Leonardo Nieves Pascual

Leonardo Nieves Pascual, age 19 of Dayton, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, as a result of an auto accident. He was born in Harrisonburg, VA, on July 26, 2003, the son of Pablo Nieves Salazar and Silvia Pascual Peña who survive him.

Leonardo lived in Dayton most of his life and was a graduate of Rhea County High School Class of 2021. He played football at Rhea Middle School and Rhea County High School. He was employed at Suburban Manufacturing on the assembly line. He enjoyed playing with his nephews and nieces, swimming, and being outdoors. He attended St. Bridget Catholic Church in Dayton.

In addition to his parents, Leonardo is survived by his two sisters, Rosalba Nieves and Vanessa (Rafael) Lopez, both of Dayton; his brother, Javier Nieves; his maternal grandparents, Juan Pascual Sanchez and Dolores Peña Velasco of Mexico; and many nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Leonardo will be on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church with Rev. Father Jim Vick officiating. He will be laid to rest at Rhea Memory Gardens.

Please share your memories and photos of Leonardo on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.com .

The family is being cared for by Vanderwall Funeral Home in Dayton, TN, where they will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.