Salvatore Mosca Jr.

1930 - 2013

Salvatore Mosca, Jr., 83, of Higganum beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Hofher) Mosca, died Friday at Midlesex Hospital. Sal was born in Portland the son of the late Salvatore Mosca Sr. and Nellie (Paresi) Mosca. Prior to his retirement Sal worked at Connecticut Valley Hospital as a supervisor and was the owner of Sal Mosca Builders in Higganum. After retirement Sal became an avid golfer scoring a hole-in-one on one of his last trips to the course. Sal was also the owner of All Seasons bait shop in Middletown. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Polish Falcons and the Elks of Middletown. Besides his wife Betty, Sal is survived by a son, Michael Mosca of Lisbon, two daughters, Lisa Welch, Courtney DeMelis both of Higganum, a step-son Vincent DiMauro and his wife Susan, of Wethersfield, Joan Pontbriand and her husband Mark of Higganum, grandchildren, Chad Mosca, Michael Mosca, Rachel Welch, Alexa Welch, Peter Welch, Daniel DeMelis, Miranda DeMelis, Reno DeMelis, Alan Octavek, Jennifer DiMauro, Nicolas DiMauro, Natalie Pontbriand, great grandchild, Brooklyn Welch, two sisters and two brothers, Madeline (Dolly) Footit and Mary Lou Gilbert, James Mosca all of Middletown, and Joseph (Sonny) Mosca from Clinton. He was predeceased by a daughter Michele Mosca, a son-in-law, Peter Welch and two brothers, John and Albert Mosca. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Middletown. Burial with military honors will be held privately at Calvary Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Alzheimer's Association CT Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100 Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.