I love this picture of Ernie playing dominoes and thinking his butt off.

Ernie , 
you  were and always will be a awesome brother. I have so many memories of us together I don’t know where to start. I remember I when I was young , every Sunday I would wake up and go hang out in your room and we both would watch Abbott and Costello together.
I never forget  when you got marry I cry so much I didn’t want you to leave,  you gave me Ernie from Sesame Street. 
You were always there for me . I will always appreciate you .  Ernie you were great inspirational in our life even with your long  lectures , you will  truly be miss .  I will always love you and you will ALWAYS be my HERO. 
Your little sister😢

I remember my mom and my sister  visiting New York for father day and spending the weekend with Ernie.
That was good old day we used to hang out and fun.
I’m going to miss you Ernie🥲🙏😘

Siblings on Stephanie wedding day
Evelyn , Ernie and Diana

My deepest condolences to the family.  I’ll never forget how I was welcomed into the family and your home. Opening his bottles of tequila and explaining to me how tequila is supposed to be sipped and not taken in shots.  Til this day, I still sip on my tequila and I always remember that day.  

Kiko and Kaitlyn

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to all of you  during this difficult time. 
May the love and memories you shared bring you strength in the days ahead. With deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences 

Cousin 
Moe & Yvette

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell

My favorite photo. 
One thing I’ll always remember about my uncle was his lectures. He would have us sit on his lap and we were stuck there until he stopped talking. He always made sure to ask what was my plan for the future. What did I want to be, what school I wanted to go to, etc. He would coach us all on life choices and always made sure to give us insight on things we didn’t know yet. I’ll forever cherish those long talks. I’ll forever cherish the love you gave. You’ll forever be in my heart.

Rest in peace, Uncle Ernie. You built such a beautiful life for your family, and we will always hold onto the wonderful memories of you playing your instruments and filling our family parties with joy. Your hard work and legacy make us so proud. I will forever hold my head high saying my uncle was an FDNY Lieutenant who bravely saved lives on 9/11.

My heart felt condolences to the Nieves family.
May God comfort you and strengthen you through this very difficult time of great loss.. Ernie,  May you rest peacefully in the loving arm’s of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though you will be deeply missed,  we find comfort in knowing God has called you home where pain and suffering is no more.
Love your cousin,
Margie & Jimmy

My deepest condolences to your family. He was a beautiful soul and kind hearted. Always happy and friendly to everyone around him. This is a loss that no matter what never goes away. To his wife, kids and grandkids may GOD give you the strength to stay strong he will always be in your hearts. Bless him always GOD has gained a beautiful soul. R.I.P Ernie  you will always be remembered 😪🙏❤️💐😇🕊️🪽

To my Uncle Ernie you built a wonderful family, and legacy with your wife, children and grandchildren. We will always be grateful to you for everything you did and remember the hardworking and family man that you were. I remember our talks about the fire house, and your stories about your time as a police officer and firefighter, I remember your awesome stories of how everyone in your fire house would call you lieutenant padrino. You always gave great advice.  And were always there for your family. I'd always brag to everyone how my Uncle was a lieutenant with the FDNY. I'll remember you playing your Spanish music I'll remember your BBQs and I remember you always working on the house, or when you had your GMC Jimmy I remember you playing your Spanish music and washing your truck. You will be truly missed but never forgotten. Always in our hearts.

OBITUARY

Ernesto Nieves Jr.

October 19, 1958 – August 30, 2026

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.

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