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Leando Nibbs to be laid to rest on Monday Dec 11, 2017

The funeral for prominent businessman Mr Leando Nibbs, who died on November 20, 2017 will be held on Monday December 11, 2017 at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church. Photo: Facebook
The late Mr Leando Nibbs had celebrated his 78th birth anniversary on November 11, 2017. Photo: Facebook/File
The late Mr Leando Nibbs had celebrated his 78th birth anniversary on November 11, 2017. Photo: Facebook/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Prominent businessman Mr Leando Nibbs, who died on November 20, 2017 will be laid to rest on Monday December 11, 2017.

The late Mr Nibbs was a pioneer in the auto sales and parts industry of the Virgin Islands and was the owner and founder of Nibbs Auto Sales and Parts located at Botanic Gardens in Road Town.

He was 78 years of age at the time of his death, having been born November 11, 1939.

The late Mr Nibbs was responsible for training many of the local mechanics, and hiring hundreds of persons over the many years through his business.

Meanwhile, the viewing and service for the late businessman will be held at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Interment will take place at the Road Town Methodist Cemetary.

8 Responses to “Leando Nibbs to be laid to rest on Monday Dec 11, 2017”

  • rattie (10/12/2017, 13:36) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
    He has already been missed
  • Andrew Cox Sr (10/12/2017, 14:54) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    To the family of Mr Nibbs be of good courage because Mr Nibbs was a good man that loved these Virgin Islands
  • Sleep on Brother Nibbs (10/12/2017, 21:42) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    God be with you 'til we meet again. Sincere condolences to Mrs. Esmie and sons and their entire family.
  • Sympathy for Nibbs Family (10/12/2017, 22:41) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Nibbs was a very kind and loving fatherly man. As a confused 13 year old girl who was transitioning from BVI to moving back to my birthplace in St. Thomas that I really hated, Mr. Nibbs hired me to help shelve the auto parts and take inventory at his store out by Pueblo in St. Thomas. A favorite male teen cousin of mine was working in the store stacking the shelves at the time and I would periodically go there to talk to my cousin and help him until Mr. Nibbs got tired of me hanging around and final gave me a brief part-time gig for spending change. I guess I proved I could climb the ladder like the males in the store and properly shelve the parts in those little white boxes without falling Lol.

    That was 38 years ago! Today I consider myself to be fairly (rather beyond fairly) successful, living on the mainland...earned B.S.A. and MSA degrees. That little job although for a brief period of time before I left for New York helped with my journey to self confidence. Even when you messed up he never got mad or acted mean. He just spoke to you like a father.

    I had forgotten about this brief experience, until I saw the name and then the picture...same smile after all these years. To his family; take comfort in knowing he left legacies not just from the business rewards, but the kindness he expressed to a young impressionable teen by letting her stack shelves and take inventory that help build her confidence and left her knowing she could indeed do anything the boys and men could.
    • the rock (11/12/2017, 07:03) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      There is a saying that "we should all be ashamed to die without helping another Human being to become better" rest easy Sir Mr. Nibbs!, and condolences to your family.
  • rock city (10/12/2017, 22:57) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    another sad day for locals RIP
  • Scary Mary (11/12/2017, 00:02) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    He was a lovely man and a kind friend to many. Farewell Leando and rest in peace. You will be missed.


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