Birth date: Jan 4, 1931 Death date: Jan 2, 2022
January 14, 1931- January 2, 2022 M. Paul Nestor died with his family at his side on January 2, 2022 at the age of 90. Paul was born in Parsons, WV on January 14, 1931 to Minor and Mattie Nestor. His strong work ethic started you Read Obituary
Sincere condolences from Ann Bagshaw. I have many fond memories of Billy and my visits with Paul and Maybelle. Prayers to you.
Paul was my dentist starting 30 years ago. He convinced me to join his Sunday school group at the Methodist church in Tampa. I would go there and also take my daughter Kristin to her class . I formed great friendship s with the group. Now there are only 2 of us left. Paul & Mabelle we’re especially kind to me during my divorce. They had me over twice for dinner. I will never forget their generosity and kindness. I have lost a good friend.
I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the Nestor family. Mrs. Nestor, I hope you know how much you and Dr. Nestor both mean to me. I've spent the last two weeks trying to find the right words to say. It seems like yesterday, my mom and I came to visit you two, and he was showing me his "iPad" (the notepad he kept in his pocket). Dr. Nestor was not only a pillar in the South Tampa community, but a leader, and mentor in the dental profession. For me, he was more like a second father.
While I was in high school, I can remember being on the job a few months before he asked me what I planned to do with the rest of my life. When I told him an answer that involved being in the fast-food industry, it wasn't the right answer; and you can only imagine the look on his face. He made me think long and hard about the reason I'd landed the job at his office in the first place. I'd taken an aptitude test that matched my career to the field of dentistry or obtaining a degree in science. He knew I wanted to be a dentist, but he wanted me to be prepared. When I returned to work the following week, he greeted me with the dental hygiene curriculum, course schedule, and counselor I needed to meet with. He wanted me to learn the role of every dental team member before going to dental school to ensure it was what I really wanted to do. He said as a bonus, he'd take the weekend computer course with me, as this was around the time electronic records were going to be mandated. Everyone in the office knew how he felt about computers, but I was the chosen one.
He didn't stop there, when he'd make house calls, I was the chosen one. The joke would be for me to make sure I wore my seat belt and hold on tight, because he had a lead foot. The point is he never stopped pushing me. Our last conversation was in June, and he was still pushing me to be better. He played such an instrumental role in building my character, and I will miss him dearly. So, I say to Laura, Mabelle, and Paul, thank you for sharing your father with me. I pray for your peace and healing. Now, he's been chosen to serve an even bigger purpose, and I'm sure he'll do it with the highest honors.
Love always,
Renee II
I knew Mr. Nestor as "Dusty" - from my mother, Jo Ann White Chaplin, who was a classmate of his in the class of 1948.
I met him a few times when I took my mother to some of their class reunions. Mom always spoke in glowing terms of Dusty. I have all of her yearbooks from Parsons High School, as well as mementos from that time.
I feel as if I knew him well myself, from all her stories of her beloved high school years. Reading his obituary and having met him, I know that he was a wonderful man and I send all my live and condolences to his family and friends.
Sadly, my mother passed away last August.
Dr. Nestor was my very first dentist way back in the early 70s. As a young child, I never feared going to his office. Of course, knowing I would be able to get a prize from the treasure box was always an incentive, however, it was that smile of his that he greeted each of his patients with that instantly put us at ease. He was a very sweet person and truly one of kind. My entire family trusted him for our dental needs. He was an original. The absolute best! When my mom passed away in 2012, my daughter started a lemonade stand to raise money for the American Lung Association in her memory. I received a beautiful letter and generous donation from Dr. Nestor. My mom was always a big fan of his. My family was deeply touched by such an act of kindness, but not surprised. That was just who he was. I am sad that we have lost him, but I will always be grateful that my family had the opportunity to know him. I pray everyone will find comfort in their memories of this special man.
Janet Shackowsky Piazza
I recall vividly a kind and spiritually led colleague over many decades. Paul’s office setting was one of my initial continuing education adventures. We met only annually the last few years at the May meeting of the Hillsborough County Dental Association honoring long time members of organized dentistry. My condolences to the family.
Tom Garrett, Temple Terrace
Uncle Paul was fun......
My earliest memory of Uncle Paul occurred when my family was visiting PaPa and
Grammy Nestor in Parsons, WV. Uncle Paul was my mom's younger brother. I was
about four years old.
Grammy had called everyone down to breakfast. Uncle Paul, Cousin David and I were lined up to come down the narrow stairway when Uncle Paul hoisted me upon his shoulders. And, with Cousin David following - down the stairs we marched loudly singing
"Grandma's Lye Soap". Sweet Grammy just smiled and shook her head.
Paul Nestor was a kind and generous man. He loved the Lord and his family
We will all miss him.
Sincerely, Dianna Carr Bevil
To The Nestor Family, my thoughts, feelings, and emotions are with you. Paul was my friend, my fellow professional, and my dentist. He was above all a wonderful individual..
I will miss his presence. May God bless him. Joseph F. Diaz, DDS.
Paul was a beautiful human being. I met Paul through my good friend Mabelle. I am a home body but I always made it a point to visit and say hello to Paul whenever he came to Maryland to visit Mabelle. He was the type of person that made you feel special, that when you spoke with him no matter if it was insignificant, you had his undivided attention.He genuinely took time to get to know you. I loved engaging in conversation with him. He was joyous and warm and loved his family. I am very saddened by his departure but reconciled in knowing that Heaven has one more awesome angel! My condolences to all of those who loved him but especially to my dear friends Mabelle, Curt, John and Quinn.
