Nreka Camaj was beloved by many. His death was a shock and tradgedy to all his family and friends. Born to Vasel Mirashi Camaj and Mrija (Lulgjuraj) Camaj on December 31, 1957 in Vuksanlekaj, Yugoslavia, now Montenegro. He was their only son. His father Vaseli died on Nreka's birthday, which was coincedently his own birthday, on December 31, 1988.