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John Vacaro Obituary
John Joseph Vacaro Sr., 86, of Easton, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008, in his home. He was born on January 12, 1922, in Easton, a son of the late Antonio and Antonina (Oieni) Vacaro. John was preceded in death by his wife, the former Josephine Buscemi, in 1972. He was employed as a machinist for the former Ingersoll Rand, Phillipsburg, N.J., retiring in 1986. He served in the Army during World War II and earned a Purple Heart medal. He also earned an E-A-ME Theatre Service Medal with three bronze stars. He served as a light artillery cannoneer in the Rhineland Ardenes Central Europe Campaigns. John was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Easton, and the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Association. Survivors: Son, John Vacaro Jr. and wife Patti of Nazareth; daughters, Joan Bartolacci and husband Guy of Coopersburg, Angela Vacaro-Kline and husband Raymond of Easton; sister, Mary Zoli of Wilmington, Del.; brother, Frank Vacaro of Wilson; grandchildren, Guido Bartolacci, Raymond Kline Jr., Brett Kline, John Vacaro III, Joshua Vacaro, Amber Vacaro; four great-grandchildren, Devin, Logan, Abigail, Leah. Sisters, Margaret Frey and Josephine Vacaro, and brothers, Anthony Vacaro Sr. and Joseph Vacaro, preceded John in death. Services: Call 9:15-11:15 a.m. Saturday in Morello Funeral Home Inc., 3720 Nicholas St., Palmer Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at noon Saturday in the church, 9th and Lehigh streets, Easton. Interment will be in St. Anthonys Cemetery, Williams Township. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com. Contributions: May be made to the American Heart Association, 212 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018 or American Cancer Society, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017, in memory of John.
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Ann Strauss
November 26, 2008
Joan, Angela, and John:
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. Please find comfort in knowing he left this world in a peaceful manner. When I saw him last on Labor Day, he looked like the Uncle John I remembered. I will always have many fond memories of him coming up to visit by parents, when he and my dad would sit on the back porch talking about the good old days at IR. Please know that I am very sorry that I am unable to be with you and express my sympathies in person. May God watch over you and bless you during this very difficult time.
Donna Sanford
November 25, 2008
Angela and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad and your family will always have a warm place in my heart. Please know that your dad and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
your friend, Donna and Andy
Michelle (Zoli) Harbaugh
November 25, 2008
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Uncle John. I wish all friends and family peace and comfort in the days to come. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. My memories of Uncle John may be brief and few, but they are warm and filled with smiles.
With Love and Sympathy,
Deb Pacchioli-Mohr
November 25, 2008
Joan,
I was so sorry to read about your father. My prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
In Sympathy,
Frank, Barbara & Alyssa
November 25, 2008
Joan, Angie, John, and Families~you are in our thoughts and hearts right now. We hope that you will find comfort, strength, and peace in each other, your families, and those who love you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Karen Konek
November 25, 2008
Dear John, Johnny, Josh, and Amber,
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father/grandfather. Cherish the happy memories. Take care,
Karen Konek Kelly
Donna East
November 25, 2008
Joan, John, Angela & families,
True to form, your dad left this world his way-quietly and peacefully.
I will always remember him as a man of few words but with a smile that spoke volumes to all whose lives he touched. Take comfort in knowing he lived a full and fulfilled life, rich in the love of his family.
With you in spirit- Donna
Walt & Julie Garvin
November 25, 2008
Our sincere condolences on the passing of John. May his memory last forever.
Leo Young
November 25, 2008
I worked with Rocky for many years.We worked machines side by side an shared tools a good part of the time.He was a class act an always ready to help if he could ,no matter what the problem.I have had many of his cigars.Rocky was a friend to all an im sure he will be missed.
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