SAFD retired Captain Frank "Richard" Acosta passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the age of 76 with his two loving daughters by his side.

Richard was born on February 4, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas to his parents Francisco and Adelina Acosta which precede him in death as does his older sister Rachael Pena. He is survived by his daughters Jacqueline Burns (Steven) and Melissa Chagoya (Hilberto), grandchildren Javier Chagoya, Tricia Chagoya-Ruiz, and Eliana Chagoya, great grandchildren Diego and Kalei Chagoya, Catarina and Mirella Ruiz, sister Christine De Leon and numerous nieces and nephews.

Richard graduated from Holy Cross High School in 1963 and worked at Max Martinez Funeral Home. He began a dedicated life of service in 1967 by joining the San Antonio Fire Department and retired after 22 years. Upon retirement he was Captain of fire station #10 on Culebra and Zarzamora. During the latter years he also graduated from EMT school and became a Paramedic. Once retired, he went on to become an LVN after graduating first in his class at St. Phillips College and served another 10 years at the Bexar County Jail Infirmary.

Richard exemplified what it meant to serve his community and was especially passionate and proud of his lifelong connection to the west side of San Antonio. He lived there until his passing.

Richard's family wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at Methodist Metropolitan's ICU, SAFD, and family and friends who extended prayers and support during this time.

FUNERAL SERVICES

A rosary will be held on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 7:00p.m. at Angelus Funeral Home, 1119 N. St. Mary's Street San Antonio, Texas 78215.

Departure at 9:30a.m. from The Angelus Funeral Home for mass at 10:00a.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church, 2123 W. Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas 78207.

Burial at San Fernando Cemetery #2, 746 Castroville Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78237.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SAFD Benevolent Fund or your charity of choice.