George Acakios

July 6, 1928 - March 11, 2016

George Acakios, 87 of Matawan, New Jersey died on Friday, March 11, 2016, at The Madison Center in Matawan, NJ. Born Friday, July 6, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gus and Eva Acakios. George was one of twelve children. It was 61 years ago that George married the love of his life the former Clemtina Lucille Cerbone. For more than six decades they shared their lives together and together they made a beautiful family. Along with his beloved wife Clemtina Lucille Acakios, George is survived by his loving daughters Elizabeth Rollo and husband William IV, and Christine Acakios Tofte. Cherished grandchildren Stephen, Emma Rose, and Sophia. George is also survived by his sister May Valunos, and many nieces and nephews. George was an auto mechanic and was last employed at Woodbridge Dodge. In his time he had a fondness for the outdoors and he enjoyed fishing and hunting. George was a member of the Rod and Gun Club and had a love for hunting especially with a bow and arrow.. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Laurence Harbor, NJ. Private Cremation to follow The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com