John Saccone

John A. Saccone CHESAPEAKE - John Anthony Saccone, born June 7, 1956, died peacefully in his home Feb. 24, 2010 from a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis and its devastating effects. He was the son of the late John and Nella (Pignaloni) Saccone. John was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., but spent most of his adult life in Norfolk. After his enlistment in the U.S. Navy, he obtained a job at NARF/NADEP until its closing in 1995. He owned and operated a small sandwich shop called "Saccone's" until his "retirement" in 1999. He relocated to Florida in 2004. He was a Past Grand Knight (98) of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 3548 Norfolk. He was also a member of the Fleet Reserve Association Branch No. 292 and the American Legion Post No. 0323, both in Lehigh Acres, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Bischoff) and their children: daughter, Lindsay Anne Saccone and son, Vincent "Vinny" Saccone; his sister, Nanette Saccone Koszelak; a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial celebration of John's life will be celebrated in Norfolk at a later date. His final resting place will be in Niagara Falls, N.Y.