Nelson "Nelly Belly" Tini, age 9

Lost to gun violence on May 2, 2022 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

He passed away on May 6, 2022.

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  • Nickname:
    6 Nelly
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  • Personality:
    5 loving
    5 funny
  • Occupation:
    7 baseball :)
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  • Comments:
    9 This truly breaks my heart to read. May u find comfort in the arms of the lord baby boy🙏
    6 My goodness, what an angel🥀
    6 We will miss you jesus and god take care of him please❤
    6 PRAYERS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
    6 lord take care him and his brother
    12 The incident actually happened on May 6, 2022
    7 I miss you more as each day passes. You are forever 9 and I am forever changed.
    6 you are so loved and missed dearly. ❤️
    7 thanks for the memories. I miss you both so much 💞
    5 i miss you so much
    4 some days i have to remind myself to breathe. i miss you both so much.
    3 happy heavenly birthday
    2 happy 12th birthday buddy - i miss you dearly
    2 #47 i know you are smiling

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