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Alex CUESTA Obituary
Age 88, of Farmersville, OH, passed away, Monday, May 10, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born in New York, NY, on May 19, 1932, to the late Mary (Nieves) and Alex J. Cuesta, Sr. He was a Korea Conflict Marine Corp Veteran; and a member of the Marine Corp League. He retired from the NYC Police Department after 25 years of service. One of the highlights of his career was a special assignment detail with the Secret
Service ~ being assigned to President John F. Kennedy's detail. Alex was a member of Community Harvest Church, and proudly ushered there for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Debbie; and his 3 brothers, Alfred, Joseph, and Alex; and a sister, Angela Cuesta. He is survived by his wife Diana (Poteet) Cuesta; his children, Alex (Sue) Cuesta, George Cuesta, Leslie (Linda) Cuesta, and
Christopher (Marisol) Cuesta; his step-daughter, Andrea (Eric) Esposito-Queen; 4 grandchildren, Nicole (Mark) Ackerly, Alexis (Lee) Jaffe, Gabrielle (Karla) Cuesta; 4 great-grandchildren, Morgan and Will Ackerly, Rose and Martin Jaffe; and a sister, Norma Cuesta. The family will receive friends 4-6 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at the Dalton Funeral Home, 6900 Weaver Rd., Germantown, OH. The Funeral Service will be held 12 p.m., Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Community Harvest Church, 6970 Weaver Rd., Germantown, with Pastor Duane Harney officiating. Burial will follow at Dayton National
Cemetery with Military Honors. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please share condolences at daltonfh.net.
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Joanne klick
May 13, 2022
I will never forget you. To me you will always be my Uncle. I love you and miss you
Robin McCeney Fonticoba
December 22, 2021
I always think of Alex around Christmas time. He was the best boss I ever had and I will always fondly remember our security team at Pantry Pride. RIP Alex and thank you for everything you did for me during my career there.
Joanne klick
May 20, 2021
Alex was a wonderful man that I met many years ago. Alex carried my Uncle Bills casket when he was killed in the Korean War. One day I opened the door and this handsome man asked for my mother. That was it he became part of our family. He didn’t have to do this but he did. We also met his handsome son George. After my Mom passed away we did not see Alex any more. He was a wonderful man and Father who gave our family the privilege of his precious time to strangers. God bless you in your time of grief. Our deepest sympathy. Love always the Klick family
Anita Seifert
May 19, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Alex was a very special person in our lives and will always be remembered. God Bless! Harvey/Anita Seifert & Sons
With Dad, Leslie and Linda on a visit to Alex and Susan's home in Fishkill, New York in 2004 (?)
George Cuesta
May 18, 2021
On one of our last visits together at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio in November 2020
George Cuesta
May 18, 2021
Dad and me on his visit to New York City a few years ago
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Goofing around with Dad on his visit to New York City a few years ago
George Cuesta
May 18, 2021
Dad & me sometime in 1974 (?)
George Cuesta
May 18, 2021
Dad and me on Plebe Recognition Day at West Point, May 1974
George Cuesta
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Mom & Dad & me on Graduation Day from USMA West Point, New York, 07 July 1978
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Dad & me on Graduation Day from USMA West Point, New York, 07 July 1978
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George Cuesta
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Love you, Dad. Rest in peace. Semper Fi.
rick poteet
May 18, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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Me and Dad on Easter!
Leslie Cuesta
May 16, 2021
Me and the boys!
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Two of my favorite pictures!
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In loving memory of our time together. We will love you and miss you always.
Susan Cuesta
May 15, 2021
Dad, you had a huge impact on our lives and we will forever miss you. You called me your daughter, and told me that I was, not a daughter-in-law but a daughter, and I was. Our memories of you will live on ❤
Alex Cuesta
May 15, 2021
Dad - all I could think of was the many life lessons you provided at each stage of our lives. In your own way, you made certain that we stayed “on the straight and narrow”.
All of the stories you told of serving in the Marines during the Korean War and as an NYPD detective gave us insight into the definitions of dedication, sacrifice, and leadership.
I am eternally thankful that we shared life with you, Dad!
With love and admiration,
Alex
ROGER POTEET
May 13, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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