Nicole Ann Moran Fusco, 79, passed away at Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL on July 16, 2023.

Nicole was born on August 6,1943 in Schenectady, NY, the second of five children born to Thomas and Frances Moran. She attended St Columbia Highschool and met her future husband, Louis Fusco. She eloped with Private First Class Louis Fusco and married in Columbia, SC on March 20, 1962. They returned to New York, where Louis completed Army training and Nicole completed high school. Nicole remained in New York with her family while Louis did his Thirteen month assignment in Korea and two months of naval ship cruises. She remained an active member of her church wherever she lived throughout her life. They went together to their next assignment to the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland. During these years they were delighted to welcome their two children into the world, Kerry Ann Fusco and Thomas Patrick Fusco. When Louis transferred to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for three years, Nicole remained stateside for the first ten months, then travelled with their two children to the Philippines to join Louis. Louis and Nicole transferred to Schofield Barracks in Hawaii for the next three year assignment, where Nicole was a homemaker and active in her community church. They transferred to Arlington Hall in Arlington, VA where Nicole focused on children's care. They transferred for a second time to Hawaii for another three year assignment. During that time, Nicole began working at Tripler Army Medical Center Hospital. She learned the job and eventually took the nursing exam to become a licensed surgical nurse. Louis and Nicole transferred to Ft Gillem in Forest Park, GA and then to Forces Command at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, GA. While in Atlanta, Nicole worked for several years as a nurse at the Atlanta Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, GA. She spent time with her grandsons, Anthony and Josh while they were growing up. She remained involved with her local community including working as a substitute teacher in the Atlanta public school system. Shortly after moving to Kingsland, GA, Nicole became a Court Appointed Special Advocate looking out for the best interests of vulnerable children. Nicki attended Catholic services regularly at Kings Bay Chapel. She cherished the positive, giving community of people here, and greatly enjoyed teaching Sunday school and encouraging the youngsters.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Louis Fusco. Children, Kerry Ann Fusco Head and Thomas Patrick Fusco. Four Grandchildren, Anthony, Joshua, Brian and Jacqueline. Four Great Grandchildren, Branden, Deklan, Aubrey, and Wyatt. Sisters, Barbara Giaculli and Janice Calantone.

Nicole was preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and Walter.

She was a loving person who brought comfort and joy to all and was a true blessing in our lives and we are grateful for her spirit to remain with us forever more.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 19, 2023 at 12:00 at the Kings Bay Chapel at the Kings Bay Naval base.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.