Jacob M. “Jake” Nost
September 26, 1967 - March 30, 2024
Jacob M. “Jake” Nost, age 56, of Bear, DE, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on September 26, 1967, he was a son of the late Jake A. Nost and Barbara L. (Davis) Greenwell. Jake grew up in Delaware City and had many friends. He worked construction in his younger years and then worked for many years as a union laborer with Local #199. During this time, Jake met his beloved girlfriend and best friend, Hope. Together, they adopted his precious Daddy’s puppy, LuLu, and his loving kitty, Baby Girl.
A friend to many, Jake would help out his friends with cooking meals, auto, and home repairs. Jake and Hope enjoyed riding their motorcycles together, stopping and hanging out with their friends to shoot pool and play pinball. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his buddies and hanging out at the Red Lion Inn. Jake loved playing the Delaware Lottery and Keno (which he was very lucky at), hunting, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his three grandsons. Jake liked listening to classic rock and country music. Above all, he loved his family and friends and making memories with them.
In addition to his parents, Jake was preceded in death by his beloved girlfriend, Hope; brothers, Paul, Ronnie, and Jeff; stepfather, Loyd T. Greenwell; nephew, Lil Joey; and sister-in-law, Helen Nost. He is survived by his siblings, Patricia Glenn (Dub), Cheryl “Cher” Griffin, Laura Nost Jones (Ralph), and AJ “Biggie” Nost; twin brother, Joseph “Joe” Nost (Mandy); daughter, Bethany Cruz; stepchildren, Rebecca Fulton, Eric Zane, Nick Ward, and Mark Ward; grandchildren, Trey, Cameron, Levi, and Maxxi; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will begin at 1 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Delaware City Fire Hall, 815 5th Street, Delaware City, DE. Inurnment will be held privately.
Lauren
Love & miss you do much Weeze 💙
Sheila Ayers
So very sorry for your loss… I miss you so much Jake, I will cherish our 34yr friendship forever. you will never be forgotten….RIP 💔🙏💙
Joe Patterson
To the Nost family we just wanted too say how sorry to hear about Jake our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mary June and Joe Patterson
Corn dog
Sorry to all family for your loss but Im sure Jake hurdy and Gary are happy to be together again for those who New them there all are missed but reunited you will be sadly missed buddy love you
ElizabethHallett
Sorry for the loss Jake may he RIP prayers for the family we love you all.
Carol Bennett
Jake, I really miss you old friend. You’re definitely gone too soon 💔
Maureen
My Prayers and Love go out to the Family of Jake. May he rest in Eternal Peace.
Paul Deyarmin
Another great friend gone too soon R.I.P JAKE .My thoughts and prayers 🙏 for all.
Laura Nost-Jones
Jake, I love you so very much, n miss you even more, I cant believe that you are gone..😢😢😢, I’ve loved you your whole life helping Mom taking care of you since you were born.. I take comfort in knowing you are no longer in pain, n with our loved ones…RIP my loving brother, forever n always, your sis, Laura.
Chris Edge
It took all I had in me to not put Chris “Boss” Edge. I can hear Jake now… fueling the flames. I am soo sorry for for the loss of Jake and the gapping whole his absence has created. You all treated me like I was a part of the family and Jake was no different.
RIP Big Jakie
Robert Leone
Rip. Best keno bro ever. Good ole boy. 👊🏻
Taffy McMichael
So sorry for your loss of Jake. Prayers and sincere sympathy for all of you. He was always so sweet. Rest in peace, Jake.
Tracy
I will miss you forever my dear friend! I know you struggled these past few years and how much you missed Hope! I pray you are together forever in love! ❤️ Prayers for your family. 🙏🏻
Aaron
Love and miss you unk lol talking bout my hair when ever I see you playing them tickets at the smoke shop 💪🏿🦅
KimiKat
My sincere condolences to the Nost family
Susan Maden Beaver
Cheryl and family, so sorry for your family’s loss. Sincere condolences. 🫂🫂
Michael Ford
Miss you Jake, calling you and hearing you say, Squirrel?? And my response was Chipmunk?? LoL I miss those early day phone calls saying you ready Squirrel? I’d say yup on my way and we’d go bar hopping and having a great time. Always looked at you like a big brother. You’ll be missed but we’ll be sure to keep your memories alive.
Leo Law
Safe journey, I know you’ll still be watching over your friends and family…God Bless.
Leo
Sheila Ayers
I miss you so much Jake 😥💔🙏💙