Edwin Acosta Acevedo

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Edwin Acosta Acevedo

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Edwin Acosta Acevedo Obituary

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Edwin Acosta Acevedo born on May 25, 1953 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, passed away

peacefully on July 6, 2025. Affectionately known as “Eddie” by his friends, Edwin was a

beloved member of his community and faithful Usher at Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida in

Mayaguez.

Throughout his life, Edwin was known for his generosity, wisdom and unmistakable

sense of humor. He served as a father figure and dear friend to many, always offering

support, laughter, and compassion. One of his greatest passions was helping children in

need – especially through the church’s children’s ministry, where he played a vital role in

providing resources for clothing, food and school supplied to underprivileged youth.

To honor Edwin’s legacy of thoughtful giving, the family has partnered with Iglesia

Bautista Nueva Vida to establish a fund in his name. This fund will continue to support

the children’s ministry and carry forward the love and kindness Edwin so freely shared.

Edwin will be deeply missed by his surviving siblings, Dorothea “Doris” Rivera, Juan

“Juany” Rivera, Jacinto “Chin” Rivera, Ruben Acosta and Milagros “Piti” Acosta, his

children, Star Emilia Lopez, Raquel Acosta, Anibal Mateo and Diana Ortiz; his adopted

daughter, Ibis Menendez-Valle; and his grandchildren, Alliah Mae Monique Boyd,

Anastasia Lee Cipriano, Ka’Vai Anthony Augustin, Yazmin Skye Martinez, David Justin

Martinez, Mia Mateo, Jayden Arias, Hannibal Mateo, Serenity Mateo, Luis Ortiz, Jr. and

Christian Ortiz. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews who

cherished his presence in their lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:

Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida

PO Box 1184

Mayaquez, PR 00681

Please write in the memo: “Edwin Acosta’s Children’s Fund”.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 5:00 PM to

7:00 PM at Alvarez Funeraria Inc, 66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055. A separate

church service for his church family will take place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 beginning

at 7:00 PM at Union Avenue Baptist Church, 413 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Funeraria Alvarez Funeral Home - Passaic

66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

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Upcoming Events

Jul

18

Memorial service

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Alvarez Funeraria Inc

66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

Send Flowers

Jul

19

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

Union Avenue Baptist Church

413 Union Avenue, Paterson, NJ 07502

Send Flowers

Only 13 hours left for delivery to next service.