Gilbert Cuesta
March 5, 1937 - July 23, 2021
Gilbert Cuesta, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Fl. on March 5th, 1937. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955 where he played Baseball and lettered in Basketball. He also served our great country in the US Army from 1960 – 1962, then the Reserve until 1966. Gilbert loved all Sports and played them often including Basketball, Racquetball, Tennis and especially Baseball. He was an avid Florida Gators Fan as well. He was a Team Manager / Baseball Coach at West Tampa Little league for over 35 years and teaching children the love of the game truly was his passion! His Legacy will be one of temperance, kindness, love and loyalty and will live on for generations to come! He was preceded in death by his parents, Andres Cuesta and Maria Busciglio Cuesta, Brother Andrew Cuesta (Mirta). He is survived by his 2 daughters Malanie Jolicoeur (Jared) and Belinda Leto as well as his 2 Grandsons Brennan Baker and Jason Leto. He is also survived by Minnie Cuesta and his siblings, Gloria Bass (Howard), Roseann Hale, Violet Langieri (Roger) and Danny Cuesta (Marta) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, all whom he loved dearly. The family would like to give special Thanks as well to Noemi Castro, Mary Ellen Parra and Mike Russell. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 4-6 pm at Boza and Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, Fl. with sharing of memories by friends and family. A Memorial service will be held following visitation at 6pm.
Gilbert Cuesta, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2021. He was born in Tampa, Fl. on March 5th, 1937. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1955 where he played Baseball and lettered in Basketball. He also served our great... View Obituary & Service Information