Salvatore Pappalardo

Salvatore T. Pappalardo, aged 77, of West Deptford, NJ passed peacefully while surrounded by family on March 8th, 2025. 

Legacy: 

“A kind man with a warm smile,” Sal’s positivity and love emanated from every pore in his body.  He loved big bands and big celebrations. Sal was the life of the party.  His infectious laugh could be heard across the room and his dance moves could be felt in your bones.  A lot of that party energy channeled into Philly sports.  He loved them all, but I think his favorite pastime was really yelling at them – a true Philadelphia sports fan. He also took his competitive nature to the Bocce Court.  He was a member of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in Paulsboro, NJ and played on their Bocce team.  He worked most of his life as an IT specialist for Rohm and Haas, Mannington Mills, and Showboat Casino.  Then, after retirement, he decided to take a different career path.  He worked for the Inspira Mental Health Network Transportation Department.  He took great pride in being the “Van Therapist,” which perfectly matched his outgoing personality.  Sal squeezed every ounce of joy out of the world, but nothing compared to his love of his grandchildren.  From crawling on the floor playing cars and dolls, to pacing the soccer sidelines on the weekend, he was always there.   

Family:  

Predeceased by his loving wife, Angela, who died in 2015.  Devoted Father of Gaetan (Stacey) and Sonny (Vanessa); Popi to Max, Lainy, Sofia, and Enzo.  

Farewell Ceremony: 

Friends and family are invited to attend Sal’s viewing on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at McGuinness Funeral Home (34 Hunter Street, Woodbury, NJ) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Funeral Mass  will take place on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Holy Angels Parish, St. Matthew's RC Church (4th & Monument Ave., National Park, NJ 08063) from11:00 am to 12 noon with committal services to immediately follow at New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ.  

Donations can be made to the Sons and Daughters of Italy Paulsboro. https://osdiapaulsboro.com/