Antonio Nieves Medina

Antonio N. Medina, affectionately known as Tito, originally from Las Villas, Cuba, passed away peacefully at home on January 9th, 2024. He was born on May 7th, 1937 to Genaro Medina and Eusebia Sanchez. Tito was one of six brothers and is remembered by his youngest brother Filiberto (Norma) Medina, who shared countless memories with him. Tito’s late brothers Lucas (Elia) Medina, Romulo (Maria Elena) Medina, Reynaldo Medina, and Florentino (Marta) Medina, also played a significant role in his life. Each brother was an integral part of his life story, contributing to his experiences and cherished memories.

Tito, a genuine entrepreneur, achieved the American dream after he immigrated from Cuba in 1970. Venturing into diverse business endeavors, he owned numerous enterprises both in the United States and internationally. Tito's unwavering determination and hard work spanned over 75 years, leaving a lasting impact on those around him. A skilled jack of all trades, Tito found joy in lending a helping hand to everyone, readily offering assistance with repairs and improvements in his own home, as well as for his family and friends. Beyond his business acumen, Tito found fulfillment through his passion for gardening and horticulture, rooted in his upbringing from living on a farm. His versatile interests further extended to sports, with a particular love for baseball especially the Mets & Yankees evident throughout his life and with greater joy when he watched his grandsons Alexander and David play baseball.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nilda Medina, who stood by his side throughout their 60 years of marriage. Their home became a source of cherished memories and a testament to their sacrifices and enduring love as well as dedication to their family.

He is also survived by his devoted daughters, Nildy (Corey) Carbocci and Elena (Frank) Villani. His legacy continues through his grandchildren: George (Pamela) Carbocci, Ricardo (Moises) Alvarez, Tatiana Carbocci, Alexander Recio, David Recio, and Emily Carbocci. His great-granddaughters, Taylor Carbocci and Ashlyn Carbocci, were a source of joy and delight in his later years.

His sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and lifelong friends who became family will also feel his absence deeply, as they all shared special bonds and memories with him throughout the years.

Tito will be admired for his unwavering work ethic, devoted commitment to caring for his family, boundless generosity, and infectious sense of humor. His friends and family will deeply feel the void left by his absence.

A funeral service will be held on January 14th from 3-7pm and will be laid to rest on January 15th at 11am at Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home and Lake Worth Memory Gardens, 3041 Kirk Rd, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the support and condolences received during this difficult time.

May he rest in peace, and may his memory live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

Antonio N. Medina, conocido cariñosamente como Tito, originario de Las Villas, Cuba, falleció en su casa el 9 de enero de 2024. Nació el 7 de mayo de 1937, hijo de Genaro Medina y Eusebia Sánchez. Era uno de seis hermanos y es recordado por su hermano menor Filiberto (Norma) Medina, quien compartió con él innumerables recuerdos. Sus difuntos hermanos Lucas (Elia) Medina, Rómulo (María Elena) Medina, Reynaldo Medina y Florentino (Marta) Medina, también jugaron un papel importante en su vida. Cada hermano fue parte integral de la historia de su vida, contribuyendo a sus experiencias y recuerdos preciados.

Tito, un genuino emprendedor, logró el sueño americano después de emigrar de Cuba en 1970. Aventurándose en diversos negocios, fue propietario de numerosas empresas tanto en los Estados Unidos como al nivel internacional. La determinación inquebrantable y el arduo de trabajo de Tito se extendió más de 75 años, dejando un impacto duradero en quienes lo rodeaban. Tito, disponible en todos los oficios, disfrutaba ayudando a todos, ofreciendo fácilmente asistencia con reparaciones y mejorando su propia casa, así como las casas de sus hijas, su familia y sus amigos. Más allá de su visión para los negocios, Tito descubrió su realización a través de su pasión por la jardinería y la horticultura, arraigada en su crianza en un campo. Sus intereses versátiles se extendieron aún más a los deportes, con un amor particular por el béisbol con las Mets y los Yankees evidente a lo largo de su vida en ver a sus nietos jugar béisbol.

Le sobrevive su amada esposa, Nilda Medina, quien estuvo a su lado durante sus 60 años de matrimonio. Su hogar se convirtió en una fuente de recuerdos preciados y un testimonio de su amor perdurable y de su dedicación a su familia.

También le sobreviven sus devotas hijas, Nildy (Corey) Carbocci y Elena (Frank) Villani. Su legado continúa a través de sus nietos: George (Pamela) Carbocci, Ricardo (Moises) Alvarez, Tatiana Carbocci, Alexander Recio, David Recio y Emily Carbocci. Sus bisnietas, Taylor Carbocci y Ashlyn Carbocci, fueron una fuente de alegría y deleite en sus últimos años.

Sus cuñadas, sobrinas, sobrinos, primos, familiares y amigos de toda la vida que se convirtieron en familia también sentirán profundamente su ausencia, ya que todos compartieron vínculos y recuerdos especiales con él a lo largo de los años.

Tito será admirado por su inquebrantable ética de trabajo, su compromiso dedicado al cuidado de su familia, su generosidad ilimitada y su contagioso sentido del humor. Sus amigos y familiares sentirán profundamente el vacío dejado por su ausencia.

Se llevará a cabo un funeral el 14 de enero de 3 a 7 p. m. y será enterrado el 15 de enero a las 11 a. m. en Dorsey - E. Earl Smith Funeral Home y Lake Worth Memory Gardens, 3041 Kirk Rd, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461.

La familia quiere expresar su agradecimiento por el apoyo y el pésame recibido durante este difícil momento.

Que descanse en paz y que su memoria viva en los corazones de quienes lo conocieron y amaron.