Mr. Wayne J. "Tiny" Nellis

April 17, 1953 - July 31, 2016

Wayne J. “Tiny” Nellis, 63, of Fonda, passed away unexpectedly on July 31, 2016 at his home. Tiny was loved and cherished by not only his family but his wide range of friends. He brought joy and humor wherever he went and will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Tiny was a lifelong area resident and was born on April 17th to Melvin C. Nellis and Helen E. McGivern in Gloversville, N.Y. He was a 1971 graduate of Johnstown High School and a devoted employee of Liberty Enterprises, taking care of the building and grounds at their various locations. Tiny loved his family above all. His favorite times were spent with family and friends at the Great Sacandaga Lake on his boat or snowmobiling. Tiny also enjoyed hunting with his dear friends at the Hadley Hunting Club in Hadley N.Y. Tiny leaves behind his beloved children, Luke Nellis, his wife Natalie, Brooke Nellis and her fiancé Jake; his loving brother; Richard “Dick” Nellis, his wife Kathy, his beloved niece; Katie Nellis, her fiancé Ryan, loving sisters; Audrey Dimaria, her husband, Jerry, Arlene Rockwell, Georgianna Squier and Charlotte Shanahan. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins and a wide variety of friends. He was predeceased by not only his parents, but also his brother Melvin Nellis. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday August 3rd, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, LLC, 15 N. William St., Johnstown N.Y. A private interment will take place at the family’s convenience. In lieu of flowers, donations' can be made in Tiny’s memory to “Cause For Paws”. Guests may bring a check in Tiny’s memory, in care of Ehle and Barnett FFH, LLC. Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com