eppie Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 http://www.baytownsun.com/story.lasso?e ... 3d8d49aed0 Lee Acosta Lee Acosta, 63, of Baytown, departed this life on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at a Baytown Hospital, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born in Millican, Texas on October 14, 1942, Lee was the oldest of three children born to Alejandro and Victoria DeLeon Acosta. A longtime resident of Baytown, he graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1960 where he played catcher for the Gander baseball team, he was later a member of the Baytown Hawks fast pitch softball team. A member of the Catholic faith, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. On January 4, 1964, he married the love of his life Alice Serrano in Baytown. Lee worked at Exxon Refinery from 1967, until he retired as a First Line Supervisor in 1999. A tremendous athlete and avid weightlifter, he loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Preceded in death by his father, Alejandro Acosta; Lee is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Alice Acosta of Baytown; son, Joseph Librado Acosta of Baytown; daughters, Stephanie Acosta-Griffin and husband, Michael of Saunderstown, RI, Cathy Zawadzki and husband, Jim of Spring, TX, and Victoria Lee Acosta of Gaitherburg, MD; sister, Linda Araujo and husband, Dennis of Baytown; mother, Victoria Acosta of Baytown; brother, Samuel Acosta of Baytown; grandchildren, Joshua Dale Acosta, Joseph Librado Acosta, Jr., Owen Alejandro Griffin, Anna-Sophia Griffin, Cameron James Zawadzki, Jarred Anthony Zawadzki and Julianna Marie Zawadzki. The family will receive friends at Crespo & Jirrels Funeral Home Friday, March 24, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m., with vigil service at 6 p.m. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m., Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 800 W. Baker Rd., Rev. William Oliver, celebrant. Interment will follow at White Cemetery. Honoring the family a pallbearers will be, Ricky Lenoir, Michael Griffin, Bobby Serrano, Dennis Araujo, Joseph Acosta, Jr. and Joshua Dale Acosta. Lee was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and treasured friend to many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made in Lee’s memory to Lung Cancer Support Community at www.lchelp.org . Arrangements are entrusted to Crespo & Jirrels Funeral and Cremation Services, 6123 Garth Road, Baytown, 281-839-0700. To view the obituary or post a tribute to the family, visit www.crespoandjirrels.com. Published March 24, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Dear Eppie I am so sorry...... Strength and comfort to you and your family. Love Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Dear Eppie, I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad.. Hugs, Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Dearest Eppie, So very sad for your tremendous loss. love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, My condolences to you and your family. Praying for you all to have strength and comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Know that we will be here to support you in the days ahead. love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Oh, Eppie, I'm so very sorry. I didn't expect this news. Be gentle with yourself, and prayers going out for you and your family at this most difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanie55 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I'm shocked and saddened by this news. My sincere condolences. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, My deepest sympathies for the loss of your dear father. Peace and strength for you in the coming weeks. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I am so sorry Eppie. May God give you all the strength you will need. Many sympathies to your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I am so so sorry for your tremendous loss.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie I am so sorry to hear this morning about your dad. Will say a prayer for you and your family today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Oh Eppie,I am so sorry. I was worried when you didn't post. I will say tons of prayers for you and your family to get through this difficult time. Love and hugs... Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie-- I am so sorry you lost your father. My condolences to you and your family. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie,I am very sorry for the loss of your father.We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Oh Eppie, I am so sorry to read about your father. My warmest thoughts are with you and your family during this most difficult time. Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I'm so sorry to hear about your father. My sincerest condolences. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie22 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I am extremely saddened to hear about your Dad!!! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please let us know how you are doing. Hugs and Prayers Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie: I didn't expect to read this -- I am so sorry for your tremendous loss. Please accept my sincere condolences and know that we will be here in the times ahead. Sending peace and strength to you and your family, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I'm so, so sorry Eppie. I'll keep your family in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 (((Eppie))), I've been away and was SO shocked to read this news . I am just so very sorry to hear this ~~ please know you and your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully you will be able to come back for some love and support from all of us. May your memories be of some comfort and help sustain you, Eppie. My heart hurts with yours. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Dear Eppie, I didn't expect to read this, either, and I am so very sorry for this great loss to you and your family. Sending you love, hugs and prayers! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Oh, Eppie, I didn't expect this. I don't know what to say... I'm so sorry to hear this! My prayers for you and your family. Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalouDP Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Eppie: I have been thinking about your Dad all week. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We are praying for your family for strength and comfort in this difficult time. God Bless Love Thomas & Malou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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