Juan Fernando “Johnny” Nieves, 39, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 in his home.

Born in the Bronx, New York, he was the son of Juan Nieves and Norma Iris Pizzini. Johnny attended high school in North Brunswick, New Jersey. He worked many different jobs, including Home Depot. Johnny was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed playing video games and was an avid comic book collector.

Survivors: His mother Norma and her companion Myron Ward of Ossining, New York; father Juan and his wife Janet of Pottsville; maternal grandmother, Georgina Perales and her companion Felix Gonzalez of Bethlehem; daughter, Kristina Nieves of Bridgewater, New Jersey; beloved Aunts, Nilda Soler of Bethlehem and Millie Bayron of Whitehall in addition to other aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family.

Services: A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, September 9, 2022 in the James Funeral Home, 527 Center Street, Bethlehem. A viewing will be held on Friday from 12:30 PM until the time of the service. Entombment will follow at Holy Saviour Cemetery, Bethlehem.