"So sorry Lorraine and. Carolyn. I am Paul And Brian's mom. I can't believe it. So young. All my condolences. And prayers. RIP DON ? ? ? "
In loving memory of
Donald W. Acquesta
June 27, 1987 - November 24, 2020
Donald W. Acquesta, on November 24, 2020, of Bellmawr. Age 33.
Beloved son of Lorraine Meyers (Brad) and the late Donald Acquesta. Devoted brother of Carolyn Meyers (Vince Fisher). Loving grandson of Patricia Lucas (Grover), Carol Meyers, and the late William Peters. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Donald worked for JYE Inc. He loved cars, computers, video games, and especially his dog Maggie. Donald was very patriotic and was an avid gun owner.
There will be a viewing from 10am to 12 noon Saturday, December 5 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Funeral service 12 noon at the funeral home.
Interment is private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donald's memory to the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 or the Animal Welfare Association, 509 Centennial Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ 08043.
Tributes
"Don, You are one of the kindest people I have ever known. I will miss your physically being here for the rest of my life. I will see you again soon. I thank you so much for being in my life. "
"My families heart?s and prayers go out to your family. So young and way too soon. Rest easy Don I will always retain the memories we had together brother. Love, Piggy"
"Don was a caring, gentle soul. When he was around 7 years old, his Aunt Eileen and I took a day trip to Ocean City which included him, my daughter and another girl. I was so impressed how well he played with my daughter, also 7 years old, and the other child on the beach. They built sand castles and had great fun swimming in the ocean with us. My daughter was shy as a child and Don was much more outgoing. I remember how kind he was with her, as they ran back and forth in the waves and laughed. He tried teaching my daughter how to dive in the waves. He was very, very patient. I was impressed with him, his calm demeanor. I thought he was mature beyond his young years. Today, my daughter is a very good swimmer and I think Don must have had a part in removing her fears of the ocean. Because of that, I always liked Don. He always brought a smile to my face when his Aunt Eileen would tell me about him and how he was doing in life. I am very, very sad about this poor fellow's demise. I am sure, however, that his soul is in Heaven basking in the Face of God. We are the poor souls here on Earth in this Valley of Tears while Don is now with his Creator, what we all hope to obtain one day. Thank you, Don, for befriending my young daughter. You were a very special lad."
"Such much to say. Soo many memories. You were like a brother. I wish things had been different the last several years. Don was really a great friend and nobody realized it before his untimely passing, but he was a huge part of many peoples lives. Ill hold all the good times in my heart, and cherish those memories. We had a lot of growth together, through mistakes made and lessons and experiences shared. Rest in peace brother, the rest of us will carry the pain and regrets, and in time rejoice in your memory for the great friend, brother, and son you were. I wish I had reached out the many times I wanted to. We will all miss you don"
"When I think of Don, I see him smiling.... always smiling. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts , Don.... my son?s best friend, a wonderful soul ."
"Dons been my best friend for the last ten years first friend I made when I moved out here..he had a heart of gold and was the kind of person you meet only ONCE IN A LIFETIME I?m grateful to have met him in my lifetime and for the many memories we share the laughs and long nights we spent just talking and having fun I met u at a time I felt all alone and u showed me that I wasn?t for that my friend I?m grateful u had a big heart bigger then anybody I ever knew so big in fact that most people you came across didn?t deserve it but u always offered a helping hand and was there when anybody needed it I love u bro and I miss u everyday I?ll never be the same again and I hope ur at peace and watching over us I LOVE YOU BRO AND IT BREAKS MY HEART TO WRITE THIS "
"I?ve had the pleasure and honor to know this man for damn near a decade he was so kind so honest such a great friend I met friends and family members through him that were awesome as well this man would literally have took the shirt off his back for you I know he did for me I will miss you my friend I will learn to except that you?re not here with us anymore but I know you are in a better place my condolences to his entire family no this of me I will miss you every day of my life Sleep in peace my friend till we meet again I love you thank you for being my friend"