Nicoletta Nina Pansini Martucci Bamford

Nicoletta “Nina” Pansini Martucci Bamford passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born in Molfetta, Italy (near Napoli) to Antoinetta Gadaleta Pansini and Pietro Pansini. Nicoletta graduated from high school in Napoli and attended 2 years of college in Rome. In 1952 she entered a beauty contest and was crowned “ Miss Smile of Napoli” from among more than 30 contestants. She arrived in America in 1953 and worked as a bookkeeper for 29 years at the Country Club of Indianapolis. She was a member of My Oasis Fitness for several years where she enjoyed aerobics classes. Nina was preceded in death by her parents; her 4 sisters; and her husbands, Armond R. Martucci and William H. Bamford. She is survived by her son, David Creely; grandson, Brandon Creely; great granddaughter, Penelope; and her loving canine friend, Gina Bella. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11 a.m. in St. Barnabas Catholic Church with visitation at the church beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Westridge Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at orileyfuneralhome.com.

Mass of Christian Burial:
Tuesday, September 6, 2016