- Date Of Birth: November 17, 1931
- Date Of Death: June 14, 2022
- State: Massachusetts
Zappulla, Salvatore “Sam,” of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 90 years of age.
Loving husband for 64 years to Mary (Lazzaro).
Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Rose (DiPerri).
Devoted father of Vincent and his fiancé Leanne and Dana and her husband Steve.
Cherished “PAPA” of Nicole, Taylor, Tyler, and Alexandra.
Dear brother of Sebastian “Benny.”
Sam was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He instilled to his children and grandchildren that it was all about “FAMILY” and he routinely reminded them. Sam is a US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged. He worked as a machinist and later as a production control manager for over 40 years. He was an avid baseball and basketball player in his younger days and remained a big fan of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics.
