Nelson Lugo, 62, of Lancaster, passed away on August 1, 2024.

Born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Jorge Lugo, Sr. and Maria Amaro Acabeo Lugo.

Nelson had been a Licensed Practical Nurse for many years, caring for veterans at Johns Hopkins Medical Center and Conestoga View. He had also been a well-known cook at the Lancaster Dispensing Company.

He loved salsa music, especially the music of Hector Lavoe and his well-known song, "El Cantante", and was a beautiful singer himself; he could always be found singing while he was out walking in Lancaster. He enjoyed writing and poetry, was a talented cook, and loved to discuss history, the arts and books. He was an encyclopedia of knowledge. He had a great sense of humor and he and his brother, Jorge "Jorgie" were always inseparable.

Nelson is survived by his children: Nicole Lugo Mitchell, RN of Jenkintown, and Nelson Lugo, Jr. and Jesseica Lugo, both of Lancaster; by his siblings: Bruno Soto and his wife Frances, Wanda Rodriguez and her husband Jorge, Janette Clay, and Jorge Lugo, Jr.; and by many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private. There will be a celebration of life. Date to be determined.