Tom was proud to provide for his family; through hard work, dedication and love – made easier with a joke and a smile. Born and raised in South Philadelphia, he served in the U.S. Army just after the Korean War had ended.
It was at the Harvest Dance in South Philly, where Tom caught the eye of a young Patty Costantino and they were married in 1961. A Wireman at RCA in Camden for many years, as well as being employed by Camden County as a security guard and payroll clerk at Lakeland; Tom’s true career ended, retiring in 1982 with the closing of The Philadelphia Bulletin. Prior to retirement, he worked as a delivery driver for them or 27 years. A former resident of Bellmawr, Tom was active in local politics there; serving on Committee and The Planning Board. Getting lost in a good Patterson of Grisham book cheering on the Eagles or attending his grandchildren’s events were just a few things that brought Tom great joy in life.
He is the beloved husband of 49 years to Patty; devoted father of the late Deborah Sacchetti and surviving Daniel Sacchetti and Michele Savidge (William) loving brother of Rita Scarpinato (Jack); loving \”Poppy\” of Dominique, Daniel, Nicole, Gabrielle and Sophia and \”Uncle Tommy\” to many nieces and nephews.
Entombment was in New Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Chapel Mausoleum, Bellmawr.
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