Nellie Thompson

June 5, 1921 - December 9, 2020

Nellie Thompson, age 99 of Johnstown, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 5, 1921 in Albany, a daughter of the late Alfio Coco and Rosaria DeMarco Coco. Nellie was employed for many years at Bormans Knitting Mills of Johnstown. She also worked for Jules T. Garfalls and was last employed at Taylor Made until her retirement. Mrs. Thompson was of the Catholic faith, a communicant of the former Immaculate Conception Church in Johnstown. She assisted in the many annual Italian Festivals for the Church. Nellie is survived by her two sons Anthony DeMarco and Alfio DeMarco, one daughter Mary Romano; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her husband William C. Thompson whom she married on July 7, 1957 and whom passed on June 23, 2001; three brothers and three sisters. Private services for Nellie will be held at the convenience of the family. Contributions in Nellie’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home, Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, New York 12095. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com