Divinia 'Debbie' Accad, Detroit VA Medical Center nurse
Divinia Accad, a long-time nurse at the VA’s John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, died Monday of complications of the coronavirus.
She was 72, and had begun talking about retiring, her son, Mark Accad, told the Free Press on Friday.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Mark Accad said his mother was a nurse for as long as he can remember and loved her job. She always wanted to be helpful to others. Divina lived across the street from Mark, her youngest, in Taylor.
He said his mother was hospitalized with pneumonia, and spent 11 days at a Taylor hospital before she died. He said he was able to see her twice, but was denied a third visit. His final visit with his mother was at the morgue.
Dr. Pamela Reeves, Detroit VA Medical Center director, confirmed that an employee died of complications from COVID-19.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the employee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Reeves said.
The VA said in a statement that "those who may have been in contact with the employee have been informed to report any symptoms and have either gone into self-quarantine or been placed into quarantine by their provider."
Divinia Accad, who went by Debbie, was the mother of three sons and a daughter, and grandmother of five. She lived in Taylor with her husband, William Accad.
Mark Accad said he hopes her death raises awareness of the risks that health care workers face during the pandemic.
“She sacrificed her life for our troops. I want my mom to be known for what she did,” Mark Accad said.
Source: Detroit Free Press 4.4.2020 edition
Obituary
In loving memory of Divina Amo Accad. Soulmate of William Accad. Daughter of Teodorico Alonggongan and Perla Albezo-Amo. Eldest of four siblings. Caring sister of the Accad family. Known also as Debbie to her loved ones and close friends.
She had four children and five grandchildren that she religiously devoted her life to. She was a passionate nurse for our troops for over 25 years in Detroit, Michigan. She was set to retire this month amidst this tragic global event. Her sacrifice for others as a frontline medical worker paid the ultimate sacrifice. May God have a special place for our fallen hero. She was truly “divine”.
Please share a memory, thought, or prayer with the family here on her tribute wall.
To plant a tree in memory of Divina (Amo) Accad, please visit our tribute store.∼Died of COVID-19
Divina Accad, a Veterans Affairs nurse who died of complications from COVID-19, was a hero who spent her career looking after sick veterans in Detroit, says her son.
Mark Accad said his mother died on March 30, after 11 days at a hospital in Taylor. Her death was the first known fatality from the coronavirus among health care workers in metro Detroit.
Divina, who went by Debbie, was 72 and had told her son last month that she was contemplating retiring from the John D. Dingell Medical Center. She fell ill on March 20, and was hospitalized with pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan,; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Divinia Accad, a long-time nurse at the VA’s John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, died Monday of complications of the coronavirus.
She was 72, and had begun talking about retiring, her son, Mark Accad, told the Free Press on Friday.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Mark Accad said his mother was a nurse for as long as he can remember and loved her job. She always wanted to be helpful to others. Divina lived across the street from Mark, her youngest, in Taylor.
He said his mother was hospitalized with pneumonia, and spent 11 days at a Taylor hospital before she died. He said he was able to see her twice, but was denied a third visit. His final visit with his mother was at the morgue.
Dr. Pamela Reeves, Detroit VA Medical Center director, confirmed that an employee died of complications from COVID-19.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the employee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Reeves said.
The VA said in a statement that "those who may have been in contact with the employee have been informed to report any symptoms and have either gone into self-quarantine or been placed into quarantine by their provider."
Divinia Accad, who went by Debbie, was the mother of three sons and a daughter, and grandmother of five. She lived in Taylor with her husband, William Accad.
Mark Accad said he hopes her death raises awareness of the risks that health care workers face during the pandemic.
“She sacrificed her life for our troops. I want my mom to be known for what she did,” Mark Accad said.
Source: Detroit Free Press 4.4.2020 edition
Obituary
In loving memory of Divina Amo Accad. Soulmate of William Accad. Daughter of Teodorico Alonggongan and Perla Albezo-Amo. Eldest of four siblings. Caring sister of the Accad family. Known also as Debbie to her loved ones and close friends.
She had four children and five grandchildren that she religiously devoted her life to. She was a passionate nurse for our troops for over 25 years in Detroit, Michigan. She was set to retire this month amidst this tragic global event. Her sacrifice for others as a frontline medical worker paid the ultimate sacrifice. May God have a special place for our fallen hero. She was truly “divine”.
Please share a memory, thought, or prayer with the family here on her tribute wall.
To plant a tree in memory of Divina (Amo) Accad, please visit our tribute store.∼Died of COVID-19
Divina Accad, a Veterans Affairs nurse who died of complications from COVID-19, was a hero who spent her career looking after sick veterans in Detroit, says her son.
Mark Accad said his mother died on March 30, after 11 days at a hospital in Taylor. Her death was the first known fatality from the coronavirus among health care workers in metro Detroit.
Divina, who went by Debbie, was 72 and had told her son last month that she was contemplating retiring from the John D. Dingell Medical Center. She fell ill on March 20, and was hospitalized with pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan,; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Divinia 'Debbie' Accad, Detroit VA Medical Center nurse
Divinia Accad, a long-time nurse at the VA’s John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, died Monday of complications of the coronavirus.
She was 72, and had begun talking about retiring, her son, Mark Accad, told the Free Press on Friday.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Mark Accad said his mother was a nurse for as long as he can remember and loved her job. She always wanted to be helpful to others. Divina lived across the street from Mark, her youngest, in Taylor.
He said his mother was hospitalized with pneumonia, and spent 11 days at a Taylor hospital before she died. He said he was able to see her twice, but was denied a third visit. His final visit with his mother was at the morgue.
Dr. Pamela Reeves, Detroit VA Medical Center director, confirmed that an employee died of complications from COVID-19.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the employee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Reeves said.
The VA said in a statement that "those who may have been in contact with the employee have been informed to report any symptoms and have either gone into self-quarantine or been placed into quarantine by their provider."
Divinia Accad, who went by Debbie, was the mother of three sons and a daughter, and grandmother of five. She lived in Taylor with her husband, William Accad.
Mark Accad said he hopes her death raises awareness of the risks that health care workers face during the pandemic.
“She sacrificed her life for our troops. I want my mom to be known for what she did,” Mark Accad said.
Source: Detroit Free Press 4.4.2020 edition
Obituary
In loving memory of Divina Amo Accad. Soulmate of William Accad. Daughter of Teodorico Alonggongan and Perla Albezo-Amo. Eldest of four siblings. Caring sister of the Accad family. Known also as Debbie to her loved ones and close friends.
She had four children and five grandchildren that she religiously devoted her life to. She was a passionate nurse for our troops for over 25 years in Detroit, Michigan. She was set to retire this month amidst this tragic global event. Her sacrifice for others as a frontline medical worker paid the ultimate sacrifice. May God have a special place for our fallen hero. She was truly “divine”.
Please share a memory, thought, or prayer with the family here on her tribute wall.
To plant a tree in memory of Divina (Amo) Accad, please visit our tribute store.∼Died of COVID-19
Divina Accad, a Veterans Affairs nurse who died of complications from COVID-19, was a hero who spent her career looking after sick veterans in Detroit, says her son.
Mark Accad said his mother died on March 30, after 11 days at a hospital in Taylor. Her death was the first known fatality from the coronavirus among health care workers in metro Detroit.
Divina, who went by Debbie, was 72 and had told her son last month that she was contemplating retiring from the John D. Dingell Medical Center. She fell ill on March 20, and was hospitalized with pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan,; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Divinia Accad, a long-time nurse at the VA’s John D. Dingell Medical Center in Detroit, died Monday of complications of the coronavirus.
She was 72, and had begun talking about retiring, her son, Mark Accad, told the Free Press on Friday.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
Mark Accad said his mother was a nurse for as long as he can remember and loved her job. She always wanted to be helpful to others. Divina lived across the street from Mark, her youngest, in Taylor.
He said his mother was hospitalized with pneumonia, and spent 11 days at a Taylor hospital before she died. He said he was able to see her twice, but was denied a third visit. His final visit with his mother was at the morgue.
Dr. Pamela Reeves, Detroit VA Medical Center director, confirmed that an employee died of complications from COVID-19.
"We offer our deepest condolences to the employee’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” Reeves said.
The VA said in a statement that "those who may have been in contact with the employee have been informed to report any symptoms and have either gone into self-quarantine or been placed into quarantine by their provider."
Divinia Accad, who went by Debbie, was the mother of three sons and a daughter, and grandmother of five. She lived in Taylor with her husband, William Accad.
Mark Accad said he hopes her death raises awareness of the risks that health care workers face during the pandemic.
“She sacrificed her life for our troops. I want my mom to be known for what she did,” Mark Accad said.
Source: Detroit Free Press 4.4.2020 edition
Obituary
In loving memory of Divina Amo Accad. Soulmate of William Accad. Daughter of Teodorico Alonggongan and Perla Albezo-Amo. Eldest of four siblings. Caring sister of the Accad family. Known also as Debbie to her loved ones and close friends.
She had four children and five grandchildren that she religiously devoted her life to. She was a passionate nurse for our troops for over 25 years in Detroit, Michigan. She was set to retire this month amidst this tragic global event. Her sacrifice for others as a frontline medical worker paid the ultimate sacrifice. May God have a special place for our fallen hero. She was truly “divine”.
Please share a memory, thought, or prayer with the family here on her tribute wall.
To plant a tree in memory of Divina (Amo) Accad, please visit our tribute store.∼Died of COVID-19
Divina Accad, a Veterans Affairs nurse who died of complications from COVID-19, was a hero who spent her career looking after sick veterans in Detroit, says her son.
Mark Accad said his mother died on March 30, after 11 days at a hospital in Taylor. Her death was the first known fatality from the coronavirus among health care workers in metro Detroit.
Divina, who went by Debbie, was 72 and had told her son last month that she was contemplating retiring from the John D. Dingell Medical Center. She fell ill on March 20, and was hospitalized with pneumonia.
She is survived by her husband, William Accad, two other sons, Willie Jr. and Reagan,; a daughter, Lovelet, and five grandchildren.
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