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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Salvatore John
Centofanti, Jr.
March 31, 1934 – November 22, 2023
Salvatore John Centofanti, Jr. age 89, of Lansdale passed away on November 22, 2023. Salvatore is survived by loving wife of 64 years, Irene (Platt) Centofanti, and three children, John (Christine) Centofanti, Robert (Deena) Centofanti and Karen (Jeffrey) Mordock, and eight grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel), Patrick, Sean, Kristopher (Lindsey), Collin, Ryan, Evan, and Jackson Mordock, one great grandchild, Maribelle Rosalie. Salvatore is also survived by his brother Paul (Patricia) Centofanti, and predeceased by Joseph (survived by Camille) Cintofanti, Dominic Cintofanti, Rita Cifelli, Pasquale (survived by Louise) Centofanti, Nancy Quinlan, Ronald (survived by Linda) Centofanti and Harry and Florence Platt. He will be missed by his many family members including nieces and nephews.
Salvatore was born March 31, 1934 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, and attended Northeast Public High School for Boys. He served our country in the U. S. Navy/USS Antietam, upon his return, he studied Mechanical Engineering at Temple University before starting his career as a Mechanical Engineer for several different firms including US Pipe where he was a successful plant manager for many years.
In addition to raising his family, he enjoyed playing poker with his friends, competing in bocce tournaments, bridge nights with his wife, and traveling with Irene and his siblings. Salvatore was a World War II enthusiast. He was also an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies.
Family and Friends are invited to gather on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Visitation
Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, Inc.
9:00 - 11:00 am
Funeral Service
Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel, Inc.
Starts at 11:00 am
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