Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Nesta Family. John will be deeply missed by his Rocky Neck community of family and friends, and by all who knew him.
John L. “In Love With My Next Painting” Nesta, 72, Prominent Cape Ann Artist, of Gloucester. Husband of Jennifer S. (Miles) Nesta, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2017. John had a gallery in The Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester, MA for over 40 years. He is survived by his loving family. His visiting hours will be held on Monday, September 18, from 5-7 p.m. in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St. Gloucester, MA. John’s service will be held on Tuesday, September 19 at 10 a.m. in the Greely Funeral Home. Burial will be held privately. A reception will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in the Rocky Neck Cultural Center, 6 Wonson St. Gloucester, MA at 2:30 p.m. Friends and acquaintances are all cordially invited to these gatherings. Online condolences may be given at: www.greelyfuneralhome.com Greely Funeral Home Gloucester, MA. 978-283-0698
Published in The Boston Globe on Sept. 17, 2017
Photos courtesy Good Morning Gloucester photo library.
Good Morning Gloucester 
I’m very sad – John Nesta’s death brings back memories of the short time – 1977 – when I lived on Rocky Neck and spent time in that building before it was his Gallery. He was an interesting man and I was fascinated by his artistry. R.I.P. John.
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I lost a brother and my heart goes out to his family.
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On Aug 6, 2017 my brother was visiting and I brought him to Rocky Neck to show him John’s art. John came out and spent a full hour
with us talking of his career and life as an artist, his painting techniques , showing various paintings and encouraging my brother to follow his retirement dream to also become an artist. We entered as strangers and left as friends. I will never forget this exquisitely talented artist of classic Gloucester scenes and his wonderful warm and welcoming personality during our visit. I think it could be said that he was in love with his next painting and the next visitor to enter his studio. Gloucester has lost one of its finest. My condolences to his family and the Colony of Artists he inspired.
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Very sad and his spirit lives on in the community he loved and family and friends who loved him!! Prayers and thoughts are with family and community! Caught the spirit of community in his art I have seen! All three above posts talk to this! Dave:-( & Kim:-(
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From the time he opened his gallery in my Salem building in the early 70’s, I’ve always considered John a man of guts & soul, a man I could trust. We are very sad about his passing & sorry not to know of his service. We’ll miss him & our yearly meetings. Hugs to his children & grandkids.
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