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Jose Acosta Obituary

Jose Acosta Naples, FL 12/26/1946 to 6/17/2013

Jose Manuel (Pepe) Acosta was born in Camaguey, Cuba to Eulalia Cor redera Acosta and Dr. Santiago Manuel Acosta. In 1960, at 13 years young, his parents sent him and his 17 year old sister to Miami FL with hopes of joining them soon after. Unfortunately the government of Cuba changed faster than they had anticipated and were unable to leave. Santiago was born in the Canary Islands January 1, 1902 and lost his battle to cancer on October 28, 1972 in Havana Cuba. Eulalia was born in Havana, Cuba August 25, 1914 was finally able to flee Cuba in 1972. She was laid to rest on June 17, 1979 in Miami, FL.

Pepe moved to Naples, FL in 1963 and started working for Municipal Supply Sign Company at the age 16. He met the love of his life at the Naples Pier in 1967 and married soon after.

Pepe was a loving husband, father and grandfather and he has now gone to rest after a long battle with cancer. Papi will be missed dearly but has left behind many great memories. He was employed at Municipal Supply & Sign Company from October 1, 1963 to October 17,2013 when the cancer would no longer allow him to continue.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Michelle Acosta of Naples FL; his sister, Pura Acosta of Miami; his daughter and sonin-law, Keith and Carmen Duerr (Carmen Acosta) of Naples FL; and four grandchildren, Travis and Haily LaRocque of Naples, FL and Nolan and Kelsey Duerr of Naples, FL. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 22nd, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Fuller Funeral Home, East Trail, Naples.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to Avow Hospice of Naples .

To leave condolences for the family, go to www.fullernaples.com.

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Published by Naples Daily News on Jun. 20, 2013.
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My Deepest Condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Mercedes Sosa

June 23, 2013

i love you pa rest in peace -Missy Foo (Haily)

June 23, 2013

Carmen I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad (suzy) told me about it. Please tell your Mother she is in my thoughts and prayers as well as you. Pat King

pat king

June 22, 2013

Michel es mema siento mucho lo que ha pasado yo nunca supe que pepito estaba enfermo lo sentimos mucho vamos a orar por todos ustedes Dios los bendiga/hi its lee santos im so sorry even though lost touch with each other I always loved you guys as family we r very hurt of pepe passing he avery hounerable man we just found out today of his passing it broke our hearts I wish we would've known he was sick we love you guys with all of our hearts

June 22, 2013

The Celebration for my father will be at Fuller Funeral Home on the east trail this Saturday

Carmen Duerr

June 20, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. It was always a pleasure hearing the stories of your furry friend when he would come in for food. I send you love, support and strength.

Charity Black

June 20, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss.Love and Prayer

Pastora y Luis Armona

June 20, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.
RIP Querido Pepe
Love and Prayers

Orlando & Rosario Sosa

June 20, 2013

Pepe brought a lot of light to our family in a time of darkness.

Beth & Luis Gonzalez

June 20, 2013

Martha (aya) Mohrbacher

June 19, 2013

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