Salvatore "Sal" Modesto

1929 - 2019

Salvatore "Sal" Modesto obituary, 1929-2019, Pottsville, PA

BORN

1929

DIED

2019

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Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home, Inc.

104 South 4th Street

Minersville, Pennsylvania

Salvatore Modesto Obituary

Salvatore "Sal" Modesto, 89, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 22, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Salvatore was born Oct. 23, 1929, in Stamford, Conn., to the late Salvatore and Michelina Merola Modesto.

Prior to moving to Pennsylvania in 1948, Salvatore was in the Merchant Marine.

He met the love of his life, Mary Hribick, in 1950. They were married at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church in Branchdale, March 31, 1951.

He served in the Army in the Second Armored Division from 1952-54 and was stationed in Germany. After serving his country, he and his brothers bought a GMC dealership in Cressona, where he worked until 1965. He then ran the hauling division of Modesto Trucking from 1965 to 1975 in Heckscherville.

Salvatore was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary; his brother, John; sisters, Angelina DeCarlo and Mary Caccavella.

Salvatore is survived by his eight children, Michele (Thomas Caldwell), Mary (Robert Steinberg), Salvatore Jr. (Michelle Mahal), Margaret Silbert, John (Sharon Struzinski), Angelina O'Donnell, Stephen and Joseph (Mimi Heller); 22 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Jack and Frank; sisters, Fran Ginther and Michelina (Robert Wapinsky).

Salvatore loved spending time with his family. He was a firm believer in hard work. He opened Tamaqua Auto Parts in May 1975 and continued to work there with his sons until two weeks ago. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Salvatore, dad, brother, friend, boss will be missed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick Church, Pottsville, with Monsignor Edward O'Connor as celebrant. All are respectfully invited to attend a visitation with calling hours from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday as well as from 6:30 to 9:15 a.m. Thursday at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Pottsville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Salvatore's name to Servants to All, 4 S. Center St., Pottsville, PA 17901. Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville, is entrusted with the arrangements.

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It's hard to believe that a year has passed since the passing of Sal. He will always be with us in our hearts. I know that he is with God and his loving wife Mary.

Gene Auriemma

Friend

June 18, 2020

Patti Cescon Brinich

July 2, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.with sincere sympathy.




From William Reed Jr.

June 27, 2019

MY condolences to your family have worked there for many years. He was a great boss. He will be missed by many. Phil Knauss

Phil Knauss

June 27, 2019

My deepest regrets on the loss of a truly great man; a loving husband, father, grandfather, and inspiration to all he met. Sal lived a full and rewarding life guided by wisdom, humility, grace and strength. His love and commitment to family was boundless. He relished going to work and building a successful business leading by example. I will personally miss our talks about politics, and asking for advice when I was in need of a good heart to heart talking to. Sal was my "second father" as I would say. To Sal Jr, Joseph, Steven, John, Angelina, Margaret, Mary and Michele, you carry his legacy forward, and through you Sal will live on and will always be with us. We will all reunite with our Lord on day, and Sal and Mary will be there waiting. Most truly yours, Gene

Gene Auriemma

June 25, 2019

Tom Banditelli

June 25, 2019

Dear John, Sharen, & Family,
We are so very sorry. Our deepest condolences. We will keep him in our prayers. God bless you all. Take care. So sorry. Doris Chizmar & Monsignor John Chizmar.

DORIS CHIZMAR

June 25, 2019

He was a very kind man. May he rest in peace.

Behrang Saminejad

June 25, 2019

What an amazing sweet soft spoken man. Our hearts go out to his children and families.May your wonderful memories give you peace as time goes on. We will miss him he was a great man as Dad would say "He is good stock" Dad loved this man with all his heart. Our love and prayers are with you all.
Nick /Sally Modesto

Sally Modesto

June 25, 2019

There is no doubt that Uncle Sal was met by Aunt Mary at the gates of Heaven! God be with the Modesto Family during this time and always!
Love and Prayers!
Jackie MO!

Jack Modesto

June 25, 2019

SAL,JOE AND STEVE,SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER.YOUR FREIND KEIFER

June 25, 2019

So sorry for your loss. The few times we were together I knew he was a great guy.

Howard Bixler

June 25, 2019

Dear Sal,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. What a blessing it was for you to have such a loving father. May the Lord give you His Peace at this sad time.

Mrs. Judy (Mekunis) Saunders'75

June 25, 2019

Mrs. Judy (Mekunis) Saunders'75

June 25, 2019

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104 South 4th Street, Minersville, PA 17954

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St. Patrick Church

Pottsville, PA

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104 South 4th Street, Minersville, PA 17954

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