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Nolan-Fidale Funeral Home

2316 Providence Avenue

Chester, Pennsylvania

Rosario Vaccaro Obituary

Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro, age 90 Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro, age 90, of Chester, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 5, 2013. Born in Chester in 1922, he was the son of Charles and Agata Vaccaro. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Catherine (nee Mortimer), his brothers Michael and Charles, his sister Carmela Cianfrani and his granddaughter Mary Jo Gorbey. He was a veteran of World War II, during which he was both in combat and played in the Army Military Band. Sod was the last surviving member of the Original Four Aces. His musical career spanned five decades, during which time he performed nationally and internationally with the group. After coming off the road, Sod opened a pizza shop, a lifelong dream. He was later selected by the City of Chester to serve as Deputy Treasurer and Chief Deputy Tax Collector. He remained in that position as a consultant after his retirement. During this time, he continued to make appearances with the Original Four Aces. Sod loved music and playing his trumpet. He was an avid vegetable gardener, enjoyed cooking, loved the Phillies and Eagles, and most of all, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandson. Survivors: His daughters Anne Marie (Timothy) Gorbey, Catherine Vaccaro and Monica Vaccaro; his grandchildren Katie (Kevin) Garder, Anne Marie (Kenneth) Collins and Timothy (Katelyn) Gorbey, great grandson Asher Collins, 2 sisters, Mae Iannucci and Josephine Lachman and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass: Saturday, 11:30 a.m., at St. Katharine Drexel Church, 20th Street & Providence Avenue, Chester. Visitation: Saturday, from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 am., at the Church. In lieu of flowers: Contributions may be made to the Pennsylvania Chapter of the March of Dimes, 1019 West 9th Avenue, King of Prussia, PA 19406. Arrangements: Nolan - Fidale Funeral Homes, Ltd. Online condolences: www.nolanfidale.com.

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Published by The Daily Times from Apr. 9 to Apr. 11, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosario Vaccaro

16 Entries

Jimmy McNamee

November 24, 2023

It may be a few years since Sod´s passing but I have to say something about a great guy. I met Sod at Mikes steak shop in Boothwyn. I would often give Mike albums of the Air Force band when as the Daily Times Promotion manager Iwould arrange for their appearing here in Delaware County. One day while at Mike´s, he said stick around Soddy is coming in soon with a Best Hits album of the Four Aces. This was his thanks for the many Air Force band albums that I had given him. We´ll Sod showed up with the Album, that I have to this day. I asked him to autograph it but he wrote The Four Aces on it. When I said autograph with your name, he just said ah you don´t need that. Very humble guy. Years later, when I was driving Motor Coach for Krapf´s to the Casinos in Atlantic City, he would be on the bus, I reminded him of giving me the album and one night on the way home from A.C. I played a tape of music from the fifties and on it was a song by the Four Aces. When he got off the bus, I said "Did you hear your song" He laughed and said "yeah I heard it, I heard it". I love that memory. My last time to see him, was as we both were at K Mart in Brookhaven and I shouted to him in the parking lot, Hey Sod How are you doing, he said fine I thanked him again for the great album that he gave me at Mikes shop. I´m proud to have had this experience with him and that through Mike, he knew who I was. He knew I was a musician and had a band together for many years with all original members. That too made me proud. Jimmy McNamee. Jimmy and The Tropics. Delaware County area.

Harry Simpson

June 20, 2020

Godspeed Rosario, and thank you for the wonderful music memories of my youth, and beyond.

Rest Rosario, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.

Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army Air Force, WWII.

theresa pileggi

April 3, 2020

Monica and Cathy, thinking about your Dad today and remembering what a sweet Dad he was! I know he is always watching you!

Tom Gore

November 3, 2013

Sod Vacarro's voice cushioned the sound of the Aces, a soft, billowing and absolutely necessary support under those higher elements of Al Alberts and Dave Mahoney. What an an essential singer he was. May he rest in peace.

Anthony DiFlorio

April 21, 2013

So long to the last "Ace"

Ellie Higgins

April 17, 2013

RIP, Uncle Sod. Sending prayers to the family. I will always have very fond memories of Uncle Sod.

Lou 'Martin

April 12, 2013

I first heard the Four Aces as a young teenager and fell in love with their music. They instilled in me the desire to sing, and as a direct result of their musical influence on me, I am now in my fifty sixth year of singing and performing nationally with The Memories. My music career happened because of the influence of Mr. Vaccaro and his fellow Aces. May he rest in our Lords eternal peace

Sheri Anderson

April 11, 2013

Monica, I am sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May you and your family find comfort through The Lord. You are all in my prayers.
In Gods Love

Vincent Strollo

April 11, 2013

Sorry to here of Mr. Vaccaro Passing the Era of the Four Aces is now memories Remembering listening to them as a kid with my Parents in Overbrook Phila. May God Bless him and your Family at this Sad time.

April 11, 2013

Dear Monica, Anne Marie, Cathy and Family, Sorry to hear of your dear Father's passing. I too have fond childhood memories of being with the Vaccaro family in Chester and Wildood.

April 10, 2013

Monica and family so sorry to here .I always remember your dad's smile and letting us play on your beautiful piano.
Valorie Albertini

Joe&Barbara Pro

April 10, 2013

May God be with you and you will be missed but never forgotten.

Theresa Pileggi

April 10, 2013

Mr. Vaccaro was the sweetest, kindest Dad in the neighborhood when his daughter Monica and I were growing up together. He loved his "girls" and he was completely dedicated to them. He will always live sweetly in my childhood memories!

Wayne Poole

April 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lou Silvestri

April 9, 2013

Uncle Sod was such a great guy to me as a child. I have very fond memories of spending time with him and my dad when they were "on the road." He could always make my dad laugh! Rest in peace. You will be missed!

April 9, 2013

Heart of my heart brings back those memories. You will always remain in our hearts, Uncle Sod. Love, Pat (Evans) and Charles Lutz

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