Jeffrey Acebo

April 7, 1948 - November 12, 2021

Jeffrey Acebo, age 73, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at home with his beloved wife, Linda of 52 years and their sons, Christopher and Justin by his side. He was born in the Bronx, and during his early childhood his family relocated to Long Beach and then settled in Oceanside, LI, New York. Shortly after graduating from Oceanside High School, he was drafted into the United States Army where he attended Offices Candidate School and became a Lieutenant. He served in the Army four years with an honorable discharge as Captain. Attending night school he earned his Bachelor’s degree in accounting at St. Joseph’s University. He also served in the Army National Guard for 20 years and retired a Lieutenant Colonel. Soon after he joined Father O’Connell’s Knights of Columbus in Oceanside and was the Financial Secretary for 10 years. In 2004 he moved to St. Augustine where he enjoyed his golden years. Jeff’s favorite pass time was golfing with his buddies and watching football with his dog, Zoey. He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Acebo; sons, Christopher and Justin Acebo; sister in law’s, Gina Hamsley and Joanne Lauder and brother in law, Russell Lauder. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fausto and Gloria Acebo. A memorial mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 29, 2021 at St. Anastasia Catholic Church with Father Jared officiating. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.