In Loving Memory

Martin A. Acosta

September 28, 1961 — September 23, 2026

After a year and a half battle with Leukemia and Lymphoma Martin Acosta passed Sept. 23, 2026 - 5 days before his 65th birthday. The youngest of 8 children Martin is preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Henrietta Acosta, his brothers Larry, Mark and Roy, sisters Barbara and Patsy. Martin is survived by his siblings Loretta and Timothy and partner of nearly 30 years Harry Roberts. Martin gree up in Cypress and Hawaiian Gardens. In school he participated in debate and chorale. After serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Kitty Hawk he had a varied career which included Long Beach Memorial Centers Heart Catheterization Institute and culminated in working for the Long Beach Public Library 1999 - 2021. During his life Martin enjoyed singing, dancing, and listening to music, watching movies, creating art., and loving animals - Most notable of whom, Bruno a marvelous cat he and Harry lived with for 12 years.Martin loved decorating for parties especially Christmas.Always a snappy dresser, he received compliments on his fashion sense - even amidst the depth of his illness.Though Martin’s battle may be over, his medical legacy lives on.

Service Program

Service Details

St. Mathew Catholic Church 672 Temple Ave Long Beach Calif 90814 Wednesday November 4th 11:00 AM

Poem by Loretta Acosta

An Iris In Bloom

Sometimes I think of life like an Iris in Bloom.

It is rooted strong in the earth and takes time to bloom.

When I see the Blossom, it gives me a feeling of love and hope.

Then the Lord smiles down upon it and says,

"Time for you to come home".

Then the Iris folds up it's petals and goes to bloom,

"Forever in the presence of our Lord".

Poem / Prayer

The Rainbow Bridge By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill, Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still. Where the friends of man and woman do run, …When their time on earth is over and done. For here, between this world and the next, Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest. On this golden land, they wait and they play, Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day. No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness, For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness. Their limbs are restored, their health renewed, Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued. They romp through the grass, without even a care, Until one day they start, and sniff at the air. All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back, Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack. For just at that instant, their eyes have met; Together again, both person and pet. So they run to each other, these friends from long past, The time of their parting is over at last. The sadness they felt while they were apart, Has turned into joy once more in each heart. They embrace with a love that will last forever, And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together. Author Unknown

Special Thanks

The family of Martin our loved one extends heartfelt gratitude for your prayers, support, and kindness during this time.

Cherished Memories