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SALVATORE BAVUSO Obituary
He is preceded by his mother and father, Assunta and Giuliano Bavuso, and his siblings, Domenica, Matteo, Catherine, and Carmella.
He is survived by Margo, his spouse of 48 years, his children, Salvatore "Torry", Anthony, and Jennifer, their spouses, Katie, Elyse, and Eric and his grandchildren Matthew, Jacob, Elianna, Emma, Connor, and Wyatt.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, he moved to Florida in his teens with his parents. After attending the Florida State Engineering program, he was recruited by NASA and moved to Tidewater Virginia to work at the Langley Research Center in 1964. He was a pioneer in the development of computer reliability analysis, and worked on the Viking Mars Lander. Just before, he and Margo founded the Little Log Cabin Learning Center in Yorktown in 1994. "Mr Sal" was a constant support repairing the school, helping with chores, and driving the tractor for the annual Hayride. As a scout leader for troop 201, he helped dozens of boys with Eagle Scout projects and supervised at scout camp. A gentle soul, he loved adventuring with his children, sailing with his family in the Chesapeake Bay, playing folk songs on the guitar, and discussing scientific discoveries. A visitation will be held at Amory Funeral Home on Saturday, December 4th from 2-4pm, and a graveside service will be held at Parklawn Memorial Park on Sunday, December 5th at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 118 Old York Hampton Highway, Yorktown, Va. 23692.
Arrangements by Amory Funeral Home, Grafton, Va.
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Bobby Mears
December 7, 2021
Margo, so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and family.
Norm
December 4, 2021
I'm going to miss you Sal .
Mary, Bill, Justin, Katie and Kyle
December 4, 2021
Please accept our condolences. Mr. Sal was a great man, a wonderful person to know, and always interesting to talk to. He was always willing to teach you something new and there to listen and talk to you. He will be greatly missed. Mrs. Margo and family while time passes I hope the love of friends and family will carry you forward and for you to know you are never alone.
Mary K Jernigan
December 4, 2021
Rip I remember when I was a baby going over there and getting in the pool good memories
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December 4, 2021
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Michael and Liesa McGhee
December 3, 2021
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Sal. Our hearts and prayers are with you and family. I sent a text to you today saying I hope to be at the funeral home tomorrow. God Bless, much love to you dear cousin.
T.W. Day
December 3, 2021
My sincere condolences to Margo and the family during this time of sorrow. May the Holy Spirit comfort you as you bear the loss of Salvatore.
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