Salvador V. Acosta, Sr., "Salvy," passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the age of 97, in Chesterfield, Missouri. Salvy was born in 1914 in Laredo, Texas.
He is survived by his sons: Dr. Edmund Acosta, of University City, Missouri, and LTC(R) Salvador V Acosta, Jr. (MAJ(R) Suzanne Hutchinson), of North Charleston, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Linda Acosta; son-in-law, COL(R) Michael Jones; six grandchildren: Michael (Valerie) Jones, Elisa (Brendan) O'Hern, Austin Jones, Victoria (Clay) Powell, Josh (Emily) Jones, and Emily Acosta; nine great grandchildren: Elizabeth Nash, Brayden and Ella Jones; Patrick and Adalyn O'Hern; Alanna, Major, and Evelyn Powell; Harper Jones; and soon to be born Nolan Powell; numerous nieces and nephews, Alicia (Ray) Schriedel, Almita Lobo, Josie, Eloy and Maria Acosta. Salvy was pre-deceased by his parents, Edmundo J. and Dolores V. Acosta, of Mexico; his ex-wife, Leticia Acosta of Brackettville, Texas; his daughter, Irma Jones of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; his brothers, Eloy and Jesus; his sisters, Dora Acosta, Consuelo Rodriguez, and Alicia Munoz; nephew Salvador Acosta; and great-nephew, Raymond Schriedel.
Growing up in San Antonio, Salvy was an avid and able sportsman, playing football and baseball. During the barnstorming days of the New York Yankees in the 1920's, Salvy saw Babe Ruth hit a home run in an exhibition game with local San Antonio ballplayers. Seven decades later, he saw Mark McGuire hit a record-setting home run in St Louis. Prior to the beginning of World War II, Salvy displayed his strong patriotism by being one of the first men in San Antonio to sign up with the Texas Army National Guard. Salvy quickly rose through the ranks and, while deployed in the European Theater, he was the 1st Sergeant of HHC, 1276th Engineer Battalion (Combat). A Battle of the Bulge veteran, 1st Sergeant Acosta and his unit were ultimately awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions in combat during World War II. Upon his retirement from the Army as a Master Sergeant, E-7, Salvy continued his federal government service by working for Job Corps in McKinney, Texas, and the Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas.
Throughout his life, Salvy built his life dedicated to supporting his children, grandchildren, and his country. He was an excellent coach to his children in sports, especially baseball and golf. He was proud of his family's many accomplishments. He enjoyed meeting people throughout his many years, and a smile was ever present. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to the viewing at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, Friday, August 10, from 6:30-9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St. Ann Street, on Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the veteran's PTSD support organization, "Not Alone", P.O. Box 92371, Nashville, Tennessee 37209. Or call "Not Alone" at 1-888-497-0379. Condolences may be sent to the Acosta family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com
Published in Express-News on Aug. 9, 2012
He is survived by his sons: Dr. Edmund Acosta, of University City, Missouri, and LTC(R) Salvador V Acosta, Jr. (MAJ(R) Suzanne Hutchinson), of North Charleston, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Linda Acosta; son-in-law, COL(R) Michael Jones; six grandchildren: Michael (Valerie) Jones, Elisa (Brendan) O'Hern, Austin Jones, Victoria (Clay) Powell, Josh (Emily) Jones, and Emily Acosta; nine great grandchildren: Elizabeth Nash, Brayden and Ella Jones; Patrick and Adalyn O'Hern; Alanna, Major, and Evelyn Powell; Harper Jones; and soon to be born Nolan Powell; numerous nieces and nephews, Alicia (Ray) Schriedel, Almita Lobo, Josie, Eloy and Maria Acosta. Salvy was pre-deceased by his parents, Edmundo J. and Dolores V. Acosta, of Mexico; his ex-wife, Leticia Acosta of Brackettville, Texas; his daughter, Irma Jones of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; his brothers, Eloy and Jesus; his sisters, Dora Acosta, Consuelo Rodriguez, and Alicia Munoz; nephew Salvador Acosta; and great-nephew, Raymond Schriedel.
Growing up in San Antonio, Salvy was an avid and able sportsman, playing football and baseball. During the barnstorming days of the New York Yankees in the 1920's, Salvy saw Babe Ruth hit a home run in an exhibition game with local San Antonio ballplayers. Seven decades later, he saw Mark McGuire hit a record-setting home run in St Louis. Prior to the beginning of World War II, Salvy displayed his strong patriotism by being one of the first men in San Antonio to sign up with the Texas Army National Guard. Salvy quickly rose through the ranks and, while deployed in the European Theater, he was the 1st Sergeant of HHC, 1276th Engineer Battalion (Combat). A Battle of the Bulge veteran, 1st Sergeant Acosta and his unit were ultimately awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions in combat during World War II. Upon his retirement from the Army as a Master Sergeant, E-7, Salvy continued his federal government service by working for Job Corps in McKinney, Texas, and the Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas.
Throughout his life, Salvy built his life dedicated to supporting his children, grandchildren, and his country. He was an excellent coach to his children in sports, especially baseball and golf. He was proud of his family's many accomplishments. He enjoyed meeting people throughout his many years, and a smile was ever present. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to the viewing at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, Friday, August 10, from 6:30-9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St. Ann Street, on Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the veteran's PTSD support organization, "Not Alone", P.O. Box 92371, Nashville, Tennessee 37209. Or call "Not Alone" at 1-888-497-0379. Condolences may be sent to the Acosta family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com
Published in Express-News on Aug. 9, 2012
Salvador V. Acosta, Sr., "Salvy," passed away peacefully, Sunday, August 5, 2012, at the age of 97, in Chesterfield, Missouri. Salvy was born in 1914 in Laredo, Texas.
He is survived by his sons: Dr. Edmund Acosta, of University City, Missouri, and LTC(R) Salvador V Acosta, Jr. (MAJ(R) Suzanne Hutchinson), of North Charleston, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Linda Acosta; son-in-law, COL(R) Michael Jones; six grandchildren: Michael (Valerie) Jones, Elisa (Brendan) O'Hern, Austin Jones, Victoria (Clay) Powell, Josh (Emily) Jones, and Emily Acosta; nine great grandchildren: Elizabeth Nash, Brayden and Ella Jones; Patrick and Adalyn O'Hern; Alanna, Major, and Evelyn Powell; Harper Jones; and soon to be born Nolan Powell; numerous nieces and nephews, Alicia (Ray) Schriedel, Almita Lobo, Josie, Eloy and Maria Acosta. Salvy was pre-deceased by his parents, Edmundo J. and Dolores V. Acosta, of Mexico; his ex-wife, Leticia Acosta of Brackettville, Texas; his daughter, Irma Jones of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; his brothers, Eloy and Jesus; his sisters, Dora Acosta, Consuelo Rodriguez, and Alicia Munoz; nephew Salvador Acosta; and great-nephew, Raymond Schriedel.
Growing up in San Antonio, Salvy was an avid and able sportsman, playing football and baseball. During the barnstorming days of the New York Yankees in the 1920's, Salvy saw Babe Ruth hit a home run in an exhibition game with local San Antonio ballplayers. Seven decades later, he saw Mark McGuire hit a record-setting home run in St Louis. Prior to the beginning of World War II, Salvy displayed his strong patriotism by being one of the first men in San Antonio to sign up with the Texas Army National Guard. Salvy quickly rose through the ranks and, while deployed in the European Theater, he was the 1st Sergeant of HHC, 1276th Engineer Battalion (Combat). A Battle of the Bulge veteran, 1st Sergeant Acosta and his unit were ultimately awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions in combat during World War II. Upon his retirement from the Army as a Master Sergeant, E-7, Salvy continued his federal government service by working for Job Corps in McKinney, Texas, and the Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas.
Throughout his life, Salvy built his life dedicated to supporting his children, grandchildren, and his country. He was an excellent coach to his children in sports, especially baseball and golf. He was proud of his family's many accomplishments. He enjoyed meeting people throughout his many years, and a smile was ever present. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to the viewing at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, Friday, August 10, from 6:30-9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St. Ann Street, on Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the veteran's PTSD support organization, "Not Alone", P.O. Box 92371, Nashville, Tennessee 37209. Or call "Not Alone" at 1-888-497-0379. Condolences may be sent to the Acosta family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com
Published in Express-News on Aug. 9, 2012
He is survived by his sons: Dr. Edmund Acosta, of University City, Missouri, and LTC(R) Salvador V Acosta, Jr. (MAJ(R) Suzanne Hutchinson), of North Charleston, South Carolina; daughter-in-law, Linda Acosta; son-in-law, COL(R) Michael Jones; six grandchildren: Michael (Valerie) Jones, Elisa (Brendan) O'Hern, Austin Jones, Victoria (Clay) Powell, Josh (Emily) Jones, and Emily Acosta; nine great grandchildren: Elizabeth Nash, Brayden and Ella Jones; Patrick and Adalyn O'Hern; Alanna, Major, and Evelyn Powell; Harper Jones; and soon to be born Nolan Powell; numerous nieces and nephews, Alicia (Ray) Schriedel, Almita Lobo, Josie, Eloy and Maria Acosta. Salvy was pre-deceased by his parents, Edmundo J. and Dolores V. Acosta, of Mexico; his ex-wife, Leticia Acosta of Brackettville, Texas; his daughter, Irma Jones of Mount Juliet, Tennessee; his brothers, Eloy and Jesus; his sisters, Dora Acosta, Consuelo Rodriguez, and Alicia Munoz; nephew Salvador Acosta; and great-nephew, Raymond Schriedel.
Growing up in San Antonio, Salvy was an avid and able sportsman, playing football and baseball. During the barnstorming days of the New York Yankees in the 1920's, Salvy saw Babe Ruth hit a home run in an exhibition game with local San Antonio ballplayers. Seven decades later, he saw Mark McGuire hit a record-setting home run in St Louis. Prior to the beginning of World War II, Salvy displayed his strong patriotism by being one of the first men in San Antonio to sign up with the Texas Army National Guard. Salvy quickly rose through the ranks and, while deployed in the European Theater, he was the 1st Sergeant of HHC, 1276th Engineer Battalion (Combat). A Battle of the Bulge veteran, 1st Sergeant Acosta and his unit were ultimately awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions in combat during World War II. Upon his retirement from the Army as a Master Sergeant, E-7, Salvy continued his federal government service by working for Job Corps in McKinney, Texas, and the Internal Revenue Service in Dallas, Texas.
Throughout his life, Salvy built his life dedicated to supporting his children, grandchildren, and his country. He was an excellent coach to his children in sports, especially baseball and golf. He was proud of his family's many accomplishments. He enjoyed meeting people throughout his many years, and a smile was ever present. He will be missed by many who knew him.
Friends and family are invited to the viewing at The Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 North St. Mary's Street, Friday, August 10, from 6:30-9:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Ann Catholic Church, 210 St. Ann Street, on Saturday, August 11 at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the veteran's PTSD support organization, "Not Alone", P.O. Box 92371, Nashville, Tennessee 37209. Or call "Not Alone" at 1-888-497-0379. Condolences may be sent to the Acosta family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com
Published in Express-News on Aug. 9, 2012
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