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Jerry Nista 1930 - 2006

Gerald Kenneth Nista of Temecula, Riverside County, CA was born on July 6, 1930 in Kings County, New York United States. Gerald Nista was married to Anne Elayne (Grammas) on January 17 in Hawaii, and they were together until Gerald's death on February 26, 2006.
Gerald Kenneth Nista
Temecula, Riverside County, CA 92592
July 6, 1930
Kings County, New York, United States
February 26, 2006
Temecula, Riverside County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Gerald Kenneth Nista is the child of Joseph Nista and Margaret Trezza. He was born on July 6, 1930 in Brooklyn New York. He was one of 4 boys in his family with brothers Alphonso "Albert" (1923-1986), John Ralph (1924-1999), and Joseph Nista Jr (1928-2006). They grew up in Kings, New York. He was a professional figure roller-skater and choreographer. He was the 1950 World Champion and Owner/Operator of "Skate-O-Rama" in Downey, CA for 30 years. On June 7, 1958 he married Barbara Lee Guynn and the two later divorced in September of 1966. Jerry Nista passed away on February 26, 2006 in Temecula, California.
  • 07/6
    1930

    Birthday

    July 6, 1930
    Birthdate
    Kings County, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white of Italian decent.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Jerry was born in New York and later in life moved to Southern California where he lived in Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Downey, and Temecula, California.
  • Early Life & Education

    Jerry dropped out of school in the 9th grade.
  • Religious Beliefs

    raised catholic but he left that in his childhood
  • Military Service

    yes he was in the army
  • Professional Career

    He was a professional figure roller-skater and choreographer. He was the 1950 World Champion and Owner/Operator of "Skate-O-Rama" in Downey, CA for 30 years.
  • Personal Life & Family

    On June 7, 1958 he married Barbara Lee Guynn and the two later divorced in September of 1966.
  • 02/26
    2006

    Death

    February 26, 2006
    Death date
    died of a heart attack while in his sleep
    Cause of death
    Temecula, Riverside County, California United States
    Death location
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Jerry has four children, his daughter Desiree from his first marriage to Barbara and three children from his second Marriage to Elayne Grammas. The eldest is Brett born 10/29/1975 then Jessica Nista born 9/22/1977 and his youngest daughter Taira Nista born 8/3/1982. Jerry has four granddaughters and four grandsons.

He was a very enthusiastic, charismatic outgoing man and he lived his life every day with a passion and joy for life, he was generous and humble. His character and personality left an impression regardless of how long you knew him, he was memorable. He lived with integrity and was secure in who he was. He loved to "feel" the music and allow it to move his body. He was loved being with his family and so proud of his "creation" his family and his love was unconditional.

To me, he was an incredible man and through my life growing up watching him he taught me so much more than I ever would have imagined. He still teaches me today, he is alive in my memory and I value all he has to offer. I feel very honored and blessed to have had him as my Dad, nothing or no one else can compare.
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Gerald Nista's Family Tree & Friends

Gerald Nista's Family Tree

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Marriage

Anne Elayne (Grammas)

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Jerry Nista

January 17
Marriage date
Hawaii United States
Marriage location
Gerald's Death
Cause of Separation
February 26, 2006
Gerald's death date
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