Carl A. Acquaviva, 72, of Butler passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Butler Memorial Hospital. He was born in Butler on June 13, 1954, he was the son of the late Carl and Helen “Dewey” (Murrin) Acquaviva.
He was a 1976 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, obtaining his bachelor’s degree in English.
Carl worked at the County Assistance Office as an Income Maintenance Supervisor. He was very active in the social committee at his office, and this continued even after he retired.
Carl was known for his humor and practical jokes, and loved reading, writing, the history of the British monarchy, classical music/opera, playing cards with friends and gambling at the casinos.
He is survived by his sisters, Cynthia (Acquaviva) Smith and Cathy (Acquaviva) Cygan; a niece, Calen Cygan; two nephews, Jacob Smith and Zachary Cygan; and a great-nephew, Mason Smith.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 6-7 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A memory service will immediately follow with a closing prayer in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd, Renfrew, PA 16053 in honor of Carl.