Neil “Nick” Frank Nikkinen Ocala, Florida Obituary

Neil “Nick” Frank Nikkinen

Neil “Nick” Frank Nikkinen, 58 of Ocala, a loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, went on to be with the Lord on November 27, 2020. Nick was born July 18, 1962 in Lake Forest, Illinois. He moved to Florida in 1985 where his nearly 30 years of real estate appraisal experience began. He was a Designated Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI). Nick loved the Lord, photography, traveling, cooking, and swimming with his grandkids. He leaves many to cherish his memories, his wife Rosalind; daughter’s Lindsey Nikkinen Scardino (Anthony), Roxanne Cox (Ian); son’s David Livingston, and Dustin Livingston; sister Leslie Nikkinen; brother Ronald Nikkinen (Nancy); four precious grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Nick was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Nancy. The impact of his kindness and guidance was also felt by his work as a Board Member for Interfaith Emergency Services, Chairman of the Camp Kiwanis Foundation Trustees, and as a member of Church of Hope First Impressions team. A private celebration of Nick’s life will be held Sunday, December, 6 at 1:00 pm at the Church of Hope. We are kindly asking those wishing to attend please do so virtually. Link: hopeinocala.com & available at facebook.com/hopeinocala In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in his memory to either the Interfaith Emergency Services PO Box 992, Ocala, FL 34478 or Ocala Camp Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 682, Ocala, FL 34478. Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, Ocala, FL 352-629-7171
July 18, 1962 - November 27, 202007/18/196211/27/2020
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Karen Peck
December 10, 2020
I am deeply sorry for your great loss. Nick and i worked at the Hernando County Property Appraiser's office. He was a mentor to my daughter in seeking out a Law enforcement career. He got her to see the person who was knowledgeable in the field. He went the step above to... Continue Reading
US Flag was posted for Neil “Nick” Frank Nikkinen.
US Flag was posted for Neil “Nick” Frank Nikkinen.
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Denise Ritch
December 6, 2020
Nick loved his family, being a Dad and Grandfather.
So many posts of Nick with the biggest smile as
grandkids are jumping from his shoulders into the
pool and enjoying big hugs. Nick was also full of smiles
when with Rosalind, his living wife♥️

I pray you find comfo...
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Shelia Arnett
December 4, 2020
I met Nick on the campaign trail. He always had a smile! My heartfelt condolences to the family.