks.
Lovelle Ruggiero
May 15, 2013 | New Rochelle, NY


New Rochelle, New York
1927 - 2013 (Age 85)
Shelton, Nicolina "Nikki" SylvesterNicolina "Nikki" Sylvester Shelton, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died on April 15, 2013. She was 85.Nikki was born on November 29, 1927 in New Rochelle to the late Angelo and Filomena (Loungo) Silvestro. She graduated from Albert Leonard High School and...
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Lovelle Ruggiero
May 15, 2013 | New Rochelle, NY
My sincere condolences to the family of Nikki Shelton, and also to her partner, Ross Grasso.
As a fellow travel writer, I met Nikki about 10 years ago, while we were both on assignment in the island of St. Kitts. I was fascinated by her keen sense of humor and love of adventure and travel. We spent many days laughing and talking about the world of journalism, and we continued to stay in touch all these years, even though she lived in New Rochelle and I live in Eastern Long Island.
We...
Debbie Tuma
April 29, 2013 | Sag Harbor, NY
Condolence, , Today Sunday April 21, I founded out bout Nikky. My heart dropped ., i feel so sad. As soon as i knew i went to Hudson to find out more. Too late for funeral ;/( when I go to H/P I see her, Last time we seen each other was like 3-4 wks ago. We didnt see each other since i had the surgery,in Nov.i remember they were in the car by the Pk lot.she was so happy to see me. She just got out the car almost felt .we always talked & , laughted, she was just beautiful.never stopped...
Diana Delgado
April 21, 2013 | Bronx, NY
I was shock of Nikki passing. I just saw her in early March when she visited Florida. I am sure she is in a better place with her sister Rose and her parents. Rest in Peace
Denise Brown
April 20, 2013 | Aventura, FL
We were so saddened to hear of the death of your sister, Nikki. She was a good friend and neighbor to our mother, Carmela Smith, who lived next door for many years and passed away a few weeks ago. Nikki was quite attentive and consoling to us. Our mother alway appreciated her friendship.
Suzi Wattendorf
April 17, 2013 | Tallahassee, FL
Condolences to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Her presence will be missed in the choir loft.
Jodie Sadovsky
April 17, 2013 | New Rochelle, NY
Condolences to the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Her presence will be missed in the choir loft.
Jodie Sadovsky
April 17, 2013 | New Rochelle, NY

As neighbor to Nikki for most of our childhood years, we have many memories of Nikki, her travel adventures and articles. We offer sympathy to her family, and prayer to accompany her on this journey as well.
Stacey Scarmack
April 17, 2013 | Lancaster, OH
To the family, you have my sincere condolences. May the love of family and friends sustain you at this time of pain and sadness. Job 5:20
April 17, 2013