Salvatore Auditore

DAYTON, Ohio — Salvatore "Sam" Auditore, 78, of Dayton, Ohio, formerly from Gloucester, passed away Friday, April 10, 2009 at Oak Creek Terrace Nursing Home in Ohio.

Sam was born June 15, 1930 in Gloucester, and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1948. He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1950 and married Clara "Molly" Adams (also of Gloucester) in 1951. He received his bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Northeastern University in 1959 and accepted a position with General Electric. In 1965 he took a position as a civilian employee at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, where he contributed to avionics developments for a variety of missile projects, including the ALCM (Air Launch Cruise Missile) and Stealth fighter. Sam truly was a rocket scientist and was twice nominated as engineer of the year for his work. In June 1972 he earned his Master's in engineering management from University of Dayton. He retired in 1990, but continued working as a volunteer docent for the Cox Arboretum and as a substitute teacher. In his free time, Sam enjoyed golfing with his friends, skiing and held a private pilot's license. He traveled back to his hometown of Gloucester often and especially enjoyed attending the St. Peter's Fiesta. He was an avid RF boat enthusiast and enjoyed traveling, sketching, bicycling and square dancing with his good friend Elaine. He was also a proud member of American Legion Post #598.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Captain Joseph and Jennie (Ciarametaro) Auditore of Gloucester; his loving wife of 43 years, Clara "Molly" Adams; daughter, Pamela; and two brothers, John and Joseph; He is survived by three sons Stephen, husband of Vicki of Dayton, Philip, of Dallas, and Thomas, husband of Kelly of Dayton; daughter, Marie Boughen, wife of Brian, currently living in Bermuda; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Sara, Stephanie, David, Kelsey, Samantha and Sienna; three brothers, Peter, Frank and Vincent; four sisters, Sandra Gray, wife of Claude, Rosemary Ristino, wife of Arthur, Pamela Auditore and Rita Kleiner, wife of Eric; and his long-time companion Elaine Rosenstein as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 17, 2009 in Seaside Cemetery, in Gloucester. Family and friends are cordially invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cox Arboretum, 6733 Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH, 45449, in Sam's honor. Sam lived a long and "molto bene" life and will be missed by many. Salute d'Amour. The Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester, have made the final arrangements.