A South Jersey boxer and aspiring glassblower, Hector L. Nazario, Jr. died unexpectedly in Vineland on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 16.
Described as being full of energy and constantly active, Hector was a boxer and played basketball and football, his obituary says.
“Hector L. Nazario, Jr., 16 of Vineland, NJ has been accepted into God’s loving embrace on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Hector was an active and energetic young man who enjoyed playing basketball, football, boxing, and hanging out with his family and friends. He was creative and spent time journaling and writing rap songs. He also had a passion for glass blowing and welding.”
He also had a creative side and enjoyed journaling, writing songs, and rapping in his free time, according to his memorial.
Hector had unique goals of pursuing glass blowing and welding in his future and was known for his love for his family and many friends.
Hector leaves behind his loving parents, Hector L. Nazario, Sr., and Monica Nash; caring siblings, Samuel Williams Nash, Denija Melendez, Isabel D. Nazario, Te-Amo Nazario and Skyler Nazario; grandfather, Eddie Vasquez; nephews, Zion and Damari; longtime family friend, Christy Garrison and her children, Tatiana, Angelina, Ayanna, and Malachi; as well as numerous extended family members and close friends.
Good morning Babyboy , it’s Saturday morning I was supposed to wake up to u passed out on my couch …Malachi keeps asking where’s Hector , when is he coming ?? He doesn’t understand idk how to tell him you not coming back
Skyler and Ayanna are really going through it , pls watch over them and keep them safe . I lost ppl I was so close to but nothing ever hurt like this . I’m trying to keep it together for everyone but I’m broken rs
idk how we go on from here kid . We all loved you so much , they’re showing you mad love out there they got ur name everywhere down there . One of your teachers hit me up and said you changed his life , that made my heart smile and cry at the same time . You left ur mark on a lot of ppl , they’ll never forget you . You were different, always had the biggest smile and even tho u stayed on go especially behind the ones you loved you were always the sweetest little boy . We’ll always keep ur memory alive I promise I’ll never let anyone forget you
it’s always gonna be #longlivehector
Meanwhile, more than $1,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe to transport Hector’s body from Vineland to Trenton prior to his funeral, which was held at the Chiacchio Southview Funeral Home on Saturday, Oct. 1.
From the GoFundMe:
On Tuesday 9/20/22 our family suffered a tragic loss. Hector’s life was cut short and god called him home at only 16 years old, one month shy of his 17th birthday. We are shaken to our cores at this unexpected turn of events and would like the give Hector the funeral he would have wanted & deserves, to honor his memory and say our last goodbyes. I am currently asking for donations on behalf of his parents to help cover the cost of transporting Hector’s body from Vineland to Trenton for a viewing so that all of his friends and family can be in attendance. We want to make sure he is surrounded by everybody who loved him & everybody he cared for, and make it easier for both of his brothers Skyler and Sammie to be able to attend. Hector was the sweetest little boy from the time he was born until the day his soul left us, to know him was to love him. Hector has so many talents the world didn’t get the chance to see yet, he was a boxer, an aspiring welder, he loved glass blowing and making art, he loved playing basketball with his friends, he loved music & rapping, and was amazing with children. This is the hardest loss our family has ever had to deal with and we appreciate all of your prayers.. Thank you in advance on behalf of the whole family for any & all donations
