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Alexander V. Acebo
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From the 1971–72 Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual
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| Vermont Auditor of Accounts | |
| In office February 1970 – January 1993 |
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| Governor | Deane C. Davis Thomas P. Salmon Richard A. Snelling Madeleine Kunin Richard A. Snelling Howard Dean |
| Preceded by | Robert T. King |
| Succeeded by | Edward S. Flanagan |
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| Born | September 5, 1927 Barre, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2019 (aged 91) Wells, Maine, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hope Cemetery, Barre, Vermont |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Lorraine Nancy Sauter (m. 1950, div. 1974) Helen (Morrie) Franco (m. 1974, div. 1982) Donna K. Murray (m. 1987, div. 1997) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Bryant College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1946-1949 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Occupation of Japan |
Alexander Valentino "Tino" Acebo (September 5, 1927 – April 11, 2019) was an American politician. He served for over 20 years as the Vermont Auditor of Accounts, which is like being the state's chief accountant, making sure all government money is spent correctly.
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Alexander Acebo: Early Life and Career
Alexander Valentino Acebo was born in Barre, Vermont on September 5, 1927. His parents, Fermin and Lorraine Acebo, were originally from Spain.
He grew up in Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1946. While in high school, he enjoyed playing baseball, basketball, and football.
Military Service
Acebo joined the United States Army in 1946. He was sent to Japan as part of the post-World War II occupation. He worked in the Finance Corps and reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. He left the Army in 1949.
Education and First Jobs
In 1952, Acebo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He graduated from Bryant College in Providence, Rhode Island.
After college, Acebo worked as an accountant at Modern Printing Company in Barre. He was also involved in his local community. He served on the Barre City School Board, even becoming its chairman.
Becoming State Auditor
Acebo started working in the State Auditor's office in 1961. By 1970, he was the chief staff auditor. When the current Auditor, Robert T. King, passed away, Governor Deane Davis offered the job to Acebo. Acebo accepted the position.
The Vermont Republican Party also chose him to run for Auditor in the 1970 election. He won that election and was reelected every two years until 1990. He served as State Auditor from September 1970 until January 1993. He decided not to run for reelection in 1992.
Later Years and Legacy
After retiring, Acebo moved to Wells Beach, Maine. He passed away in Wells, Maine on April 11, 2019. He was buried in Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont.
Family Life
In 1950, Alexander Acebo married Lorraine Nancy Sauter. They had three children: Wendy, Lynn Anne, and Mollie.
