Ricardo de Acosta

Biography

Ricardo de Acosta’s life bridged cultures and continents during a time when enterprise and exploration reshaped the American landscape, and though the precise chapters of his story may be little known today, he epitomized the spirit of perseverance felt by many immigrants and pioneers of the era. His presence in the commercial and civic life of his community would have reflected both resolve and refinement.

He now rests at Calvary Cemetery, where his legacy of bravery and commitment to family and country is remembered by those who value the courage it took to build a new life far from one’s first home.