Joe Anthony Acosta, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013 surrounded by family. Anthony was born on June 13, 1936 in Bay City to the late Baldomero and Estella Acosta. Anthony loved music and history. He never met a stranger. Anthony was there to help those in need. Anthony is survived by his son, Mark Anthony & wife (Florene) Acosta; grandson, Tykeal Acosta; sisters; Alicia Villarreal, Mary Ann Cervantes; brother, Al Acosta & wife (Lynette), numerous nieces, nephews and other loving relatives. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Anna-Liese Acosta Carr; sisters, Lucia DeLos Santos, Esther Acosta, Katy Charles, Estella Silvas; brothers, Able, John Gilbert, and Louis Acosta. Mass of the Resurrection will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Monsignor Gerry Cernoch celebrant. Rite of committal to follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Visitation from 2:00-8:00P.M. Tuesday with the recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:30P.M. at the funeral home