Manuel Viera-Carrasquillo was born on December 25, 1933 to Pedro Viera and Epifania Carrasquillo in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. He passed away peacefully on June 28, 2016 at Palm Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years Aida Diaz who passed away in 2002. Additionally Manuel is survived by his son Manuel Viera, Jr., daughters Aida Viera-Diaz, Melba Viera-Diaz; grandchildren Manuel A. Viera, Enid, Yanira, and Janay Figueroa; great-grandchildren Maricelyz and Leilani Viera and Kyanira Melendez as well as many family members and friends.
PFC Manuel Viera-Carrasquillo served in the Army during the Cold War in Germany as a medic who served in the field as well as driving the ambulance. He actually at one point served in the same outfit as Elvis Presley.
A church service will be held at the Oasis Church in Winter Haven, Florida on July 1, 2016 at 10:00 am with a visitation beginning at 9:00 am. Manuel’s friend and pastor Carlos and Lourdes Martinez will be officiating over the services. A graveside service will be held at Sarasota National Cemetery on July 1, 2016 at 2:30 pm with the United States Army providing military honors.
The family would like to thank the entire staff at Palm Gardens Rehab for the compassionate care that they gave to Manuel and his family.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
I love you abuelo.
Te amo abuelo. Descansa en paz
We love you!!! Stephanie,Maricelyz and Leilani…
Descansa en paz RIP Nolín 👼🏼
Camina papi camina hacia la ciudad celestial💖😪 walk daddy walk to heaven.
Goza de las calles de oro y el mar de cristal junto a nuestro Padre Celestial. Descanse en paz Tío Nolin
Since early yesterday morning you are walking on heaven miss you forever dad but rejoiced that you have your crown and eternal life…. See you in heaven!!!
Te amo abuelo, I will miss you. Descansa en paz
Nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia Viera. Nolyn ya estás gozando del Reino Celestial.
I Love you Tío Nolin 💜
Praying for you and family.wish I could be there. Sending my love
Descansa en paz mi amado Tio Nolyn
We are so sorry for your loss. I can remember him coming to church with you sometimes. May God accept his soul and forever be in his loving arms. So sorry we won’t be there to celebrate a wonderful man. God bless you guys!
Rest in peace Tio Nolyn.
Gracias por tu ejemplo como siervo del Dios Altísimo!
Hay Victoria y Gozo en el cielo parque subio un Guerrero.
Lo vamos a extrañar.
Nuestras condolencias y oraciones para la familia
Several days have passed and looking back is a bit easier because we are able to reflect. Tio Nolyn, my true father, has gone ahead and we remain behind. We are thankful for all he did for us but also for who he was; an example of wisdom, peace, love and kindness. A Viera smile, from ear to ear that he never lost even though some days were a bit tougher than others, which is the definition of joy. More than laughter is being content. He taught us that.
To his children, my brother and sisters to Ricky and I. We are proud of you. How you honored him every day of his life and how you honor him now in parting.
We will continue to walk on knowing one day we will catch up to him and be with Jesus our Lord forever. Amen