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1941
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Salvatore Briguglio Obituary
Salvatore Peter Briguglio, 73, of Millstadt, Ill., born Dec. 12, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
Mr. Briguglio retired as a safety director for MHS Legacy. He was the founder of Xtreme Paintball Park in Millstadt, Ill. He will always be remembered as the "Godfather" of paintball.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia, nee LoPiccolo, Briguglio.
Surviving are his wife, Christine Briguglio, nee Symsack; his son, Joey Briguglio; his daughter, Toni (Steve) Zychinski; his grandchildren, Kathryn and Sam; his daughter, Becca (Michael) Wells; his son, Tore Briguglio; his sister, Gerri (Rich) Klemites; and his aunt, Toni Mantia. He is survived by cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Memorials may be made to Caring Solutions (1240 Dielman Industrial Ct., St. Louis, MO. 63132) or Siteman Cancer Center Development Fund (7425 Forsyth Blvd. Suite 2200, Campus Box 1204, St. Louis, MO. 63105). www.leesmanfuneralhome.com
Visitation: Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Xtreme Paintball Park, 3545 Douglas Rd., in Millstadt, Ill.
Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at Xtreme Paintball Park in Millstadt, Ill. At Mr. Briguglio's request, cremation was held.
STRAUSS-LEESMAN FUNERAL HOME, Millstadt, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Salvatore Briguglio
May 28, 2016
It's with great sadness that I learn of your passing. Always a great friend and influence. Miss you buddy, we had the best of times when we were younger men.
Mark Bommarito
Sally Pilkington-Lammers
February 6, 2016
Salvatore was a wonderful person. We went to grade school together and graduated from St. Patricks. He was such a nice person and my deepest sympathies are with his family.
Bill Ystueta
June 13, 2015
We met in 1983 on a tough job, and Sal was the nicest, friendliest person to me for no reason. I will always remember his smile and bright personality.
June 13, 2015
Dear Jerri. and family so sorry to hear of Sal's Passing, we grew up together downtown he was 4 years older than me. all of the Briguglio family were close friends with my father Tony Indelicato he had a grocery store on 10th and Cole St. The Briguglio's lived on 11th st. They Had a german shepard god name Tiger, I was afread of that dog he was so big.and I was so littl I must have been 8 or 9 or younger My brother John and I played with Sal and Jerry in Grandmother Mamie's back yard good childhood memories. Sincerely with Love Anthony Indelicato
Sandra Correnti
June 12, 2015
I am so very sorry to read about Sal's death. We were friends many years ago when there was a big crowd of us in South St. Louis. We all had such great fun and Sal was always truly the gentleman, nice guy and very funny. Such happy memories I have of him. My deepest sympathy to Sal's family. There is now a new star in heaven. Prayers and blessings to all of you. Sandra
June 11, 2015
Our family had the pleasure and honor of knowing Sal and his wonderful family. He became our friend and later business partner at X-Treme. I always remember that wonderful smile & how he made everyone feel welcome. May the memories of good times comfort your family during the days ahead. He was a very special person. We send our love, The Tim Schloss family.
John Indelicato
June 11, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to family of Salvatore, we grew up together downtown with his sister Jerry their Mom Virginia ,Dad Joe he will be missed
Karen White
June 11, 2015
My sincere sympathy to Sal's family, he will be watching over you from above, keep his memories in your heart and talk about him always.
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