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1915
Nestor
2005
Nestor Fernandez
Jun 9, 1915 — Sep 9, 2005
Nestor Fernandez, age 90, of Elyria Twp., died on Friday, September 09, 2005 at Harborside Health Care Center, Westlake, following a lengthy illness.
He was born June 9, 1915 in Lares, Puerto Rico, having lived in Elyria for the past 6 years.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, having received the American and Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medals, the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and 4 Overseas Service Bars.
While living in Puerto Rico, Nestor was employed as a security guard and a taxi driver.
Nestor enjoyed music, boxing and baseball.
He is survived by his son: Nestor Fernandez, Jr. of Elyria, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother: Juan Torres, of Lorain, sisters: Judith Fernandez, Sonia Fernandez and Emelia Fernandez, all of Lares, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Raphael and Emilia (nee Torres) Fernandez, brothers: Rafael, Ramon, Ajenol "Attla", Anacleto, and Fernando, sister: Delia Molina and Thelma Ramon.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 6-8 p.m in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. , Mr. Tony DeGracia, deacon of Sacred Heart Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
He was born June 9, 1915 in Lares, Puerto Rico, having lived in Elyria for the past 6 years.
He served in the United States Army during World War II, having received the American and Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medals, the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and 4 Overseas Service Bars.
While living in Puerto Rico, Nestor was employed as a security guard and a taxi driver.
Nestor enjoyed music, boxing and baseball.
He is survived by his son: Nestor Fernandez, Jr. of Elyria, 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, brother: Juan Torres, of Lorain, sisters: Judith Fernandez, Sonia Fernandez and Emelia Fernandez, all of Lares, Puerto Rico.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Raphael and Emilia (nee Torres) Fernandez, brothers: Rafael, Ramon, Ajenol "Attla", Anacleto, and Fernando, sister: Delia Molina and Thelma Ramon.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, September 11, 2005 from 6-8 p.m in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. , Mr. Tony DeGracia, deacon of Sacred Heart Chapel, will officiate. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
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