She was born on October 12, 1931 in the Bronx New York, however, if you asked her where she was born, she would proudly say Manhattan.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Olivieri and six siblings.
She is survived by her two son's Philip Olivieri & wife Deborah, Fred Olivieri & wife Rechelle, daughter's Debra and husband Mark, Emily and husband Jerry, and grandchildren Christopher, Lisa, Chase, Ridge, Beth, Nicole, Alyssa, Danielle, Jamie, Lara and Mark.
She is also survived by her dear sister Carmen.
The graveside ceremony will take place on Friday, April 21, 2017 at 11:00 AM Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Orange, California.
There will be a celebration of Nellie's life at the home of her daughter, Emily Wakefield, after the ceremony.
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Anaheim, Anaheim, CA.