Jersey City, New Jersey
STEPHEN ANTHONY ACOSTA Stephen Anthony Acosta, of Newark, passed away on April 10, 2018. He was 47. Born in St. Croix, USVI, Stephen was a graduate of St. Croix Central High School before coming to Jersey City in 1991. He went on to study at Jersey City State College, where he earned a Bachelor's...
Read MoreWill be remembered as a great teacher that cared and respected his students. He will be missed, may he Rest In Peace. From the Monne and Nieves family. A student!
Joseph Nieves monne
May 02, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ
A few years ago, I was running a Bakesale with the night students. We were trying to raise money for a show. One of my students, George, whose girlfriend had made a coconut cake, recognized Stephen as one of his former teachers from the Detention Center. He approached him and told him how we're raising money, and talked to him about our shows. Stephen was so proud of George, and the positive changes in his life, he gave us $20 for the Bakesale. I never forgot that because it was our biggest...
April 20, 2018
may you teach above in the heavens.
adam molina
April 20, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ
The heavens have open up for a very special angel. You will be missed.
Adam Molina
April 20, 2018 | Jersey CITY, NJ
As someone who was tutored by him in my freshman year at County Prep, and occasionally saw him in the morning, Mr. Acostas passing was really surprising. He was very mild-mannered and quiet, but always good at helping me understand the bigger picture of what he taught. May he rest in peace, and may his remaining family continue to live life as he would definitely want them to.
- Luis J
April 19, 2018
I'm so sorry for your family's loss, may you draw close to our loving God by reading his word, where you can find comfort in the hope that of seeing our loved one again in a beautiful new paradise home here on earth. Psalm 115:16-- Psalm 83;18
April 19, 2018
Dear Family,
Your loved one blessed so many people with his personality and kindness. Praying that you'll find comfort in your memories and in the knowledge that others are missing him too.
Kacie
April 19, 2018
May your memory be eternal.
Raluca shields
April 19, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ
Stephen, was such a kind and caring man, I will never forget his generosity and kindness towards the night students we both taught at one time. I am very sorry for your loss.
Raluca Shields
April 19, 2018 | Jersey City, NJ