Well my brother, It's been 1 year to day, and as you well know things are still the same hustle and bustle, hurry up and wait, move get out of the way, and the famous words, "cant wait for Friday" oh yeah, were still at war. Life is flying right past all of our eyes but yet we all live in this tunnel full steam ahead as if we are all robots. Life is to short as it is, what we all need is to realize we are only human take the time, and go visit a loved one, friend or a neighbor or most important Thank our "Dear Lord" above all of us for what we have. In my case I take time out, and look out side my windows, and I talk to you are you ok? are you safe now? whats it like being in heaven with God? are you with grandma? etc... Or just saying good morning to you and goodnight, not just to you but to my family as well. 

I will always keep you close to 
my heart and soul.

Love always your sister,
Della R. Acosta Blake

Leonard, My Big Brother. You have worked extremely hard all your life. The last few years of your life, you have pulled tripple time. Well now its your turn to take a vacation with our creator him self, our father. You are riding with the ANGELS ABOVE ALL OF US NOW. You now get to rest as well as reunite with  your father Leonard, uncles, Grampa,Grama, cousins, & friends. I will miss you calling me every day up to the last six months of your life, LEN - "Hey sis what are you doing?" Della -  "I'm working! What are you doing?" Len- "Working you know me, got to get those hours in got to get that mortgage paid, Bills" ETC.... Leonard knew that i was in the middle of an Invention at the time and still am, I told leonard if this pans out I'm going to take care of you, no more mortgage payments for you, enjoy your life you have too much spunk to just dedicate it all in to work, work work! we talked about everything under the sun, including our next family reunion "2014" Wow! I still cant believe this. I will miss you Big brother. Its just terrible what happen to you. You had too much to finish. I guess in Gods eyes you have already successfully completed your mission before you have even started. I will always remember your baby face and no gray hairs. I love you, and will always have you very close to my heart next to Grama Cammy. Your sister Della Rosemarie Acosta Blake.

We were right behind April when she spun out on the track. It was so funny to watch, and seeing Ernie, Leonard and April just laughing so hard was a sight we will never forget. We have so many great memories of all the fun we had. God bless you all. Randy Miller and Charlene Della Maggiore

We will be riding to Street Vibrations this weekend. I know Leonard will be with us. He was the first one to talk me into getting a Harley. I will never get on my bike without thinking of him. I ride for Leonard.

Dad I miss you. I will never forget all the great trips we had and the motorcycle rides. I wont forget about the time at the races where we spun the truck out and we started to laugh. I will continue to go to all the races cause i know you will alway be there next to me :) I LOVE YOU DAD.

May u be with the angels and you are now at peace we will never forget you sorry u did not make it to visit u said u just wanted to get away the last time we spoke now are up in heaven god bless you tracy steve & tiffany acosta

I was so shocked to hear that Leonard Had passed away.He was a great patient.I always looked forward to seeing him and April In the dental chair.He always had a smile on his face.My Condolences goes out to his Lovely wife his lovely daughter April and to his son .May his Memory be eternal.I will Never Forget Him.

Cousin Leonard, thank you for taking me ocean fishing as a kid an helping get my sea legs,ill never forget you tellin me...''Dude you get sick , im not turnin back'...but i never got sick and we ended up hookin into some monsters...thank you for spending the time, you were a good man an I'll see you again one day...

I remember him as making the best burgers ever and being just awesome at Boy Scout functions

I'm going to miss his one of kind laugh, advice, and just the great talks that never ended. He was a great man!!

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Condolences on your loss.  my prayers are with you.

Leonard was a true family man. His relationship with his children was what I will always remember. My condolences to his loving wife and cherished children.

Our Condolences go to Judy, Leonard III and April, and the entire Acosta family.  We just heard of Leonard's passing today, and want you to know that we are very sorry.  Our hearts go out to your family.  Leonard was such a good friend, from the time our  boys were in elementary school, we shared many happy times at boy scouts, and school events, and motorcycle rides, and we'll never forget your great big smile and bubbly personality.  You were one of a kind Leonard.  You will truly be missed.  

The Polanco Family.

       Deepest condolences to all the family,There's a star in the sky with your name on it lifting you up and carrying you on,Let it shine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Harold Headley (Gilroy,CA)

Sending love, prayers and strength to  Judy, Leonard III, April, and all of your family.  You were a great guy and I enjoyed knowing you while you worked at Walsh. You always had a smile on your face and great stories to tell. You will be missed by all.

Leoonard was one of the first people I met when I left my home town of Santa Maria after graduating High School. I'll always remember his RD 350, we were just kids back then and had so much fun hanging out and riding and racing dirt bikes. Through the years we sort of lost touch raising our kids but in the last 5 years we reunited. A morning ride rekindled our friendship where I stopped by the ranch house to say hello. It was always great seeing Leonard at the San Jose Indoors. Just two months ago he stopped by my project at the new 9ers Stadium to drop off flyers for the truck pull at Great America for the Special Olympic Kids. He was so proud to have his concrete truck being pulled in the event. A few weeks later we met again and we walked the stadium and talk about wheel packing at the Sacramento Mile. I pray for your family and I'm going to miss you dearly untill we ride again.

,  I am  very  sad to hear about this ,  my  deepest condolences to  all his family , very sad indeed  ,,

Dear Brother Leonard
Thank you for shining your loving presence in our lives.  
Thank you for given your brothers loving support when our health was fragile and weak, you thought you were given us your loving support and presence because our lives might be short lived, instead God graces with your loving presence.
Thank you for never rushing your time with me always greeting me with a hug and verbaling express of your love with "I love you brother".  I know my big brother will be holding my hand when my time comes.   Your Brother David and Sister In-Law Mona

Judy,Bless you & your family in this ad time.

Len enjoy that big highway in the sky we never rode together but one day we will. My prayers are with you on your journey. My prayers go out to Judy,Leonard III,April, and the Acosta Family.

Bro I can't believe your gone I think of you everyday.Waiting to here you call me the radio Acuna what's up my brother.There is a hole in my heart now.You were one solid humanbeing Leonard that smile that never left your face,the positive person you were,your work eithic was top second to none,the way you loved you family so proud you were what this world needed more of.Brother you look down and see what were going through it's hard but will get through it because of great memories of you so for now Bro it's not goodbye it's see you later.I love Leonard dam I miss you.

my concolences to judy leonard and april  and the whole acosta family my prayers go out to you all. i worked  with leonard at central concrete for years  he was a great guy loved his family very munch talked about them all the time. God bless you all at this time. he was a lot of fun to work with and when we had night pours he kept me a wake laughing all night and then we had to clean the trucks and that was always a lot of fun . good for a hour of over time. and he love his over time like me so we could take our kids some place special. GOD bless you buddy and i well see you some day again . retired central concrete skip passantino.

Judy and family my prayers are with you. Len I thank you for teaching me how to drive big rigs and haul pipe we had a lot of fun at Walsh Co. Ride free bro .

My concolences to Judy,Leonard and April and the whole Acosta family. Leonard your bigger than life smile and laugh will be missed at all the barbeque's at Della's house. You walking out to the backyard and standing there wearing a white t-shirt and levi's with your hands in your pockets always the tallest in the group. I remember having a blast at the Rolling Stones concert in Oakland back in 1999 me, Dave you and Judy went it wouldn't stop raining that night but nothing stopped us we drank as many beers as we could that night and laughed at everything. Till we meet again at the next barbeque. God Bless Rest In Peace my friend

Leonard was a gifted and gentle man.  He cherished his wife and family.  I always enjoyed the pleasure of his company whenever activities with each of our sons permitted.  He is loved and his spirit will be with us all, forever.

Leonard this picture reflects the friend you are to your long time friends and the caring dad you are.. your smile tells all the happiness you brought to everyone.. you will be missed.. Judy, Leonard and April your love for each other and strength together will carry you through this.. Love,Charlene

Leonard, you are my oldest friend. we had lot of fun through the years from riding our bikes to school to riding our motorcycles behind your house, you made me part of your family, I will always miss you, my thoughts and prayers are with you, Judy, April and Leonard.. Love, Randy Miller

My heart goes out to you Judy, Leonard, and April.  Leonard was always kind to alex and I.  alex will miss all the barbeques your house. He will be dearly missed.  Love Jackie and alex

if I leave here tomorrow would there be a hole in the earth? would the small space that I inhabit be empty? would the temperature change? would it warm in the sun? or feel cold now that Im gone? will I be missed??  Yes Leonard you will be missed....  Theresa

Goodbye Leonard, you were great to work with.  Thanks for the memories.  Monte Hamilton, Central retired.

It's so hard to keep up a smile when my heart is breaking. Little brother I am so happy we were able to reunite after 50+ years. Seeing you again and meeting your family was memorable. I will miss our chats and your beautiful face. . .RIP my little brother. . .I will always love and miss you.

Our hearts are breaking, your loss to our family has no words. We love you "Cuz". The sound of your voice, your laughter, and your bike pulling up at our house will be in our hearts forever. You taught me so much about life. You are my best friend, we were supposed to grow old together - I love you Leonard Acosta!

Our hearts are breaking, this loss to our family has no words. We love you "Cuz". The sound of your voice, your laughter, and your bike pulling up at our house will be in our hearts forever. You taught me so much about life! You are my best friend, we were supposed to grow old together - I love you Leonard Acosta!

My girlfriend Judy was so blessed to have met and married you. You have always been a wonderful husband and an off the hook awesome father. My family and I are blessed to have had you in our lives, when it comes to friendship you are the BEST. I will be here for you Leonard and love and support you beautiful family. Words can not express how much I will miss one of the nicest, kindest and most sincere persons I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Thank you for always being there for me my friend. God Bless You Leonard Acosta Jr.

My Deepest Sympathies and Love,

Vicki Lou

I only met him a few times.  I knew him to be a dedicated and loving father.  Blessings to the Acosta family and all of his Central "family".

Hey Len, thanks forall the good advice man you will be missed GOD BLESS

Len your a wonderful person I love you thank you for helping me through times you always a GRAND PERSON ILL miss yOU love greg

You just came into my life Big Brother, I miss your and I love you!! I will miss you Voxer messages! My heart goes out to you Judy, April & Leonard III. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time!

Leonard was a great friend, we had a lot of good times. I will miss him so very much. My prayers go out to his wife Judy, his son Leonard, his daughter April & all his family.

OBITUARY

Leonard Lawrence Acosta Jr.

October 6, 1954 – August 24, 2013

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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