Samuel F. “Sabu” Trasatti

Samuel F. “Sabu” Trasatti, 86, of Brookhaven, formerly of Chester died April 15 at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Born in Chester to the late Saverio and Nancy Elmo Trasatti he was a lifelong resident of Chester before moving to Brookhaven 4 years ago.

Mr. Trasatti worked as a clerk for the State Liquor Store in Chester for 40 years before his retirement. A Veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Trasatti proudly served his country with the 45th Infantry Division during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1952 earning the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, the National Service Medal, the Combat Infantry Badge and the United Nations Service Medal. An avid Philadelphia sports fan, Mr. Trasatti enjoyed the holidays and cherished the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Samuel was the husband of the late Olivia M. Colletta “Penny” Trasatti who died in 2008. Survived by daughters, Karen (Kenny) Massey and Theresa Trasatti; sons, Samuel (Judy) Trasatti and Michael (Michelle) Trasatti; sister Dolores Cartwright; brother Anthony Trasatti; Grandchildren, Amanda and Kenny Massey, Katarina and Mark Curl, Kimberly, Kaitlyn and Alyssa Trasatti and Michael and Nicholas Trasatti; nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass 10:30 am Monday at Immaculate Conception of Lourdes Catholic Church, 8th and Green Sts, Marcus Hook, Pa. Int. will follow in Lawn Croft Cemetery, Linwood. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at the D’Anjolell-Stigale Memorial Home, 3260 Concord Rd, Aston and also Monday morning after 9 a.m. at the church.

Contributions in his name the American Heart Association, 5455 N. High St, Columbus, OH, 43214 or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation, 399 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Arrangements by David A. Cericola Jr, Funeral Director. www.jpdfh.com

All inquiries with regards to this funeral, please contact David A. Cericola Jr. at (610) 304-3349.