Rochester: Born on December 5, 1955, who was a devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Sister, departed in peace to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the age of 61.
Nereida graduated from East High School, and attended Nazareth College to pursue her love of music. There was never a song far from her lips. She was an active member of her church community. She loved to encourage everyone who the Lord brought into her life, and she always had a kind word to share. Her desire to help others led to her most recent position at the Rochester Housing Authority.
She is predeceased by her father, Vincent Crespo; and brother, Wilfredo Crespo. She is survived by her loving husband, Peter C. Wyse; daughter, Rebecca Richard (Peter) of Jasper, NY; five grandchildren: Elijah, Kingston, Iris, Peter, and Rohan; Mother, Modesta Crespo; brothers, Hector (April) Crespo of CA, Michael (Cita) of TX, Geraldo Crespo, Daniel (Lynda) Crespo, James Crespo, David (Nina) Crespo; Sisters, Zoraida (Lawrence) Agbezuge, Minerva (Wilfredo) Padilla, and Celia (Mark) Saetta.
Friends may call at the New Comer Cremations & Funerals located at 2636 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, NY, on Friday, September 15 from 5:00-8:00 PM. Her Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 AM at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship, located at 7397 West Ridge Road, Brockport, NY. Interment will be at the Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY.
Nereida Wyse, a living example of faith and integrity.