Jesse A. Nino, 67, of Thornton passed away peacefully on December 10, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 11, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio. He worked as a Lead Service Technician for Hillyard in Denver, CO. Preceded in death by his wife Jean (Cookie) Nino and father Jesse Nino Sr. Survived by wife Jacqueline Nino of Thornton: beloved little dog Annie: son Jesse (Rhonda) Nino of Greeley: daughter Rebecca (Dave) Skocki of Brighton: Jody (Jess) Leuthauser of Brighton: mother Helen Nino: brother Michael (Penelope) Nino: sisters Constance Carrillo and Rita Villegas all of Ohio: stepsons Mark (Lori) Fox and Tim Fox both of California: grandchildren Colten and Morgan, Brandon and Brady, Ethan: step-grandchildren Brittani, Echo, Caitlyn and Taylor. Visitation Monday 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Rosary Monday 7:00PM, both at Highland Mortuary, Thornton, CO. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday 10:00AM at Assumption Catholic Church, 78th & York. Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Highland Mortuary & Cemetery, Thornton, CO.