HUDSON FALLS – Mia June Nassivera, 14, of Hudson Falls, passed away on February 26, 2021, at Albany Medical Center after a courageous battle with metastatic osteosarcoma.
She was born on March 19, 2006, at Glens Falls Hospital and was the daughter of Jeremy and Allison (Whalen) Nassivera of Hudson Falls.
Her love for her sister Gracie was unconditional. She looked up to her serious nature, her drive and focus. Mia brought out the fun, loving side of Gracie. They complimented each other completely.
Mia was a 9th grade student at Hudson Falls High School. She was a member of the Aerials Gymnastics family as a talented and devoted level 6 gymnast. Mia spent many hours and nights at the gym not only perfecting her routines and skills but also mentoring other younger gymnast who all looked up to her.
Mia had a love for the ocean and sandy beaches at all-inclusive resorts. She could be found flipping into the pool with her cousin Lucas, building sandcastles, snorkeling in the ocean or at the swim up bar with her sister Gracie ordering their favorite drink. Mia was family oriented enjoying swimming at grandma’s and grandpa’s pool, Sunday dinners at Nana and Poppa’s, spending time at Aunt Britts helping with the twins, learning how to wake surf with her cousin Zach, jet skiing, building things with her dad and snuggling with her mom. She also cherished her time with her best friends.
Mia was a traditionalist. Girls weekend in New Hampshire, Christmas Cookie baking day, Easter egg hunts. She enjoyed returning bottles with her poppa and keeping all the money, Grandma’s mac & cheese, family camping throughout the summer and weekends in Colonie. Her biggest passion was candy and her personal nail salon she set up in the basement. At every treatment the first thing every nurse and doctor would comment on was her amazing nails. Even in the PICU she would be sitting up doing her nails while falling asleep. She was a rock-hound and enjoyed digging for diamonds, collecting seashells, sand and rocks on her adventures.
Mia will be remembered most by her ability to light up a room with her smile, infectious laugh and Mia-isms. She had the ability to change a bad day into a good day with just that smile. As one of her coaches stated ” Mia has and will continue to be an inspiration for her kindness, sweetness, strength and courage”.
Besides her parents Mia is survived by her big sister, Gracie; her maternal grandparents, Alan & Susan Whalen; her paternal grandparents, Kevin and Joan Nassivera; her aunts and uncles, Tony Whalen, Jeremy and Jennifer Whalen, Brittany Nassivera & Charlie Ball; her cousins, Zachary Whalen, Lucas Nassivera, Jacob and Remi Ball; her great grandparents, Beverly Ellithorpe and Walter & Dot Case. Her best friends; Liz Donnelly, Bee (Annabelle) Lindsay, Gracelynn Remon, Nattie Bug Glinski; her pets, Chewy, Wilma and Kiwi; along with numerous extended aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Mia and her parents were fortunate through this horrific journey to have compassionate doctors and caregivers at Albany Medical Center who went above and beyond. All the staff at the Melodies Center, PICU and D7. A special thank you to Marissa, Kacey, Ashley, Casey, Stef, Katielynn, Colleen, Kaitlyn, Dr. Banagan and Dr. Pearce
Due to Mia’s wishes, there will be no calling hours and services will be private. A memorial service will be livestreamed, Friday, at 3 p.m., via Gospel Lighthouse and Make Mia Smile facebook pages.
During these unprecedented times, Mia was the light in the darkness. Mia’s family wishes to send their heartfelt and sincere thank you to the family, friends and the community for their generous and all-encompassing support, well wishes, and continuous prayers.
Memorial donations in memory of Mia may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeast New York, 3 Washington Square, Albany, NY 12205 and Melodies Center at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
May you be comforted by the memories of her light.
Mia- you brought a whole community together in love. You became our beacon of hope. Your light will forever shine in our hearts! Rest in eternal peace. You bring glory to God!❤️
Mia, your presence definitely will be missed sweet angel. You were a inspiration to our community and brought us all together, this just shows how beautiful you were as a young lady. May you forever Rest In Peace. 🙏❤️😢
To your family, Mia
I am a 77 year old retired English teacher who taught at Hudson Falls from 1974 to 2003. Having spent my whole life in this community, the surname Nassivera is as common as a Hogan. So when I saw such a vibrant beautiful teenager on the obituary page this morning I was saddened. However, whoever wrote Mia’s life story allowed me and for that matter other readers a glimpse into a life we’ll lived despite its abbreviated length. Having lost a child myself, although he was 42 not 14, I remember the depth of sorrow your experiencing right now. But rest assured, that the vibrancy of her life and your memories of Mia will sustain you forever until you meet again.
So sorry to hear this my heart goes out to you and your family
Mia, you will be greatly missed , as young as you were , you left a huge impression on everyone you came across . Your beautiful smile is the first thing to come to mind . Your ability to brighten someone’s day goes unmatched . Fly high with the angels sweet girl , til we meet again !
Sorry for your loss
My heart goes out to Mia’s family, no words can Express how this can happen to such a young child. My condolences go out to the family.
You will forever be a shining star. Truly a one of a kind. R.I.P Beautiful Angel
I am so very sorry for the loss of Mia. She was a beautiful young lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏🏻❤️
Nassivera Family- my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hang onto all of your beautiful memories with Mia to help get you through these difficult times! I am sure Mia is shining down on you all♥️
I Say That too!
I’m so sorry for the family loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family
I wanted to pass along my deepest sympathies to the family..my heart hurts for you all. I didn’t know Mia personally but I knew her Grandma Joan. May she forever be the light in the darkness for you all. I am deeply sorry…
Mia was an amazing gymnast, teammate, friend and inspiration to all that knew her. He laugh and smile we’re contagious. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest In Peace sweet girl.
Mia your strength was felt by all. Prayers to the family, friends and the entire community. You will not be forgotten. I know your doing flips again.
Nassivera family,
My heart breaks for you all right now. Mia was truly a light in this world. Gabby and I both were deeply saddened to hear this news. Please know our thoughts and prayers have always been with you all. Mia will be missed by all whose life she touched. Another child gone too soon. Sending warm gentle hugs and prayers for comfort for you all in your time of need.
Much love to you all
Sam and Gabby
You will be so dearly missed. You were a huge ray of sunshine in the world and are loved by so many. You put up one heck of a fight and you will forever be in our hearts! My thoughts and prayers to the Nassivera’s during this time🤍
Our family is praying and sending thoughts i never have met any of you i grew up knowing Dot and Walter I use to go visit them as a kid I lived on the corner of boulevard and broad st and i knew brit through Hudson falls school we send our thoughts and prayers from our family
Allison, Jeremy, and Gracie, I am so saddened by the loss of your precious Mia. I cannot imagine the pain you are in. Please know I will continue to pray for you all.
We are so sorry for your loss… but also love the light she brought you..Lots of prayers to your family. God bless
Mia- you were such a wonderful person. I only met you once but we had so much fun together. I love and miss u sm.
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mia your smile would light up the world. Your at peace now sweet girl dance away with the angels. ❤️❤️❤️
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sadness.
Bob and Kitty Austin
RIP brave girl Mia❤️🙏👼🍀
Al,Sue,Tony, and Whalen and Nassivera families and friends–Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
My condolences to you I will remember meeting Mia when I worked at school such a sweet girl nice to everyone I’m so sorry
I didn’t know you Mia but I heard of your journey from those who loved you in life. You are an inspiration to so many, and your presence will always be in the hearts of those you affected. May you be pain-free, and filled with the love of God. Shine bright on us down here so we know you’re okay. ❤️
Rest in Peace Mia, You will be dearly missed.
That poor baby. We prayed so hard for her. It was shocking to hear this news. My condolences to the family, and friends. God has a new angel.
I never knew you personally sweet angel, but thought of you often. Your bravery was what helped your family and friends to accept what has happened. Rest in peace sweetheart. If you meet a little girl named “Pammie” on your journey (2 years old) please be friends with her. She is also a cancer angel.
There are no words for such an imaginable loss. Your in our thoughts, prayers and heart.
What an amazing tribute to a wonderful person.
With deepest sympathy to Mia’s family
Al, Sue, and Family,
We are truly saddened by the loss of your beautiful and very talented granddaughter. We send our sincere condolences to all at this difficult time.
i didn’t know mia very well but reading this tells me she was a very amazing person, may she rest in peace .
mia you were so amazing and we didn’t talk much but you always had a smile, you were so beautiful and will forever be missed. prays to the Nassivera Family.❤️
Sweet Mia.. we had you at Christ Church Preschool.. and your laugh and smile will forever be in our hearts. I saw you in PE class when you were in 5th grade, when I worked a year in Hudson Falls Intermediate, and I remember marveling at how sweet you had remained, and how athletic and strong you were. Most of all you were so so kind to the students w disabilities that pushed into that class. Clearly you were adored by your family, friends and community. The world was a better place with you in it. You will be remembered and missed by many.
Love, “Miss Karen”. Willows
My love to you Nassivera family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So very sorry for your loss.
I extend my deepest and most heart -felt condolences to the Nassivera and Whalen families. I did not know Mia personally but my heart hurts for all of you as if I did. Her personality seemed to radiate through her beautiful smile – you could see and feel it even in her pictures. I pray that her kindness, sweetness, strength and courage stay rooted in your hearts to always bring you love and comfort especially when you need it the most. 💕
Please know that Leonard and I are thinking of you and your family. Mia’s smile, joy and happiness were contagious. Her friendship with Elizabeth will always be treasured. Love and the peace of Jesus be with you always.
she always brightened up the gym with a beautiful smile on her face. i remember when she hurt her wrist and she still pushed through and ended up doing gymnastics one handed. she was so determined. i will miss her so much. words can’t explain how happy she made others.
Allison, Jeremy and Gracie my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hang on to all your beautiful memories with Mia. They will help get you through these difficult times! She will always be with you. Still let your family, friend, and community help you get through this. We are all here for you.
What a beautiful girl the heaven called home, R.I.P Mia
My heart aches for the family . So sorry for your loss of your beautiful Mia. May she Rest In Peace!
Our condolences to the Nassivera and Whalen families. Mia touched a lot of lives in her short time here. So sorry for your families loss.
I lost a son on dec 24 2008
I no it must be so hard. As a mother how lost a son you pain must be so 💔 ing I am praying 🙏 for you and your family so sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss. I remember Mia and my granddaughter Marissa Jarvis played sports with her. She even reminded me of my granddaughter Brooke. My heart, prayers and love go out to each and every one of you for all you have been through. I do know God and His Angels are welcoming Mia. Blessing to the family for the strength and perseverance you all have endured during this difficult time.
Mia will forever be missed. We had some great memories in elementary school and grew close together. We played softball and always laughed at silly things from our toes up. I’m sorry for your loss Nassivera family. She always put a smile on everyone’s face no matter what. Just remember she will always be with you. I love you and miss you Mia
MARGARETAPEGSMITH- tO THE nASSIVERA fAMILY MY CONDOLENCES TO YOU aLL, oN THE PASSING OF mIA sO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MIA WAS A BEAUTIFUL YOUNG GIRL-sHE WAS IN MY PRAYERS THRU HER JOURNEY & WILL FOREVER BE-mAY SHE rEST IN pEACE!!!!!!lOVE TO YOU ALL mARY rOZELL’S SISTER pEG( mARGARET)xo
We too lack the words, there are no words. You are all in our prayers and thoughts and we believe Mia is with you always in your hearts and memories and watching over you all forever and ever.
Mia’s Family, Relatives. & Friends, Sorry about your loss, with my deepest sympathy for all, my prayers for Mia and family, God Bless