Of Kentucky (formerly of Bayonne); on Sunday, July 10, 2011; beloved husband of Sarah A. (nee: McKinney) Nieves; dear son to Rafael A. Nieves Sr. and Tina Roman; stepson of Thomas Priolo; loving father of Rafael A. Nieves III (Tres), and Emma Grace Nieves; beloved brother of Matthew Nieves, Angel Santiago, Ashleymarie Santiago, and Life Nieves; stepbrother of Ky Bowen; grandson of Priscilla and Haydee; also survived by many aunts, uncles and 20 cousins, and many, many friends. Funeral arrangements were by the MIGLIACCIO Funeral Home. Cremation, Rosehill Crematory, Linden, N.J.