Natividad Rios

Natividad “Tina” “Tati” Faria-Rios, age 66, of Brooksville, Florida passed away on August 2nd, 2023. She was born in Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY on February 19, 1957. She met her soul mate, Juan Ramon Rios, in the neighborhood where they grew up in Williamsburg, and they never let go. The couple were married 50yrs on August 11th, 1973. They moved to Florida in 2006 from New Jersey.

She will forever be remembered for her unique personality and her passion for her family. She loved music, animals and her impact was felt with everyone she encountered.

Natividad was predeceased by her mother, Rosa Santiago and stepfather, Salvador Santiago; Tina is survived by her husband:Juan and children, Christine Rios-Zasa, John, Matthew and Andrew Rios. She also had the support of her 3 brothers and 2 sisters Hector, Carlos, Salvador, Enid, Debbie and always kept her late brother David in her heart. Tina also gained the love of her 3 daughters in law Dena, Marisel and Christine as well as her son in law Frank Zasa. Tina loved being a daughter, sister, wife and mother, however she loved being a grandma fiercely. She had 8 grandchildren Michael Zasa, Derek, Ava, Ty, Christopher, Brooklyn, Isaiah and Aiden Rios.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 12th, 2023, from 2-4pm with a service starting immediately after at 4pm at:

Merritt Funeral Home

4095 Mariner Blvd

Spring Hill FL 34609