Guillermo Acevedo

Guillermo Acevedo better known to family and friends as “Pop” or “Luis” was born in Puerto Rico on September 19th, 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1955 and was assigned as a combat engineer. While stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland he visited relatives in Brooklyn. On this visit Guillermo met his soulmate Carmen Santana, a high school senior at the time. They were married on September 14th, 1957. Four children were born out of their love. Subsequently, they settled in Gainesville Florida in 1973. Guillermo’s dedication, loyalty, and love for his family never wavered. For several years, Guillermo had a small landscaping business in Gainesville, but never had to advertise since he was so faithful, honest, kind and trustworthy to his clients that word traveled. He was not only a hard-working provider for his family but loved to serve others, even if he didn’t know them. In collaboration with his wife, they were involved in several community endeavors through local churches and government. Their voluntarism supported a better place for children in addition to serving families at a food pantry. By nature, he looked for the positive in everyone. The positivity he shared left people feeling good about themselves. He loved the outdoors as an avid fisherman and hunter. His favorite place was the Catskill mountains for camping and showing family how to endure roughing it while enjoying it. Guillermo’s other favorite places were the beaches of Ormond, Crescent, and Saint Augustine. He greatly enjoyed teaching his grandchildren and great grandchildren how to fish and tell them stories from the past. On November 29, 2023, Guillermo Acevedo of Gainesville Florida passed away peacefully with his family by his side. Predeceased by his parents Pastor Acevedo and Felicita Cruz Acevedo. He is survived by his wife Carmen Acevedo, four children: Louis Acevedo (+Mabelissa), Amy Noel (+Kenneth D.), Kevin Acevedo (+ Sarah E.), Joel Acevedo, nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Guillermo is also survived by his brother Sergio Acevedo of PR and sister Nereida Martinez of Land O’Lakes, FL. On Thursday, December 7th a service & internment will be held at 12:00 noon at Forest Meadows Cemetery 4100 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606.

Guillermo Acevedo

September 19, 1936 - November 29, 2023