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Bruce Acosta Obituary
November 27, 1951 - April 27, 2015
Raleigh
Bruce Anthony Acosta died on Monday, April 27, 2015 at Transitions LifeCare founded as Hospice of Wake County in Raleigh, North Carolina after fighting a long battle with cancer. Bruce was born on November 27, 1951, in Manhattan, New York. He lived for a time in Virginia before making his home in North Carolina. He met and married the love of his life and they resided in Wake Forest, NC for 10 years.
Bruce was an accomplished metal sculptor and retired optician. He enjoyed most of all spending time with his family and friends and was always the life of any gathering with his practical jokes and wonderful since of humor. Mentoring young adults was one of Bruce's special gifts. He also had a great love for fresh and saltwater fishing.
Bruce is survived by his father, Jorge Luis Acosta and stepmother, Ramonita); his wife, Sheila Gray Acosta and children, Sophia Lee (Jeff), Vanessa Macafee, (Rick) and Allicia Meuse (Adam); grandchildren, Olivia, Stella, Marshall, Zora & Naomi; Brother, George Acosta, Sisters, Marilyn Arroyo (Larry), Audrey Milam (Michael) and Michelle Martinson; and many nieces and nephews and their families.
Bruce is preceded in death by his mother, Luz Mercedes Monserrat. A service will be held at Greystone Baptist Church, 7509 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3 pm. Family will receive family and friends in the gathering space across from the sanctuary from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Those wishing to honor Bruce's memory may do so with a donation to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
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Janice Lyle Woodard
April 25, 2025
Bruce was always friendly and upbeat. Many years together at the school bus stop.
Janice Lyle Woodard
May 27, 2015
I'm glad Bruce and I were able to connect on facebook after all these years. He is gone too soon .
May 9, 2015
How does one heal from the loss of a son, brother, cousin, spouse, Dad, Uncle, Grandpa? You don't. You help each other's through with the memories and bonds of your loving family. May you each find the strength to carry you through the loss of this wonderful man.
THE HARDEST PART ISN'T LOSING HIM, IT'S LEARNING TO LIVE WITHOUT HIM.
My sincerest condolences to all of you.
Oakley Family
May 6, 2015
Keeping you and your family in our prayers
Daniel Rodriguez
May 5, 2015
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so glad I was able to spend time with you last summer. ❤
May 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss May The God of comfort help you doing this difficult time. Please read Psalms 83:18.
~Sincerely Gwen~
May 3, 2015
Dear Acosta Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's promise to end all pain, suffering and even death. (1 Cor. 15:26)
PRISCILLA RODRIGUEZ
May 3, 2015
DEAR BRUCE WE HAD NOT SEEN EACH OTHER IN MANY YEARS,BUT I REMEMBER OUR CHILDHOOD IN FARMINGVILLE,AND I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF YOU,AND OUR FAMILY TOGETHER. YOUR COUSIN PRISCILLA
Denise Benitez-Fawxett
May 2, 2015
Fondly remembering our childhood and interactions all those years ago. Rest well sweet cousin. Te veo despues.
May 2, 2015
May this candle burn as brightly as you did!
We will never really be apart.
May 2, 2015
I will miss you so much little brother. You were supposed to wait for me. Now you are reunited with mom for all eternity. I feel so lost and empty right now. As long I live it will always be the five of us.
Your big sister Marilyn (Mo'.)
May 1, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Our loved ones are who are asleep in death are promised a hope for the future at John 6:40.
kT
April 30, 2015
My condolences goes to family . May you find peace in the bible 2 Timothy 3:16
Marie
April 29, 2015
My deepest condolence goes out to the family during this difficult time. May God provide you with the strength and comfort you need as you cope with your loss. (Psalms 9:9)
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