Mario Crespo

Mario Crespo was born April 19, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois to Amador Crespo and Genoveva Millet. Mario grew up on the south side of Chicago, and attended school there. As a young boy, Mario enjoyed collecting stamps and coins, loved listening to all kinds of music, and took great pride in how he looked and dressed when he left his home. Mario left Chicago to live in Omaha. In 2003, he met Tracy Grieve. Mario and Tracy were married August 11, 2006 on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with several friends and family members in attendance, including their daughter, Zoey. Mario, Tracy, and Zoey made their home in Omaha, moved to Killeen, Texas for a short time, and returned to Omaha. Tracy preceded Mario in death in 2012. Mario held many jobs, but most often worked installing carpet, flooring, and tile. He was very talented when doing these jobs, especially his tile work. He was more than willing to take on “side” jobs for family, friends, and extended family, and always took pride in doing an exceptional job for people he cared about. Mario was a humble, kind, cheerful man, who always had a smile on his face, and had an infectious laugh. He had a calm demeanor, and was respectful of others. He would help anybody with anything, be it installing flooring, moving to a new house, shingling a shed, fixing a deck, or any number of odd jobs. He had a knack for working with his hands, and could piece together or fix almost anything, at least he would give it a try. He had a curious mind, and would read up on things that interested him. He took a special interest in homeopathic medicine, curious to see if natural herbs and other elements could do more good than some mainstream medicine. Mario was a very good cook, and loved eating spicy food. He was very proud of his Puerto Rican heritage. He enjoyed going to garage sales and searching for any antiques or collectibles that may be of interest, or may have more worth than what he paid for them. He collected numerous books, albums, and movies over the years. Mario loved Tracy and Zoey, and cherished their wedding in Mexico, and the trip they all took to California for Tracy’s cousin’s wedding, then on to San Diego to visit his brother, Orlando, and sister, Christina. Mario will be remembered as a good-hearted, loving person, who cared for his daughter, Zoey. Mario died suddenly on September 21, 2018 at Creighton/Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 55 years, 5 months, and two days. He was preceded in death by his wife, Tracy, and parents-in-law James and Marion Grieve. Mario is survived by his daughter, Zoey of Omaha, mother Genoveva Millet and father Amador Crespo of Chicago, Illinois, siblings Marisa & Agustin Guerrero of McKinney, Texas, Orlando & Laura Crespo of Chula Vista, California, Christina Crespo of Chula Vista, California, and Marcos Crespo of Chicago, Illinois, and his in-laws Pat & Mary Grieve, Kelly Hanson, Mike & Lynn Grieve, Colleen & Dale Burow, and Holly & Aaron Janssen, and their families, and his significant other, Rita Nickels.

Mario Crespo

April 19, 1963 - September 21, 2018