Ronald Patrick Nieves

It is with sadness that the family and close friends of Ronald Patrick Nieves (Ron) announce his passing on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at the age of 70 years.

Ron was born to Julia and Alvar Nieves on June 14, 1948 in New York City. He survived serious complications at his birth for which he was hospitalized for a lengthy period. Drs and nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital referred to him at the time as their "miracle baby."

Ron graduated from Evander Childs High School in the Bronx in the mid-sixties. He then graduated from City College of New York with a degree in history and political science. He worked for a brief time for the New York Times but after moving to Florida he taught history in local high schools until he was forced to retire after developing Multiple Sclerosis.

He is survived by his daughter Maria Nieves, brothers Rev. Dr. Alvaro Nieves and Donald A. Nieves and his skilled and loving caregiver of 20 years, Lorraine Mykytka. He is also survived by two loving aunts: Olga DeFabia and Major Esmeralda Lescano.

Ron always enjoyed reading and was a voracious reader all his life. He constantly read the Bible and American History, often combining the two as with devotional readings by Abraham Lincoln.

Visitation Monday, October 15th from 2:00 ~ 4:00 P.M. at Fred Hunters Hollywood Memorial Home 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood Funeral services at the funeral home on Tuesday, October 16th at 2:00 pm with internment immediately following.

Donations in Ron's memory may be sent to Bartow First United Pentecostal Church - P.O. Box 926 Bartow, Fl 33831