Joyce A. Nicotera (nee DePalo) passed away on June 29, 2025, at the age of 84. Beloved wife of the late Stanley "Nick." Devoted mother of Jesse Nicotera, Tina Nicotera Bachmann (Patrick) and Cara Nicotera. Loving grandmother of Chris and Nico Bachmann.

Joyce was a professional ballet, tap and jazz dancer who performed in some of the most prestigious venues in New York City, Miami and Atlantic City. She used her passion for dance later in life when she taught ballet at a school for children with learning differences. She also helped her husband Nick run the family jewelry and video stores.

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org