Obituary of Nilo Leano Villarin

Nilo Leano Villarin, 78, of Great Falls, VA passed away on May 23, 2015, with his loving wife by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 27,1936 in Manila, Philippines to the late Severo and Consolacion Villarin. Nilo attended Victorino Mapa High School and received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from MAPUA Institute of Technology in Manila. He has been recognized as a successful entrepreneur, an inventor and a philanthropist. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband and a proud father and grandfather. Growing up, Nilo enjoyed billiards and playing the piano. Unfortunately, the onset of a condition called multifocal motor neuropathy robbed him of the dexterity in his hands thereby preventing him from participating many of the activities he enjoyed. Later in life he found enjoyment in working on his inventions and was successful in obtaining several patents. In addition, Nilo enjoyed attending family get-togethers, making people laugh, playing poker and watching boxing. What he enjoyed most in the world was traveling to new places with his wife. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Eufracia Potente and Dolores Ledesma; and a brother, Mario Leano. Nilo is survived by his wife of 40 years, Myrian; son Neil (Janie) Villarin; daughter Gail (John) Beeman; grandchildren Logan, Ethan, and Reagan Villarin; and his three Jack Russell Terriers, Peanut, Gizmo and Napoleon. He is also survived by a brother, Jose Villarin, and an aunt Trinidad Serra. Viewing and funeral arrangements will be held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church located at 46833 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164. The visitation will be from 6:00 PM until 8:30 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 and Thursday, May 28, 2015. A service will be held at the church at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 29, 2015. Memorial contributions in memory of Nilo may be sent to Feed the Hungry, Inc., 6419 Floridon Ct. Springfield, VA 22150. Please include in the memo "Hilltop Elementary School" to ensure that all proceeds go directly to Nilo's favorite charity.