Vincent J. Maggio, Sr., 69, of East Norriton, PA died Monday, April 27, 2009 at his residence after an illness. He was the husband of Lynne (Knetlar) and son of the late Lillian (Venezia) and Charles Maggio, and his first wife, the late Loretta (Nave) Maggio. Survivors include his spouse, Lynne (Knetlar) Maggio; son, Vincent J. Maggio Jr., of Norristown; daughter, Leah (Joseph R., III) Hastings, of Collegeville; grandchildren, Ericka & Joseph R. Hastings IV; siblings: Charles (Roseanne) Maggio, of Pottstown; Frances Ann 'Sandy' (Andrew) Green, of Mechanicsburg; Rosemary DiYenno, of Collegeville; and sister in law, Marlene Maggio, of Plymouth Meeting; and many nieces and nephews. A former Moore Sr. resident, he was a graduate of the first class of the former Bishop Kenrick High School in 1958, and a Marine Corp veteran serving during the Vietnam War. During HS, he worked for Gilberts Clothing Store, then after returning from the war he was a buyer for Gimbels, then he returned to Gilberts where he eventually bought the store on Main Street and another store in the Hillcrest Shopping Center. The stores were finally closed after 118 years in 1988. Afterwards, he was self employed in many entrepreneurial ventures. Most recently, he had been employed with Lou's Steakshop, on E. Main St. on the sales register for the last 8 years. He was a longtime MSS club and Holy Saviour Church member. He loved his family and going to the shore. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by his brother Joseph Maggio. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, April 30, 2009, from 7 - 9 pm & Friday, May 01, 2009, 8:30 - 9:15 am at the Caramenico FH Inc., Main & Walnut Sts., Ntn., PA. Funeral Mass will follow at Holy Saviour Church, 407 E Main St., Norristown PA at 9:30 AM. Interment St. Patrick's Cemetery, E Norriton Twp., PA. The family requests that memorial be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust St., Phila., PA. 19103. Visit www.caramenicofuneralhome.com for online info
Funeral Home:
Caramenico Funeral Home
403 E Main St
Norristown, PA
US 19401
Events
CemeteryFriday, May 1, 2009
11:00AM
St. Patrick's Cemetery
2400 Dekalb Pike
East Norriton, PA 19401
Phone: 610-272-4385
VisitationThursday, April 30, 2009
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Caramenico Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
403 E. Main St.
Norristown, PA 19401
Email: info@caramenicofuneralhome.com
Phone: (610) 275-7777
VisitationFriday, May 1, 2009
8:30AM - 9:15AM
Caramenico Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.
403 E. Main St.
Norristown, PA 19401
Email: info@caramenicofuneralhome.com
Phone: (610) 275-7777
ServiceFriday, May 1, 2009
9:30AM
Holy Saviour Church
407 E Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-275-0958
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