John Philip "Phil" Sacco Sr., 84 of Mahanoy Plane passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 28, 2023 at his residence.
Born in Shenandoah on October 24, 1938, he was a son of the late Christ Sacco Sr. and the late Jennie (DeCrease) Sacco.
He was a retired tire salesman having worked in the New Brunswick, NJ area.
Phil was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus Council 618, Shenandoah. He was an avid New York Giants fan. His family was of utmost importance to him, he enjoyed the many family reunions that he hosted. Phil looked forward to the annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the festivities and gatherings that ensued with his family and friends.
Preceding him in death in addition to his parents were his wife, the former Barbara A. Stass on December 8, 2014 and his brother, Christ Sacco, Jr. on June 25, 2019.
Surviving are his daughter, Christine Van Allen and her husband Michael of Mahanoy Plane; his son, John Philip "JP" Sacco Jr. and his wife Debra of Girardville; five grandchildren, Justina, William, Megan, Emma and Sean; his sister, Mary Rose Masternack of Shenandoah; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Religious services will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 10:00 am at the Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah with Monsignor Ronald C. Bocian, Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. A viewing will be held on Monday morning from 8:00 am until 10:00 am at the funeral home.
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, Shenandoah is in care of the arrangements. To offer a condolence to Phil's family, please sign the guestbook below.
Viewing
Monday, April 3, 2023
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home
132 S Jardin St.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976
Religious Services
Monday, April 3, 2023
10:00 AM
Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home
132 S Jardin St.
Shenandoah, Pennsylvania 17976
Interment
Monday, April 3, 2023
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Shenandoah Heights, PA