Name: Visitation for David Jonathon Nieves
Start: 2022-02-06T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-02-06T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Altmeyer Funeral Homes & Crematory - Southside Chapel - Virginia Beach

David Jonathon Nieves, 52 passed away while surrounded by his family on February 1, 2022. David was born to Paul Neives and Daisy Irrizary in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 15, 1969.

Virginia Beach Master Police Officer and retired Navy veteran, David Nieves was more than a badge or a uniform. He was a friend to the community he served. He had a passion for helping people and to making our community safe. He has been awarded with over 30 letters of Appreciation, 9 Department Class Act Awards, Department's Public Service Medal, Humanitarian Ribbon, Special Commendation and Medal of Merit. Officer Nieves also started the Hispanic Citizens Police Academy, the Hispanic empowerment and resource team or H.E.A.R.T. And many other community programs that changed lives in his. community. He was loved by many and will be missed deeply.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Monica Nieves; sons, Matthew Nieves & his wife Ashleigh and Emmaus Nieves; grandson, Canaan Nieves; parents, Paul Nieves and Daisy Irrizary ; brother, Paul Nieves; sister, Daisy Nieves; many more extended family members and friends.

A visitation for David will take place on Sunday, February 6 at Altmeyer Funeral Home Southside Chapel (5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462) from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. His funeral service will take place the following day, Monday, February 7 at Rock Church (640 Kempsville Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464) at 11:00am. Condolences may be left online for him at www.altmeyerfh.com

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 6, 2022.

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Lawrence Murtha

January 31, 2025

Time has passed and all I can say is that we have need of many more good men.
May the Creator's peace grace you and all who knew and loved this good man. Robbie

Paul Day

February 12, 2022

I had to post again! thanks for the hugs, laughs, and breaking bread! David. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR4T0av0o40

Mrs. Lemieux GRE

February 8, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Joellen Lemieux

February 8, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pam Baca

February 7, 2022

I met David Nieves though work. I first saw him while attending Civilian In-Service training, he was pacing around outside role-playing a disgruntled citizen, which was a part of our active shooter training that day. Most recently he was one of the organizers/instructors of the first City Employees´ Citizen Police Academy I attended January - April 2021. Most memorable about David was his infectious enthusiasm, upbeat attitude, and bright smile. David´s passion for people and the community he served was apparent in everything he did. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and everyone who knew him.

Paul Day

February 7, 2022

I am so thankful that I was able to spend a few hours with him at the beach while he was working the Ocean frontJuly 4th. I hadn't seen David in over 2 years, however it's like we never missed a beat. We laughed, joked and broke bread. He was full of life and almost seemed invincible with his infectious laugh and smile. He will be sorely missed, and his legacy will live on by others he inspired and helped throughout his life. We will never forget!

Robbie Murtha

February 6, 2022

I did not know MPO Nieves, but I think our community lost one of our better angels.
I offer my deepest respect and condolences to his family and his brothers and sisters in Blue. Robbie

Barbara Artis-Chachere

February 5, 2022

It' was a honor to work with David Nieves. Some of the Staff wanted him as Our next Director at VWU Security. He just laughed..... God Speed

Lei Ann Galvez

February 5, 2022

In 2017, Master Police Officer David Nieves partnered with our newly formed Safety Advisory Team to help St. Matthew's Catholic School improve safety and identify goals for the committee. He even offered to facilitate the Active Threat Civilian Response Training. At the time, we declined because we didn't think our faculty and staff were ready for that level of training. MPO Nieves' reply was, "That's OK. I'll be back, either to do the workshop or to draw chalk-lines.." From that moment on he was known as "Officer Scary" and a great partnership was formed.
He did facilitate the Active Threat Civilian Response Training for us in 2018 and helped us run drills. A staff member who had a robust dialog with MPO Nieves about the need for this training found out how important it was and how well prepared she was when a realistic lockdown drill was conducted.
In addition, MPO Nieves spoke with our students about internet safety. He also spoke at our PTG meetings and ran many lockdown drills to evaluate our progress. We will miss you MPO Nieves, but you did a great job helping us create a safer school. Rest in Peace.
To the Nieves family and VBPD - we send our deepest sympathies and prayers.

Keith Pabrezis

February 5, 2022

I just can´t picture life without you! Over half my life you´ve been there! This is a bad dream I love you brother

Jimmy Britt

February 4, 2022

I had the privilege of working with Officer David Nieves while employed at Virginia Wesleyan College Security Department. He always had a smile and a kind word. He loved his family, the athletes that he coached, and being of service to others. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this most difficult time.

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