Luis Acevedo

ALBANY Luis Acevedo, 70, died Thursday, May 12, 2005 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he lived most of his life in Miami, Fla. He was employed as a chef at a number of restaurants and country clubs in Florida before retiring and moving to Guilderland, N.Y. He always enjoyed cooking for family and friends, and he was a passionate fan of baseball. Mr. Acevedo was a man completely devoted to his loving family. He was the son of the late Santiago Acevedo and Francisca Gonzalez. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Melinda Acevedo of Guilderland, N.Y; his children, Luis Acevedo of Guilderland, N.Y, Nancy Gonzalez, Yolanda Zwick and Angela Acevedo, all of Miami, Fla. and Joanne Peebles of Rockville, Md.; his sisters, Juana, Monserrate and Auria Acevedo of Arecibo, PR; his brother, Juan Acevedo of Miami, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Margaret LaHera of Guilderland, N.Y.; and by 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was predeceased by his children, Nydia Torres and Carlos Acevedo; his sister, Elba Acevedo; and by two grandchildren. Calling hours will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Funeral services and interment will be held in Puerto Rico on Tuesday and Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061.