SOSA, Nestor, 83, of Tampa died peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born and raised in his beloved Tampa, FL.
He is survived by his three children, Norma Sosa-Chapman, Ricardo Sosa and Debra F. Sosa; his grandson, Christopher Melendez, four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Manuel and Armando Sosa; one sister, Dahlia Alfonso; and many nephews and nieces.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Bay Pines National Cemetery. 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33708.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 6225 Grady Avenue, Tampa, FL 33614.
We both really enjoyed time spent with Mr. Sosa in Ybor during the good old days. He made beautiful music. He will be missed.
We had the pleasure of meeting Nestor a few years ago through Debbie,his daughter.
What a wonderful man, so full of life! He told use stories and captivated us for hours..
We are so glad we met him.
We cannot believe you are gone. You will be missed immensely. David has worked hard on your car and he will not let it go. He’s keeping as a tribute to you since you loved your car so much. I keep hoping you will just pull up in front of the house. It makes me sad when I realize that will not happen. I know we will see each again one day. All of us together again, and what a glorious day that will be. I thank God for you and now I ask him to keep you in restful peace.
Seeing Nestor’s pictures brings tears to my eyes. What a beautiful smile he had!
I will miss seeing him, enjoying his music (Segovia will always remind me of him as he spoke of him often) and artwork! He was so talented.
He made me a piece of artwork and gave it to me with such pride and joy. I will treasure it and remember him always!
Daddy, you gave me so much, not just physical life, but also through your love for God I found Spiritual life; through your guitar playing, singing and artwork, I inherited a love for music and art; learned to be kind to others; to forgive quickly; to value family and love over material things; and so much more. I will miss mostly your humor, your twinkling eyes whenever you saw children, and all the many times you told me you love me. To say “Thank You” is not enough. You will always be my “Daddy”!