Nelson is survived by:
His wife: Naida Feliciano
Three sons: Nelson Daniel Feliciano, Joshua Joel Feliciano, and Richard William Feliciano
His mother: Nilsa Villanueva Feliciano
His sister: Lillian Feliciano
His grandchildren: Cassandra Roustai, Emilia Grace Feliciano, Makai Feliciano-Melton, and Ciel Louis Feliciano
His cousins: Maureen Chatham, Jeffrey Morales, and Steven DeArmas
His nephew: Damien Aguilar
Numerous other loved ones and a host of many friends
He was preceded in death by his father, Isidro Feliciano; his paternal grandparents, Santiago and Paula Feliciano; and his maternal grandparents, Catalino Villanueva and Innocencia Medina.
Nelson, an esteemed electrician at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated his life to service both in his profession and through his commitments to community organizations. A proud member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, he also contributed to the Pathfinders, Medical Cadets, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. As a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, Nelson served his country with honor. He cherished his time spent with family, creating memories that will resonate for years to come. Nelson’s warm spirit and kindness touched the lives of many, and he will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.
Nelson’s memorial service to honor his life will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Pastor John Grosboll and Pastor Robert Quintana officiating. Burial of cremains will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas with military honors provided by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63 under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s First and Only On-Site Crematory”
To view Nelson’s online guestbook, please visit www.dowdenrobertscremationcenter.com.
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