Nestor R. Ricoarango, 59, a long time resident of Pembroke Pines, passed way peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 19, 2016. He was born on September 7, 1956, in Cuba, to the late Emilio Ricoarango and Elvira Rivera. He proudly served in the US Navy and was part of the American Airline family of over 30 years. Nestor is survived by his devoted wife, Bessie Ricoarango; his loving children, Anastasia Ricoarango, Sophia Ricoarango and Dionysius Ricoarango; sister, Gilda Gonzalez; and a host of extended family and friends. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 2-4 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 3:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024.
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Christina Kalfas (Bayside, NY)
May 22, 2016, 12:00 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. Nestor was a kind and good husband and father. He will be missed dearly.John, me, my kids, and my mother, Georgia, send our sympathy to you Bessie, Anastasia, Sophia, and Dionysius. Love, your cousin, Christine
Helen Moran
May 23, 2016, 12:00 am
My deepest condolences to your family. May the Lord give you peace within to accept this great loss.
Les Frank (LAX)
May 23, 2016, 12:00 am
Nestor was a good man with an infectous sense of humor who added life to every room – it was my good fortune to have known him and the world is a sadder place with his passing – Please accept my condolences.
A. Massa (AAL - Miami)
May 23, 2016, 12:00 am
Nestor…may God Bless you and give you eternal peace! I can’t believe you won’t be at work with us after so many years together. I pray for peace for the Ricoarango family during these difficult times. From our family to yours our sincerest Sympathy and Condolense!
McConnell (Mollenthiel)
May 24, 2016, 12:00 am
You will definitely be miss my brother. You are special friend and family to the department. You made us all laugh and cheerful .God bless you and your family .
John and Chris Kavadias (Flushing, N.Y.)
May 31, 2016, 12:00 am
We were heartbroken to hear the very sad news. May his memory be eternal.
Nydia Marty (Hialeah Fla)
June 1, 2016, 12:00 am
I was sadden to heat about the passing of Nestor. I met him when I started working as a coordinator for Aircraft maintenence. Always had a smile on his face and also chewing gum never a moment without his gum..we talked about what new series was coming out and who downloaded it….my prayers are with your family right now, I know your family has a very special angel watching over them now….RIP good friend
jerry spero (castle rock co)
June 1, 2016, 12:00 am
My God bless the family of one of the most gentle person I ever knew. The thought of him makes me smie.
Suzanna Eads (Davie FL)
June 1, 2016, 12:00 am
RIP Nestor. You will be deeply missed by your American Airlines extended family. My condolences go out to Nestor’s family. We lost a good man.
Jude Casimir (Miramar)
June 2, 2016, 12:00 am
To my dear friend Nestor, I will miss you dearly. We have shared many special moments, sushi dinners, movies and family celebrations. A great bound and friendship was formed from our first trip to Tulsa for the 757 product team meeting. You will be greatly missed. There aren’t enough words to describe how good of a father, husband, co-worker and friend you were. I am so glad I had a chance to spend some time with you before my trip to Los Angeles the week before you were taken away from us. I will forever cherish that moment. Your friend forever. Jude