Nicolas Melvin

Martinez-Romero

At 50 years of age, Nicolas passed away at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte NC on Thursday July 13 while undergoing treatment for an aggressive cancer illness.  He was born and raised in Apastepeque, San Vicente, El Salvador and he was a son of Antonio A. Martinez and Josefa Romero de Martinez, both at home in El Salvador.  20 years ago as a young man Nicolas came to the area and settled in East Boston.  He worked for most of that time as an environmental specialist with Spaulding Hospital/North End Rehabilitation in Boston.  In his lifetime Nicolas was dedicated to fitness and exercise, he enjoyed playing soccer and was a devoted uncle and second father figure to his many nieces and nephews.  He is survived by his brothers Yany Martinez-Romero, Francisco Martinez-Romero both of Chelsea, Jesus Martinez-Romero of East Boston and Alberto Martinez-Romero of North Carolina  He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.