Vincenzo Marullo

MARULLO, Vincenzo, 84, of Tampa, passed away into the arms of our Lord and Savior June 7, 2011, at home, surround-ed by his loving family. He was born in Montaperto Agrigento, Sicily, January 5, 1927. He married Giovanna Accomando in 1946, and with the help of Giovanna's parents, Francesco and Grazia Accomando, they immigrated with their four young children to the U.S. in 1956. His youngest daughter was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He worked at the Long Island Railroad and then worked as a barber for 50 years. Life centered around "La Famiglia," Sunday dinners and keeping the Italian traditions alive. No one wanted to miss Sunday dinners or family events because they were always so special. He enjoyed golfing, bocci, cards, dominoes and traveling. He was a member of La Nova Sicilia 1251, the Tampa Lodge 240 Free and Accepted Masons. He loved his family very much and was proud of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and four brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years; children, Teresa (Carmelo) Infantino, Charles Marullo, Grace (Roger ) Sanders, Franca (Annabel Matos) Marullo and Annette (Mark) Holeyfield; grandchildren, Crocette (Shawn) Long, JoAnne Infantino, Claudia Marullo, Vincent Marullo, Christopher (Mechelle Combes) Sanders, Dr. Michael Sanders and Enzo Matos; great-grandchildren, Joshua Long, Brianna Long and Taliyah Marullo. A memorial service will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011, at St. Catherine Episcopal Church, 502 Druid Hills, Temple Terrace, Fla. The family will receive family and friends prior to the service from 11-11:30 a.m., with a celebration of his life following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to LifePath Hospice. Words of comfort may be expressed at www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com