Regino Nepomuceno

I will always remember you Tito, even only for just a little while , we talked about politics and how living back in P.I. moves on. Thank you for the advice and the friendship that you and your family had shared with all of us.
Rest in Peace Tito Rene.

Dad, I just want to say “I love you” and thank you for being a loving father and husband. I will remember all the times you drove us to school when we were young and when you would come home for dinner during your break from work to be with your family. I love how you always shared your “winnings” when betting on the 49ers and your good run at the casino. Everyone got a “balato” from you. You were always so giving. I love your smile, your sense of humor, and your passion for a just and democratic society. You certainly live your life like the lyrics to Frank Sinatra’s “My way”. Mom and all of us love you for it. Sing your heart out in heaven dad, we’ll be hear listening.

Grandpa, I will miss all the things we did day to day at the house and restaurant. All the little things you did made you, you. We miss those little things, made the house a home. I’ll miss going to visit and seeing you cleaning up the front yard, saying your famous line “I’m securing the area.” You we’re always doing things to make the whole household laugh. As your first grandson you always made me feel accepted. We shared a bond and connection. I’ll miss hearing the story of your life, especially the one when you arrived to the US and grandma, my dad, uncle and auntie followed. Waking up to you cleaning, hearing the signature, “ah”, after you take a sip of your drink, the kitchen was always clean and a dirty dish could not be left in the sink. I didn’t believe it when you passed way; until I saw you that night at the hospital, with grandma hugging you saying, “he’s just faking it.” That tore me apart because we you’re the jokester of the family and the head of the table. To see you laugh and have fun made me happy. Going with you and grandma to the casino giving me tips and lessons for life. All the stories and memories we made I’ll miss. God has given you your time and it’s hard to accept.

I had the privilege to meet Mr. Nepomuceno when I was a junior in high school; Natalie had invited me over to visit her family’s restaurant when we stayed after class for a project. I will always remember how nurturing, warm, and welcoming Mr. Nepomuceno was to me that afternoon, directing me to sit, dispensing a couple of witty jokes, and offering me something to eat. Though it was the first time we met, Mr. Nepomuceno, along with his lovely wife, Mrs. Nepomuceno, made me instantly feel at home — like I was a part of the family. I will remember and cherish that moment forever. And, we can easily see how much of Mr. Nepomuceno’s affability, humanity, and goodness flow throughout his beautiful family as his wonderful children and grandchildren continue his legacy of love, empathy, charity, and grace. To Mrs. Nepomuceno, Aristotle, Nemesis, Natalie and the Nepomuceno family and friends, my family and I want to send you all our deepest condolences. We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all at this difficult time.