Nicole Ann Heller

Sussex - Nicole Ann Heller, age 41, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2025 at the University Hospital in Newark. Born in Orange and raised by the late Edward W. Lombardi, Jr. and Deborah (Ketchum) Lombardi, Nicole lived in West Orange, where she lived until moving to Sussex ten years ago. She had most recently been employed as a general manager at Buffalo Wild Wings in Rockaway.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. Heller, Jr.; her sons, Nicholas Joseph, Ty Jayden, Anthony Michael, and Samuel James; her daughter, Scout; her brother, Johnny; and her sisters, Maria, Dawn, and Cindy. She was also an amazing Aunt "Kiki" and dear friend. Private cremation services have been entrusted to the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.PinkelFuneralHome.com