Nicolas Crespo's Obituary
Nicolas Crespo, a devoted husband, loving father, and skilled machinist, peacefully passed away on January 4, 2024, at the age of 97.
Born on February 3, 1926, Yabucoa Puerto Rico, to the late Cruz Crespo and Manuela Munoz. Nicolas lived a life filled with love, perseverance, and dedication to his family.
Nicolas was a proud Hispanic man who embraced his Puerto Rican roots. He embarked on a successful career as a machinist in the food and beverage industry, where his skills were highly regarded.
Devoted to his family, Nicolas found immense joy in being a loving husband, father, and grandfather. His warm presence, kind heart, and wise guidance were cherished by all who knew him. Nicolas is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Medina Crespo, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and memories.
As well as his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Arthur Crespo, and Jorge Luis Crespo; his granddaughter, Jessica Christine Crespo; and his siblings, Cruz, Antonio, Josefina, and Maximino.
Nicolas' legacy of love lives on through his children, Norma Crespo-Sepulveda, Nicolas Crespo Jr (Lillian), Celia Crespo-Lane (Phillip), William Crespo (Aleida), Elena Crespo Turrubiartes (Jose), Ruben Crespo (Leopoldina), Maribel Crespo Martinez (Edwin), and Carmen Crespo Rivera (Senen Jr); seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; siblings, Elena, Ana, Angel, Adolfo and Justo; sisters-in-law, Aida Rosa, Mercedes, Rose and Felicita; and a multitude of nieces and nephews. He was a source of inspiration and strength for his family, teaching them the importance of hard work, perseverance, and unwavering love.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Catholic Church, Taylors, SC, where Nicolas' life will be commemorated.
In retirement, Nicolas lived in Palm Beach County of Florida and will be laid to rest there. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Palm Beach Memorial Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, January, 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Delray Beach, FL, followed by entombment in the Mausoleum at Palm Beach Memorial Park Cemetery.
Nicolas will forever be remembered as a remarkable man who touched the lives of many. His unwavering love, strong values, and dedication to family will continue to inspire and guide those who had the privilege of knowing him.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to a Catholic Church for Masses to be said for Nicolas.
Though his physical presence is no longer with us, the memory of Nicolas Crespo will forever shine brightly in the hearts of his loved ones. May his soul find eternal peace in the arms of the Divine.
"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near; still loved, still missed, and very dear."
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