Nehemiah K Acosta Obituary (2023)

Nehemiah Kristopher Acosta-Lugo, 17 years old, of Antioch, formerly of Waukegan, passed away on February 11, 2023. He was born November 22, 2005, to Taisha Andino in Waukegan, Illinois. Nehemiah was known as a gentle giant. He was kind, loving, quiet yet so funny. He had a passion for singing. You couldn’t help but love him. He was a junior at Antioch High School with dreams of going to college. Nehemiah’s sudden passing leaves a heartache for all those who knew and loved him dearly. He is survived by his grandparents Noeme & Jose Lugo; his brother Xavier Aguirre and little sister Gianna Andino; his guardian Donna Menser and gained brother Julius Morgan; his first nephew D’Angelo Aguirre; Godfathers Angel & Brandi Andino Jr., and Christopher & Destanie Lugo; aunts Cristal & Josh Moody and Gisella & Kinnito Santiago-Roque; extended family and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved mom, Taisha Andino and great grandfather Victor Lugo. Nehemiah’s visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan, 1521 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 am at The Memorial Chapel as well. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Road, Libertyville, IL 60085.