Mr. Salvador "Big Sal" Vernacchio Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Salvador “Big Sal” Vernacchio age 56 years of Gibbstown died suddenly on Tuesday October 24, 2017. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and came to Philadelphia when he was eleven years old. Mr. Vernacchio was a graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Philadelphia and then he graduated with his associate’s degree from Pierce College. He worked for the PMA Companies in Blue Bell as their Senior Manager of Security and Infrastructure. Mr. Vernacchio was a member of St. Clare of Assisi Parish; St. Michael’s Mutual Club; board member of Tri County Midget Football League; past president of Gibbstown Midget Football League and served on the Gibbstown Recreation Committee. He was an avid Eagles Fan as well as Argentinian Soccer Fan and he also enjoyed trips to his vacation home in Bonita Springs, Florida. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years. Susan Vernacchio (nee Miller) of Gibbstown; his children, Sal and Juliana of Gibbstown; his dog, Coco; his mother, Maria Vernacchio of Philadelphia; his brother, Albert and Roxanne Vernacchio of Marlton; his in laws, Jay and Marion Miller of Gibbstown; his brother in law, Robert and Gina Miller of Mt. Royal; his sister in law, Sharon and Bob Grap of Gibbstown; his nephews, Steven, Eric, Robby, Jake and Zach and his nieces, Megan and Lindsay. Mr. Vernacchio was predeceased by his father, Lorenzo Vernacchio. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Saturday October 28, 2017 in St. Clare of Assisi Parish, St. Michael’s Church, 313 Memorial Avenue, Gibbstown, NJ. Relatives and friends may visit with the family after 9 AM in the church until Mass time. Inurnment Private. Arrangements by McBride – Foley Funeral Home, Paulsboro. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in his memory to Gift of Life Donor Program, 401 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 or Make a Wish Foundation, 4742 N. 24th St., Suite 400, Phoenix, AZ, 85016. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

Mr. Salvador "Big Sal" Vernacchio

August 11, 1961 - October 24, 2017