Acquaviva

Eric “Otis” Patrick Acquaviva went home to Jesus on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at the age of 47, after a courageous battle with cancer, with his wife, Elizabeth “Beth,” and loved ones by his side.

Born in Butler, Eric was the son of Patrick and Patricia Acquaviva and graduated from Knoch High School, Jefferson Township. He met his wife, Beth, in 2018 and moved to Fort Collins, Colo., in 2019, where they built a life together sharing their love of sports and travel.

Eric was in sports management and security with Landmark Event Staffing Services and particularly enjoyed supporting NFL events. He was known for his infectious laugh, love of sports and being the life of the party. He loved football, golf and sharing a good meal with family and friends. Eric’s strong faith and determination inspired those around him to live life to the fullest.

Eric is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Kranske; parents, Patrick and Patricia Acquaviva; siblings, Jason (Kathy) Acquaviva, Angela (Michael) Livergood, Tina Acquaviva and Jenna (Shawn) Wolfe; two nephews; and two nieces.

The family would like to thank UCHealth’s Harmony Cancer Center and Poudre Valley Hospital medical staff for caring for Eric over the last five years.

ACQUAVIVA — A celebration of life for Eric “Otis” Patrick Acquaviva, who died Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium (Champions Club), 900 Art Rooney Ave., Pittsburgh.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation designated to Cancer Center and Oncology Services. Please send your donation to UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation, 2315 E. Harmony Road, Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80528, or donate online at https://www.uchealthnocofoundation.org/donate.

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