Andy Gruspe Acuario

Passed away at the age of 73 at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. H ewas born August 18, 1935 in San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines to Quirico Albiento Acuario deceased and Elena Gruspe Acuario. He came from the Philippines to Seattle in 1976 where he worked, retired, and enjoyed life with relatives and friends. He worked at Harborview Medical Center, then at the University of Washington as a Senior Accountant, until his retirement in 2002. After his retirement, Andy spent a lot of time traveling back and forth with his wife, Jean, to the Philippines, Hong Kong, Canada, California, and Colorado to visit relatives and friends. Andy and Jean enjoyed mini trips together, like spending weekends somewhere on the Oregon Coast to walk in the sand and watch the ocean waves. Andy lived a life of great dignity, compassion, trust, and humor. His family and friends will miss his impeccable patience and numerous jokes. Andy was predeceased by his father, Quirico Albiento Acuario; one brother, Wilfredo; and one niece, Joanne. Andy is survived by his wife of 26 years, Jean Arzadon-Acuario, mother Elena Gruspe Acuario; three brothers: Pat, Thur, and Wilson; two sisters: Filipinas and Baby Acuario-Buhain. He also leaves three sisters-in-law: Josephine, Neida, and Cynthia; six nephews: Pat Jr., Jewelson, Adonis, Eric, Arthur, and Ricky; five nieces: Jocelyn, Jaqueline, Venice, Vivien, and Christine; as well as nine grand-newphews and grand-nieces.