Rogelio Acera

July 22, 1946 - January 21, 2023
Rogelio Acera

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Rogelio A. Acera, loving husband, good father, grandfather, father-in-law, chef, singer, and comedian, passed away peacefully in Wilmington, NC on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Born on July 22, 1946 in Iba, Zambales, Philippines to Genaro Acera and Ester Abrigo Acera.

He graduated from St. Joseph H.S. In 1964. He worked in Subic Naval Base in Naval exchange for 27 years. He migrated to the US in 1991. He continued his service and retired from West Point Academy, New York in 2015. He spent his retirement time fishing/crabbing, bowling & golfing.

Rogelio is the eldest son of 13 children. His surviving siblings: Estrelita Acera-Abad, Reynaldo A. Acera, Cecilia Acera-Dehuya, Imelda Acera, Eduardo Acera and Magdalena Acera. Rogelio is survived by his wife Alice, and his 5 children: Gilberto (wife Teresita Acera) of the Philippines, Lourdes (husband Viner Escudero) of Pennsylvania, Fredina O. Acera of New York, Annalizza (husband Ralph Valente) of New York, Leonardo (wife Erica Acera) of North Carolina. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Gerald, Joanna Mae Alipio, Gio Acera of Philippines, Kathryll Faye Acera-Escudero, Rafaiel Acera-Escudero, Angel M. Jimenez, Deangie Jimenez, Crisbert L. Acera, Michael Acera-Valente of New York and Leonardo T. Acera of North Carolina and numerous nieces, nephews and 4 great-grandchildren.

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  • April 20, 2023
    Annalizza Acer-Valente posted an image:
    Crisbertโ€™s HS Graduation ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ6/21/2006 Another good memory to remember you daddy โค๏ธ
    Crisbertโ€™s HS Graduation ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿฅฐโค๏ธ6/21/2006 Another good memory to remember you daddy โค๏ธ

  • April 20, 2023
    Annalizza Acer-Valente posted an image:
    Good memories to remember โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐmissing you Daddy & we love you๐Ÿฅฐitโ€™s been 3 months since you left us
    Good memories to remember โค๏ธ๐Ÿฅฐmissing you Daddy & we love you๐Ÿฅฐitโ€™s been 3 months since you left us

  • April 20, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente lit a candle:
    Lit since April 20, 2023 at 4:11:44 PM

  • April 09, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente lit a candle:
    Lit since April 9, 2023 at 4:43:33 AM

  • February 27, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente lit a candle:
    Lit since February 27, 2023 at 2:30:18 PM

  • February 27, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente posted an image:
    Crisbertโ€™s wedding 9/25/2022 Missing you Daddy โค๏ธlove you
    Crisbertโ€™s wedding 9/25/2022 Missing you Daddy โค๏ธlove you

  • February 21, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    Enjoying ๐Ÿ˜˜ the Filipino food in Karenderya @ Nyack, NY.
    Enjoying ๐Ÿ˜˜ the Filipino food in Karenderya @ Nyack, NY.

  • February 21, 2023
    Fredina Acera says:
    It was amazing how I learn to cook @ young age from Daddy. I will missed all your cooking.

  • February 21, 2023
    Fredina Acera lit a candle:
    Lit since February 21, 2023 at 2:17:48 PM

  • February 21, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente lit a candle:
    Lit since February 21, 2023 at 2:24:24 PM

  • February 11, 2023
    Erica Acera lit a candle:
    Lit since February 11, 2023 at 2:54:50 PM

  • February 07, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente posted an image:
    Breakerโ€™s, Myrtle Beach, SC
    Breakerโ€™s, Myrtle Beach, SC

  • February 07, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente posted an image:
    NC
    NC

  • February 07, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente posted an image:
    Mikeyโ€™s confirmation , Daddy , Mama & Crisbert @ St. Mary Church ,Marlboro,NY
    Mikeyโ€™s confirmation , Daddy , Mama & Crisbert @ St. Mary Church ,Marlboro,NY

  • February 02, 2023
    Crisbert Acera posted an image:
    After the beach in NC
    After the beach in NC

  • January 30, 2023
    Ralph Valente says:
    Roger it has been an honor to have been your son in law your love for family will never be forgotten Heaven has a new angel Rest in peace I love you and thank you for all you have done for my family

  • January 30, 2023
    Ralph Valente lit a candle:
    Lit since January 30, 2023 at 1:58:41 AM

  • January 29, 2023
    Annalizza Acera posted an image:
    ?year Circle Line , NY Daddy, Mama , Nard & Crisbert
    ?year Circle Line , NY Daddy, Mama , Nard & Crisbert

  • January 29, 2023
    Annalizza Acera posted an image:
    Roger & Alice Golden Wedding Anniversary & Renew their Vows 7/2014 St. Mary Church,Marlboro,NY
    Roger & Alice Golden Wedding Anniversary & Renew their Vows 7/2014 St. Mary Church,Marlboro,NY

  • January 29, 2023
    Annalizza posted an image:
    Daddy & Mama 50th Wedding Anniversary 7/2014
    Daddy & Mama 50th Wedding Anniversary 7/2014

  • January 29, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    Xmas 2022 @ Daddy's home. Daddy, Mama, Angie, & Leo
    Xmas 2022 @ Daddy's home. Daddy, Mama, Angie, & Leo

  • January 29, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    Daddy's 75th B-dayyyyy!!!
    Daddy's 75th B-dayyyyy!!!

  • January 29, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    New China Buffet, SC. Dec 2022 with Daddy, Mama, & Nhard
    New China Buffet, SC. Dec 2022 with Daddy, Mama, & Nhard

  • January 29, 2023
    Lovelyn Sosef lit a candle:
    Lit since January 29, 2023 at 1:59:37 PM

  • January 28, 2023
    Aieza Cubacub lit a candle:
    Lit since January 28, 2023 at 1:41:24 PM

  • January 28, 2023
    Ashley Liberth says:
    Condolences to the whole family. I love all the pictures, I can see how many fond memories you all have to hang onto. Sending love โค๏ธ

  • January 28, 2023
    Leopold maboko lit a candle:
    Lit since January 28, 2023 at 1:53:17 AM

  • January 28, 2023
    Mikeyโ€™s Graduation 6/2022 posted an image:
    Mikeyโ€™s Graduation 6/2022
    Mikeyโ€™s Graduation 6/2022

  • January 28, 2023
    Marlboro,NY 6/2022 posted an image:
    Family bonding 6/2022
    Family bonding 6/2022

  • January 28, 2023
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 9/25/22 posted an image:
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 9/25/22
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 9/25/22

  • January 28, 2023
    Selina lit a candle:
    Lit since January 28, 2023 at 1:47:31 AM

  • January 27, 2023
    Emily Munoz lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:44:59 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Dominick and Lisa Rosso lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:38:54 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Vitug family lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:13:23 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Vitug family says:
    โ€œSending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time.โ€ May He rest in peace From The Vitug Family

  • January 27, 2023
    Newburgh,NY, Mama & Daddyโ€™s house posted an image:
    Newburgh, NY
    Newburgh, NY

  • January 27, 2023
    Mikey & Daddy Boy posted an image:
    Newburgh, NY Mikey & Daddy Boy
    Newburgh, NY Mikey & Daddy Boy

  • January 27, 2023
    Jucelle lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:51:21 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Julie Guerrero lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:40:08 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Julie Guerrero says:
    Sending love and prayers from the Guerrero Family.

  • January 27, 2023
    Barbara McClure lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:50:34 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Crisbert Acera posted an image:
    2022 graduation for Mikey
    2022 graduation for Mikey

  • January 27, 2023
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 09/25/2022 posted an image:
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 09/25/2022
    Crisbert & Teseraโ€™s Wedding 09/25/2022

  • January 27, 2023
    Annalizza Acera lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:15:47 PM

  • January 27, 2023
    Daddy & Mikey PreK posted an image:
    Daddy & Mikey PreK
    Daddy & Mikey PreK

  • January 27, 2023
    Alice Acera lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:30:52 AM

  • January 27, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    Daddy & Mama 50th Anniversary, Newburgh, NY with Dina, Angel, & Angie
    Daddy & Mama 50th Anniversary, Newburgh, NY with Dina, Angel, & Angie

  • January 27, 2023
    Fredina Acera posted an image:
    Daddy's retirement @ West Point
    Daddy's retirement @ West Point

  • January 27, 2023
    Fredina Acera lit a candle:
    Lit since January 27, 2023 at 1:13:29 AM

  • January 27, 2023
    Cicelle Celestial Acera says:
    You are near even if we don't see you. You are with us even you are far away. We will never stop missing you. See you again one day, daddy. You are in our heart ๐Ÿ’—, in our thoughts, in our ๐“›๐“ฒ๐“ฏ๐“ฎ. ...๐“๐“ต๐”€๐“ช๐”‚๐“ผ Rest well in heaven daddy. No more pain, you are home now. ๐Ÿค ๐“˜ ๐“ต๐“ธ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ ๐”‚๐“ธ๐“พ daddy boi

  • January 27, 2023
    Deborah Serratore says:
    Anna and family-My deepest condolences to all of you. Your dad was a caring, nice person and a great cook. I tried many shared Filipino meal's and learned some Tagalog words though out the years. He passed to soon and will be missed. Sending thoughts and prayers to all of you. May he rest in peace.

  • January 27, 2023
    Kimberly and Timmy Atkins says:
    Our condolences the family... or thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of grief. Roger was a light in the room and will forever leave a light in this world! He will be greatly missed!

  • January 26, 2023
    Teresita Tresvalles says:
    My condolences ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’ May his soul rest in peace.

  • January 26, 2023
    Crisbert Acera posted an image:
    On my wedding day. Very appreciative for these moments. Miss you Daddy
    On my wedding day. Very appreciative for these moments. Miss you Daddy

  • January 26, 2023
    Guadalupe Villamil says:
    May our Lord received his soul on his glory and give strength to my friend Alice through this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you my friend and your family. May he rest in peace.๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    NY 199? Something Daddy and Leo O. Acera
    NY 199? Something Daddy and Leo O. Acera

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    NBHS Senior Night 2022
    NBHS Senior Night 2022

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Daddy Birthday celebration
    Daddy Birthday celebration

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Wrightsville Beach 2022 Moon Shadowsโค๏ธ
    Wrightsville Beach 2022 Moon Shadowsโค๏ธ

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    2022 Daddy and Erica
    2022 Daddy and Erica

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    The house in Newburgh NY
    The house in Newburgh NY

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    2022 Leo T HS Graduation!!!
    2022 Leo T HS Graduation!!!

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Mama and Daddy 2022
    Mama and Daddy 2022

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Family bonding time
    Family bonding time

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Crisbert and Teseraโ€™s Wedding 2022 Daddy and Mama
    Crisbert and Teseraโ€™s Wedding 2022 Daddy and Mama

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Leo T. 8th Grade Graduation! Daddy Mama and Tita Dina!โค๏ธโค๏ธ
    Leo T. 8th Grade Graduation! Daddy Mama and Tita Dina!โค๏ธโค๏ธ

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Daddy and Leonardo O. Acera son Circa 199? Something. โค๏ธ
    Daddy and Leonardo O. Acera son Circa 199? Something. โค๏ธ

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Mama and Daddy at Myrtle Beach
    Mama and Daddy at Myrtle Beach

  • January 26, 2023
    Cicelle Celestial Acera says:
    You are near even if we don't see you. You are with us even you are far away. We will never stop missing you. See you again one day, daddy. You are in our heart ๐Ÿ’—, in our thoughts, in our ๐“›๐“ฒ๐“ฏ๐“ฎ. ...๐“๐“ต๐”€๐“ช๐”‚๐“ผ Rest well in heaven daddy. No more pain, you are home now. ๐Ÿค ๐“˜ ๐“ต๐“ธ๐“ฟ๐“ฎ ๐”‚๐“ธ๐“พ daddy boi

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Confirmation Leo T.Acera Sponsor Angel Jimenez Mama Alice and Daddy Roger Acera
    Confirmation Leo T.Acera Sponsor Angel Jimenez Mama Alice and Daddy Roger Acera

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acer posted an image:
    Tesera and Crisbert 2022
    Tesera and Crisbert 2022

  • January 26, 2023
    Janel Murray says:
    Our love to everyone as you deal with the loss of such a kind man. Anytime I had the pleasure of seeing Roger I always enjoyed our conversations and his kindness. He will be missed.

  • January 26, 2023
    Erica Acera posted an image:
    Wrightsville Beach NC a Tribute to Daddy
    Wrightsville Beach NC a Tribute to Daddy

  • January 26, 2023
    Lulu Jakalow and family says:
    Condolences to the family.Rest In Peace Roger. God Bless Your Soul

  • January 26, 2023
    Lulu Jakalow and family says:
    Our sincere and deepest sympathy to the family. REST IN PEACE. AND GOD BLESS.

  • January 26, 2023
    Albert Mueller says:
    Alice,my deepest sympathy to you and family,and Rogers family.rest in peace Roger

  • January 26, 2023
    Jocelyn Johnson says:
    Roger was a kind and generous man. Alice and him make the perfect couple. You are taken too soon. You will be missed. May you rest in peace and God is with you. Sending love and prayers for those he left behind. Jocelyn Johnson

  • January 26, 2023
    Edward Salenga says:
    My deepest condolence to the family โ€ฆ

  • January 26, 2023
    Randi Million says:
    Wishing my dear friend and co worker , Anna my sincere condolences on the passing of your father . May he rest in peace.

  • January 26, 2023
    Annalizza Acera-Valente says:
    Missing you very much & they take you too soon from us ๐Ÿ˜˜โค๏ธ all good times & memories all we have โค๏ธI love Daddy โค๏ธ Rest in Peace ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โค๏ธ๐Ÿ˜˜