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Salvatore Mezzatesta Obituary

Salvatore Mezzatesta IV, 72, of Norfolk, VA, went to be with the Lord on January 15, 2022. Sal was born in New York and grew up in Ansonia, Connecticut.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 41 years, Catherine Myers Mezzatesta, his two children Rose (Todd) Grifka, S. Philip (Kathy) Mezzatesta VI, his first grandchild Niko Philip, and his brother Joe Mezzatesta.

Please view Sal's detailed Obituary at: https://www.keithmatthewsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Salvatore-MezzatestaIV

An online memorial service will be held Saturday, January 29th, 2022, at 1:00 PM, view the services online at https://www.facebook.com/keithmatthewsfuneralhome/

Thank you all for your love and support.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 23, 2022.

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Gerald Gazzilli

January 14, 2023

Sal will never be forgotten, he was very kind special friend. He will always be remembered in my prayers and thoughts. Miss you Sal.
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ron freedman

January 26, 2022

sorry to hear about sal,,,he was a good man..he helped me a lot ,when my car broke down..and did other things for me,,,..i am sorry for your loss

Connie Gallacher

January 25, 2022

Dear Mezzatesta Family, so sorry to see of the loss of your dear husband and father. As the Art Teacher,I remember how very proud he was of Rose and Philip. What a loving family you all were. You will be in my prayers.

Lisa & Tim Williams

January 23, 2022

Catherine, Rose and Phillip we are so very sorry for your loss. It has been many many years since we have seen you'll. You actually lived in Cape Story at the time! We are saying prayers for all of you!!!!!!!

Mickie Nance

January 23, 2022

Dear Catherine,
I am thinking of you and your family during this time. Thankful for our friendship which only happened because of Sal introducing us when he sold us carpet. He was such a friendly guy and absolutely adored you. Prayers going up for you. Hugs.

Gerald Gazzilli

January 20, 2022

Catherine,Rose and Philip

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. Sal has touched many lives and will be dearly missed . Especially by me.

( Catherine, if you have an opportunity to call me please do , since I do not have your number ) 757 270 6743 . I would really like to speak with you.

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