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Nestor Toro Obituary

Nestor Toro, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 13, at his home, 26 Mann Street.

He leaves his wife Isabel Ortiz, daughter Anabeliz, son Nestor Jr., son-in-law Jason, and grandson Ronnie.

Nestor, born in Ecuador, lived in Worcester for over 45 yrs. He was naturalized in 1984. Nestor retired from U-Mass Medical Center after 25 years of full-time employment as a member of the facilities and maintenance department. He also owned a shoe repair business for over 20 years and a limo service for over 10 years. Nestor lived a full and accomplished life. He was a diligent worker, a dedicated family man, and a nurturing father. Nestor was a true and faithful friend, always willing to help others. He positively impacted many lives and was admired by many. Nestor will be missed and remembered forever.

Visting Hours will be held Sun., Aug. 17, from 2 to 5 PM with a Service at 4:30 PM in Callahan & Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 61 Myrtle St. Burial will be private. To place an on-line condolence, please visit.

www.callahanfay.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2008.

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Sadie Salome Barrera

August 19, 2008

Annie,Ronnie: I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Trust in God that Nestor is home and resting. He will always be with you.

love Sedy

Danielle Fortune

August 18, 2008

Anna and family- I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart is hurt for you.

Danielle Fortune

LOYDA RAMIREZ

August 18, 2008

WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. NESTOR WAS A VERY COOL GUY I REMEBER WHEN I USES TO GO TO YOUR HOUSE AND BEEP THE HORN HE ALWAYS NEW IT WAS ME REMEBER ISABEL I MADE SO MUCH NOISE. HE WAS FUNNY,A WORKER,FAMILY MAN,GREAT FATHER,GRANDFATHER,AND HUSBAND HE WILL BE REALLY MISSED JUST THINK HE IS VERY HAPPY AND YOUR SAD DONT BE HE WOULD NOT WANT THAT. ITS HIS TIME TO LIVE NOW! HOW WONDERFUL IS THAT.

LOVE ALL OF YOU LOYDA HERE IN FL,THINKING OF YOU

Anne Stow

August 17, 2008

Dear Nestor,
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know we will be thinking of you and your family in the days to come. Sending all our love and prayers to you during this difficult time.
Love,
Anne, Chris, Emily & Aidan Stow

Jean Carlson

August 17, 2008

I worked at UMass and knew Nestor. He was a very polite, kind man who helped me by mending many of my shoes. Very nice man. Sorry for your loss.

Heather Plikunas

August 16, 2008

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I am very sorry for your loss.

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