Antonio Cuesta, 73

Antonio Cuesta died at home in East Hampton on May 16. He was 73 and had been ill with several ailments.

Talented with his hands, Mr. Cuesta was a trained hairstylist in his native Argentina. After immigrating to the United States in 1981 with his wife, Cristina Costanzo, and their three daughters, he worked as a hairstylist, among many other jobs, in Montauk and East Hampton. He eventually settled into painting and was remembered as an excellent worker.

After he and his wife divorced, he lived for a time in Miami and Mississippi before returning to East Hampton, where he enjoyed the company of friends and family.

An excellent cook, he frequently held court over the parrilla for family pig roasts with his former brother-in-law, Luis Costanzo. He took great pride in creating family feasts, enjoyed many Sunday afternoon cookouts, and particularly like to cook for his grandchildren. His artistic flair and love of music brought great joy to his family, they said.

Mr. Cuesta was born on May 10, 1943, in Entre Ríos, Argentina, to Eduardo and Marciana Cuesta.

His family said he took a particular liking to the family dogs. He was always willing to help take care of them and spent a great deal of time playing with them.

Mr. Cuesta is survived by his daughters, Yanina Cuesta of East Hampton, Paula Sarlo of Springs, and Veronica Sol Morsch of Colchester, Conn., by five grandchildren, and by his former wife, who lives in Miami and East Hampton. A brother, Marciano Cuesta, and a sister, Elvira Cuesta, both of Argentina, also survive.

Two other brothers, Abelardo and Vicente, and two sisters, Clara and Maria, died before him.

A private memorial for family and friends will take place on Sunday. Those who wish to attend have been asked to get in touch with a family member for details.