Nichole L. Palinkas, 45, of Providence, RI passed away Sunday June 21, 2026.  Born in Framingham, MA, she was the cherished daughter of Stephen Palinkas and Karen (Guy) Palinkas.

Nichole has a smile that would light up a room and the most infectious laugh. She loved nothing more than to giggle. She was an angel on Earth and impacted the lives of countless people.

Nichole is survived by her mother, Karen Palinkas of Sebastian, FL, father, Stephen Palinkas and his wife Camellia of Uxbridge, MA, sister Jennifer and her husband William Merchant of Florida and RI, nephews, Jacob, Tyler, Gunner and Sloane Merchant, all of RI, great – nephew, Brantley Merchant, and many dear aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was predeceased by her brother Ed Palinkas, maternal grandparents, Mary Lou and Edward Guy, paternal grandparents, John Palinkas and Mary Palinkas Grenga, uncles Stephen Guy and John Palinkas.

A funeral service will be celebrated Saturday July 11, 2026 at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at Tavares Pediatric Center for their love and compassionate care of Nichole. In lieu of flowers, donations in Nichole's name may be made to Tavares Pediatric Center 101 Plain St Providence, RI, 02903