Salvatore Renato “Pat” Nazionale

NAZIONALE 1926-2018Salvatore Renato “Pat”, age 92 of Clifton Heights on May 24, 2018. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Abbonizio) and the late Maria (nee Iannicelli). Loving father of Janet Toner (Jim), Patricia Chandler (Sonny), Michael (Patricia), and David (Denise). Dearly beloved Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren:Anthony NazionaleCharissa (Jason) Turner — sons Ethan, Evan, JaydanAlicia (Christopher) Lynch — daughter Mary Rose and son QuinnSheena (Frank) Nunan — sons Collin, Carter, CameronJamie McGinley — son Kaiden AnthonyRyan NazionaleCole NazionaleDevoted brother of David Nazionale and the late Antoinette Caprione. Sal was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he graduated High School on June 6, 1944, and left for Navy boot camp four days later (June 10, 1944). Stationed on the USS Euryale, he traveled through the Pacific (Borneo, the Philippines, Iwo Jima and Australia) and was present on one of the allied ships during the signing of the Instrument of Surrender in Tokyo Bay, Japan. He was honorably discharged on May 30, 1946.Sal would say, “God gave me strength; I had a good life.” He was a man deeply rooted in his faith, which was clearly seen in his love of life and others. He was a ‘people person’ who took great enjoyment in spending time with family, friends, and acquaintances. Even his grandchildren’s friends referred to him as “Poppop” because of his loving, nurturing ways. He rarely went anywhere where he did not meet someone he already knew. He never forgot anyone nor was he a person easily forgotten. He left an indelible mark on everyone’s heart.Sal worked for General Electric and Piasecki (which became Vertol Corporation) prior to his 28-years as an Electrical Inspector with the City of Philadelphia. In addition, he was active in many organizations (International Association of Electrical Inspectors; Lions Club; Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania Sons and Daughters of Italy – Benvenuto Lodge; Senior clubs and the Knights of Columbus, to name a few) as well as a 50-year member of the Men of Malvern. Through the years, he was the recipient of numerous plaques, certificates, “Man of the Year” awards, and commendations. He was truly a “one in a trillion” person. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Thursday from 7-9pm and Friday 8:30-9:45am at the D’Anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall, 2811 West Chester Pike, Broomall, PA 19008. Funeral Mass 10:30am at Holy Cross Church. Interment Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery.Contributions may be made in his memory to the V.F.W., 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.