Nestor is survived by his wife of 44 years, Normalita; four children, Neslie (Mark) Feltz, Novelle Henriques, Jeffrey Leal and Michelle (Pierre) Perez; 16 grandchildren, Jesser, Caspen, Ledomer, Catherine, Kaitlin, Kaylie, Wilbur, Stanley, Alexander, Ciarra, Arnold, Audric, Albert, Lucas, Vivienne, Harmony; mother, Rosalina Leal; five siblings, Helenita (Nestor) Garcia, Nerissa (Gerardo) Sujede, Cleofe (Walter) Delacruz, Divina (Daniel Jr) Ramirez and Jaime Jr. (Vanessa) Leal; sister-in-law, Aurora Leal; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Jaime Sr.; two siblings, Reynaldo and Ely (the late Consolacion) Leal.
Nestor was a loving husband, a very supportive father who spoiled all his children and a doting grandfather. His grandchildren adored him.
He enjoyed traveling and watching boxing and shows on HGTV as a pastime.
Nestor was an active member of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). He was the 2nd Head Deacon in the Local Congregation of Great Lakes. He devoted his life in performing his duties at church and in helping with the needs of the local and the brethren. At church, he always wore his beautiful and contagious smile that greeted the brethren.
As a mechanic, he enjoyed serving others and went out of his way to help everyone by fixing their cars during his free time. He was hardworking and there was a constant line of people at his garage during his days off. There was always laughter and funny jokes going around his shop and people always came back because of the quality of his work, his friendliness and his genuine kindness.
Visitations for Nestor will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Burial will be on Monday, October 26, 2020, 12:30 PM at Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, 33100 N HUNT CLUB RD, LIBERTYVILLE, Illinois 60048.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Marsh Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the state of Illinois, which allow 50 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced and all guests will be required to wear face masks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the LEAL family.
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