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Vail Cerullo Obituary

VAIL CERULLO, 20, OF CHESTER SPRINGS, ELVERSON AND BOSTON Vail W. Cerullo, 20, of Chester Springs, Elverson and Boston passed away on Monday in Boston, Massachusettes. Born in South Miami, Florida, Vail was the son of William W. and Lisabeth Marie (Belinn) Cerullo. Vail was a musician attending Berklee College of Music in Boston and a former graduate of The Hill School. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister Casey Cerullo, brother Jake Cerullo, his paternal grandparents Eugene and Nancy Cerullo, maternal grandparents, Marjorie & Clarence Belinn and his love Hope Kauffman. Also surviving are step father Michael Schina, step mother Libby Cerullo, and step brothers Zachary and Dominic Finkel. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at The Hill School Auditorium, 830 Beech St, Pottstown. Burial will be private. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in The Hill School Chapel. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions made in Vail's name to the attention of the Advancement Office of The Hill School for the establishment of the Vail Cerullo Arts & Music Scholarship Fund at 717 E. High St., Pottstown, PA 19464. Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 711 N. Franklin St., Pottstown is in charge of the arrangements. View obituaries or send condolences at www.CatagnusFuneralHomes.com.

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Published by The Mercury from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2012.

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Lis Sissa

June 15, 2023

We met you in Boston
My son Paul was your roomie and I will never forget your incredible parents and how they took care of you. Your apartament, your food in the kitchen your commodity.
You were a nice guy.
We remember you.
Lis
From Mexico

Anny Ewing

July 4, 2012

Sam just ran into some old friends from Vincent Elementary who told him about Vail's tragic death. We were stunned by the news and are holding your family in the light, with warm memories of Sam and Vail's boyhood friendship.
Anny Ewing & Larry McCauley
Sam McCauley & Henry McCauley

Jane Henderson

June 29, 2012

Lisa,
I'm so very sorry for your loss. My very deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Jane Henderson

Becca Freed-Barlow

June 28, 2012

It is sad to lose a loved one. But they will always shine down on you from above. You can make it, through the hard times.

Lis Paul Bernardo Sefchovich

June 26, 2012

This is Paul Sefchovich's family from Mexico.
We have no words to tell you how sad we feel about this.
You all were such a nice family that welcomed Paul as a room mate for a year. He was so well among you. Though we barely knew you, we had a great impression since we met. We hope time and patience will soothe your pain
We love you

Karen Machikas

June 25, 2012

Only those whose lives were touched by this amazing young man, can truly understand this enormous loss. May we all cherish his many gifts of love, friendship, sports and music. Vail, you will forever be in the hearts of all of us, and so greatly missed.
You have and always will be, so loved.
The Machikas Family

June 23, 2012

Bill, We were so sorry to hear about Vail. Although we did not know him, Julia and Eric have told us what a wonderful young man he was. We send you our prayers for strength and courage from your faith. Joe and Joanne Billo

Joe Rafferty

June 23, 2012

Billy C and family, our hearts go out to you, our prayers go to God for you. Vail's spirit will be here always.
The Rafferty family

Damon Peary

June 22, 2012

Jenny and I were so sad to learn of the passing of your son Vail. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Steven Buchwald

June 22, 2012

A true tragedy. Our harts go out to you.

Nicole C.

June 22, 2012

My heart truly does hurt for you and your family. I have no doubt that Vail was very much loved by all. May God help you all get through this difficult and trying time. Many thoughts and prayers.

Gina Gaccione

June 22, 2012

Bill, Libby & family, With a heavy heart I send my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers. God bless.

Gary Fleming

June 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.God Bless you always. The Fleming Family

The Jacobs Family

June 22, 2012

Vail will always live in our hearts and memories.

Dave Decker

June 22, 2012

Bill and Libby,
I am sorry about your loss. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.

Brenda casey

June 21, 2012

Lisa my heart goes out to you
My thoughts and prayer are with you

The Ross Fanily

June 21, 2012

We knew Vail through The Hill and his love of Hope who was a friend of our daughter, Courtney. He was a true and loyal friend with a kind spirit. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and we know that God will give you strength to get through this difficult time.

Debra Rosenbaum

June 21, 2012

Dear Libby and Family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

Elizabeth Forsythe

June 21, 2012

Words simply cannot appropriately express my sympathy. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May Vail's spirit and music always surround you.

Mary Riether

June 21, 2012

Vail will be so missed by everyone whose lives he touched. A senseless tragedy...there are no words.
-Mary Riether (NJ)

Tom Errico

June 21, 2012

What can one say. A tragedy beyond words. A beautiful spirit who left us way way too early. My profound condolences to his family and friends who loved him dearly.

June 20, 2012

We are fortunate to have had Vail in our lives. He was a talent and a joy. We ache for his family's loss.
With love -- Cynthia, Lysle, Clayton & Greta

Blair

June 20, 2012

My sister was a friend of Vail's and while I only met him once, she constantly talked of him and the good times that they shared in Boston. Of the little I knew of him, he seemed to have a contagious smile and love for life. The number of lives that he has touched, including my own, is endless. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die."

June 20, 2012

Dear Lisa and Bill,
Our hearts go out to you...Vail was a special person and we have fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most trying time.---The Broffts

Nadine Bean

June 20, 2012

My heart weeps for you, all. May you have some comfort in knowing how much Vail touched others' lives. Love you, Lisa and family! -Nadine & Gary

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