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John Acosta Obituary

Acosta, John L. Devoted son of John Acosta and Violet Acosta; Loving father of John, Brandan, and Matthew; Dear brother of Michael (Beth), Steve, Anthony (Nicole), and Kimberly (Robert) McAvoy; Beloved fiancé of Deborah Acosta; Loved grandson of Lucy Fruik and Poppy; Fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Known in the DJ world as John "Smokin" Acosta. Memorial Visitation Saturday 3 to 9 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., Chicago Ridge. Interment private. For funeral info 708-422-2700.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 24, 2013.

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Maeme Breihan

May 20, 2019

Keeping John's memories alive as family and friends celebrate his life on earth. He is amissed, but the memories lives within the hearts of all who knew and loved him. He is one of God's Angels watching over his family and loved ones.

athena jani

May 4, 2014

You will always be remember

June 29, 2013

you will be sadly missed in the one nation family... your fellow brother dj bubba..aka chris mccauley

Tanya Bryan

June 14, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Johns passing. He was a special man with a great heart and will be truly missed.

Monique

May 29, 2013

John, You are free from all the pain for good. You are one of the best friends I have ever had. You will be greatly missed. Prayers to your family and friends

Keri

May 28, 2013

I Hope Ur Sharing Ur Tunes With The Lord! Will Miss Your Tunes And Ur Laughs! Praying For Strength and Comfort For Ur Boys and Family!

DJ Big D

May 28, 2013

My condolences to the Acosta family. May God be with you all and bring rest and peace to your hearts. R.I.P John

May 28, 2013

RIP John. I and the One Nation Family will greatly miss you.

Nicolette Cortez

May 25, 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Laura Moyer

May 25, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I'm so sorry I couldn't be there in your time of need but you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

May 25, 2013

My deepest sympathies go out to the Acosta families, prayers and thoughts go out to all of you. Rose Bosi

Jovita Ramos Avila

May 25, 2013

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Yvonne

May 24, 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

May 24, 2013

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Maeme Breihan

May 24, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the Acosta family in the loss of your beloved John. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Celebrate the memories and John's life as you say final good-byes. Rest in Peace John Acosta

Katz Mercy

May 24, 2013

Our condolences to the Acosta family, sending our thoughts and prayers from New Zealand, Tokoroa. Rich Tanoa, Katz Mercy, & Andrew Dobbs

Marina & Michael Mack

May 24, 2013

There are no words to express our sorrow to John, Violet and to his Brothers and Sister & family. only remember the good times when John was born and growing up, now it is time to celebrate of him being at peace and in God's hands. He will be missed by all, but I will always love him and remember him. My sympathy and prayers goes out to the family.

Marina & Michael Mack

Robert Klip

May 24, 2013

My prayers and condolences to all the acostas and family!!

Cheryl

May 24, 2013

May the strength and comfort only God can give be with the Acosta family in the days ahead.

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