Obituary of Phillip Francis Acevedo

Dr. Phillip Acevedo "Phil", 33, of St. Petersburg passed away in his sleep at home on August 8, 2021. Born and raised in New York City he graduated from St. Francis Preparatory High School where he earned three varsity letters in football, track & field, and swimming winning CHSAA championships in football and swimming while captaining the swim team. After High School he applied to and was accepted by the very competitive City College of New York 7-year combined BS/MD program where he finished his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science and the first two years of his medical education receiving high honors. He continued the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. He interned at Winthrop University Hospital before starting his residency at Temple University Hospital/Moss Rehab Hospital PM&R residency program in 2013 later relocated to St. Petersburg, Florida to work in an Interventional Pain and Regenerative Medicine practice after completing his fellowship in Pain Medicine at Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates in Bethlehem, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ismael and Aurea Acevedo; Kenneth and Winnifred West. Phil is survived by his parents Frank and Margaret Acevedo; brother Dominick Acevedo; uncles Cesar Acevedo, David West, Gilbert West, Roldan Colon, Philip Sladek, Kevin McKusker, Rodney Moore, Peter Ornes, Kenneth and Mark Hicks; aunts Beverly Smith, Camille Colon, Judy McGaw, Maria Acevedo, Nicole Moore, Rosie Ornes, Kathy Mckusker; and a host of cousins too numerous to name. Phil was a very independent, resourceful and loving individual whose smile would light up any room and person he entered or met. He was the first to look for adventure in all aspects of life and avidly participated in ocean swims, and every imaginable physical activity and competition he could find. His support and encouragement for all of his friends and family was what made him special. He loved music and dance, read avidly, learned something new every day, cherished animals especially his dog Leroy, was magical around children, and above all loved his family who he spoke with every day. In addition to all of his activities and friends Phil was a gifted physician who had a passion for relieving the pain and suffering of others. As a physician he delivered the highest quality care to his patients and taught other physicians the gifts of his talents in interventional pain procedures. He always offered his love and genuine persona to all he met and his captivating smile, kind words, and unique laugh all served to mesmerize all he met and will for always define his kind and true spirit. Phil’s St. Petersburg Florida memorial service will be Thursday, August 12, 2021 5pm at the Anderson McQueen Funeral Home and his New York services are yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the St. Francis Preparatory Football Program in Fresh Meadows, New York or to the CUNY School of Medicine – The City College of New York.