Susano Escalante Acosta

Susano (Chano) was born on the 28 of April 1930 in Clarkdale, Arizona. He spent his childhood in Cottonwood, Arizona until he graduated High School. In 1948 at the age of 18 he joined the United States Air Force. After several years in Japan, he was stationed in Madrid Spain where he met Alicia Garcia, the love of his life and once married he would always introduce her as "my beautiful wife, Alicia". They began what would turn into 61 years of love, happiness and adventure. The couple welcomed 6 children and dedicated their lives towards raising them in the Catholic faith. He spent 20 years serving his country, obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and retired from the military as a Master Sergeant. The next 21 years were spent at Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas before retiring for good in 1991.
They eventually moved to Plano, Texas where they spent the rest of their days together. He spent time taking care of his health as much as he could which would often involve walking 3-5 miles a day and meeting up for coffee at a local mall with his friends or exercising at the Plano Senior Center. He also volunteered at Mi Casita and Meals on Wheels. Through the years that followed they welcomed in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
His children remember him as a loving father who encouraged them to pursue their goals, a gentleman, a spiritual man who was full of gratitude, a husband who adored his wife, a patient and compassionate man who was an excellent listener, loved people, nature, was always whistling or singing, enjoyed a good meal, and found value in the simple things in life.
Susano battled with Alzheimer's for over 10 years and not once did he complain. He was the perfect example of a gentleman even as his health declined and his quality of life diminished. His faith in the Lord provided him comfort and gave him the courage to endure the debilitations that would keep him bed ridden and on Hospice care at home for 4 years. In the end, he took one last breath and fell into eternal peace while being surrounded by his family on June 16, 2016 at the age of 86.
He is survived by his wife Alicia Acosta and sister Celia (Sally) McCullough. He is also survived by his children, Susana Acosta-Cavert, Rod Acosta, Elizabeth Acosta, Tony Acosta, Elena Walsh and Alicia Acosta. He was a proud grandfather to Alicia Cahill, Cristina Olleros, Monica Mancuso, Matthew Acosta, Lucas Acosta, Diego Acosta, Reni Acosta, Marco Acosta, Natalie Walsh and Alexandra Walsh. He was also fortunate enough to welcome three great grandchildren into this world, Simona Mancuso, Marlin Mancuso and Sebastian Cahill.
A funeral service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 2700 W. Spring Creek Parkway Plano Texas. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery.