Nicoletta “Nicki” Basile, Westmont, IL— Community Comes Together to Support Funeral Expenses

Nicoletta “Nicki” Basile, Westmont, IL— The community is mourning the passing of Nicoletta “Nicki” Basile, who passed away on October 13th, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Nicki was deeply loved and cherished by her family and friends, known for her kindness and the warmth she brought to everyone around her.

Her daughters, Karen and Stephanie, affectionately known as "Nicki’s Girls," shared their profound sorrow as they announced her passing. They have created a fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses, noting that Nicki did not have life insurance and that the family has struggled financially due to the extensive care she required over the last year. The community has begun to rally around them, with generous donations already coming in through their GoFundMe page.

Karen Stephanie wrote, "Our mom was fighting a never-ending battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Today, October 13th, 2024, we are beyond broken to say she has passed away. With taking care of mom 24/7, we haven’t been able to work much, and unfortunately, mom didn’t have life insurance." The family is asking for support in any form, from donations to sharing their story.

Many in the community have expressed their condolences and memories of Nicki through social media posts. Karen Elizabeth shared her grief, writing, "This truly doesn’t seem real I miss my mommy soooooo much… everyone who knows my mom knows she would do anything for anyone." Brittany Renee wrote, "Karbear omg I just got the worst chill through my whole body reading this. I’m so sorry, I loved her so much Nicki was amazing."

Other community members, including Christina Basile Alvarez and Monique Thomas, expressed their sorrow and prayers for the family. Tim Griffin shared, "Karen, my thoughts are with you and yours. I am sorry you have to go through this loss." The outpouring of love and support continues to be evident, with donations coming in from generous friends like Adrian Hall, Mary Gentile, and Roseann Taylor, among others.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Basile family. May Nicoletta “Nicki” Basile’s memory be a source of comfort and strength during this incredibly difficult time.

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