Salvatore Garzetta

MILLERTON — Salvatore Garzetta, 91, a native of Staten Island, N.Y., residing in Millerton since 2001, died peacefully on March 2, 2010, with his loving family at his side.

Sal was born Dec. 21, 1918, in the Concord neighborhood of Staten Island, one of 10 children of the late Lucia (Sammartino) and Saverio Garzetta. At age 3, his family settled in New Dorp, Staten Island.

On April 20, 1946, in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church he married his beloved wife of 63 years, Kathryn (nee De Felice), who survives at home. In 2001 he and Kathryn moved to Millerton to live with his youngest son, Joseph.

A graduate of Curtis High School in Staten Island, Sal enjoyed a career working in the steel industry, initially for Bethlehem Steel Corporation. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1943 and served proudly in the Pacific Fleet on the carrier USS Bennington. He was involved in the Battle of Midway and the invasion of Okinawa. He was honorably discharged in 1945 with the rank of seaman first class.

Returning home, Sal completed a more than 40-year work career, retiring in 1981 as supervisor for Schiavone-Bonomo Steel Corporation of New Jersey.

Upon retirement, Sal enjoyed spending time at home working on his beloved gardens. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his wife and three grandchildren.

He was a lifetime member of the American Legion, first with the Dalessio Post in Staten Island and then with Millerton Post 178.

In addition to his beloved wife, Kathryn, Sal is survived by three sons, Gary and his wife, Angela, Robert and his wife, Lisa, and Joseph and his wife, Evelyn; and three grandchildren, Gary Michael, Sarah and Dana Garzetta.

 Arrangements are under the care of the Valentine Funeral Home in Millerton. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 13, at St. Patrick’s Church in Millerton. A military honor guard will be provided by American Legion Post 178.

Interment will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send an online condolence, visit valentinefh.com.

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