Nelson William Feliciano of Talihina, Oklahoma was born November 27, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York to Isidro and Nilsa Brunilda (Villanueva) Feliciano and passed away on June 27, 2026 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the age of 71.

Nelson is survived by:

His wife: Naida Feliciano

Three sons: Nelson Daniel Feliciano, Joshua Joel Feliciano, and Richard William Feliciano

His mother: Nilsa Villanueva Feliciano

His sister: Lillian Feliciano

His grandchildren: Cassandra Roustai, Emilia Grace Feliciano, Makai Feliciano-Melton, and Ciel Louis Feliciano

His cousins: Maureen Chatham, Jeffrey Morales, and Steven DeArmas

His nephew: Damien Aguilar

Numerous other loved ones and a host of many friends

He was preceded in death by his father, Isidro Feliciano; his paternal grandparents, Santiago and Paula Feliciano; and his maternal grandparents, Catalino Villanueva and Innocencia Medina.

Nelson, an esteemed electrician at Lutheran Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated his life to service both in his profession and through his commitments to community organizations. A proud member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, he also contributed to the Pathfinders, Medical Cadets, Disabled American Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. As a veteran of the United States Navy during the Vietnam era, Nelson served his country with honor. He cherished his time spent with family, creating memories that will resonate for years to come. Nelson's warm spirit and kindness touched the lives of many, and he will be deeply missed by all who loved and knew him.

Nelson’s memorial service to honor his life will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Wilburton, Oklahoma with Pastor John Grosboll and Pastor Robert Quintana officiating. Burial of cremains will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the U.S. National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas with military honors provided by the Poteau DAV Chapter #63 under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral & Cremation Center of Poteau, Oklahoma. “LeFlore County’s First and Only On-Site Crematory”