Fortunato “Freddie” Acerra, 91 of Long Branch passed away peacefully Saturday, June 3rd surrounded by his family.

Freddie was born and raised in Long Branch. He graduated from Long Branch High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Monmouth University. Before retiring, he was an Electromechanical Engineer at EAI, West Long Branch. Freddie served his country honorably during the Korean War.

Freddie was a parishioner of Holy Trinity RC Church, where he served as an usher and was a member of the Holy Name Society and the Golf Committee. In 2013, the Holy Name Society honored Freddie as “Man of the Year.”

Whether Freddie was tending to his vegetable garden, riding his motorcycle, relaxing at the beach or spending time at the barn with Todo, Freddie loved life. Freddie showed Wired Hair Fox Terriers, two of which were champions. He participated in many activities from playing cards and bocce in Florida, bowling, fixing anything that was broken or enjoying a Boston Cream donut from Dunkin Donuts. Most of all, Freddie loved to be with his family. He will be missed by all.

Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Mary Ann; his children Valentina & Thomas Manzo and Alfonso & Stacey Acerra; and his grandchildren Maria, TJ and Giavanna.

Visitation Wednesday, June 7th 4:00 – 8:00 pm at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch, NJ 07740. Mass of Christian burial Thursday, June 8th 10:00 am at Holy Trinity RC Church, 408 Prospect Street, Long Branch. Burial to follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. In lieu of traditional remembrances, donations may be made to Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724;  www.monmouthcountyspca.org. For messages of condolence, please visit Freddie’s page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.