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Salvatore Passalacqua Obituary
AGE: 83 • Bridgewater
Salvatore Passalacqua, 83, entered into heaven on June 18, 2012. He was born in Carini, Italy on November 16, 1928 to his dear parents Salvatore and Angela Sassano Passalacqua. Salvatore enjoyed working very much as the Owner of Sal's Pizzeria in Neptune, NJ. He served in the Italian Army and was a Communicant of St. Ann's Church in Raritan. Salvatore enjoyed gardening, soccer, walking, and spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, a dear brother, a wonderful grandfather, who was kind, caring, generous, and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Salvatore is survived by his beloved wife, Domenica Amato Passalacqua of 54 years; his loving children, Vincenzo "Vinnie" (Patricia) Passalacqua of Mullica Hill NJ, Angela (Salvatore) Ruggeri of Raritan, Peter (Lisa) Passalacqua of Hillsborough, Rita (James) Lopa of Bridgewater; two dear brothers, Antonio (Maria) Passalacqua and Giovanni Passalacqua; a loving sister, Angela (Frank) Mannino; and ten wonderful grandchildren, Peter, Valeria and Domenico Pannia, Vincenzo, Sofia, Liliana, Marco, Emanuela, Ava, and Jake. He was predeceased by his parents; two brothers, Vincenzo and Giuseppe Passalacqua; and two sisters, Rosalia (Scavo) DiStefano and Caterina DiStefano.
Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home, 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan, NJ 08869 (908-725-1887). Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2012 starting with a viewing from 9:00 to 10:30 am at the funeral home followed by a 11:00 am Mass at St. Ann's Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan, NJ 08869. Entombment in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Bridgewater, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory at the funeral home.
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Jane Caliguari
June 22, 2012
Pete and Lisa....Keith and I are so sorry for your loss! We will keep you in our prayers!
Rev Fred Mueller
June 21, 2012
It was a privilege meeting you all at the funeral home in Raritan last night. I am Peter, Lisa, Liliana, Marco and Jake's pastor. Here at the church we love the Passalacquas and extend to you our deepest sympathy at the loss of Peter's dad. God is close to you and and has received Salvatore into his eternal kingdom. God be praised - for his salvation and for his grace throughout Salvatore's life. May he grant you all peace.
Mike Zuckerman
June 21, 2012
Peter and Lisa...We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your father. We apologize for not being able to attend and are praying for you and your family.
Mary Ann Chevalier
June 21, 2012
Rita,
Please accept my sincere condolences at this very difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers. I remember some of the things you would tell me about your father that made us both laugh and hope that those good memories will comfort all of you now
diane pedersen
June 20, 2012
To The Passalacqua Family,
Soooo sorry to hear of your loss! It was a pleasure to meet him and his loving and caring family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult period in your lives.
Sincerely,
Diane and Ted Pedersen
(daughter of Jean Watts)
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