Obituaries
Nicholas J. Sapone, 85
Nicholas J. Sapone, 85, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Friday, April 06, 2012 at Lancaster General Hospital.
He was the husband of the late Patricia R. “Pat” Keller Sapone, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage, who passed away in 2011. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late John and Christina Pisani Sapone.
Nick had worked as a purchasing agent for James F. Wild Inc. of Lancaster for 42 years, until retiring in 1991. After his retirement, he continued to work part-time for Wilds.
He was an active member of St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, was a member of the Mens Club and Guys and Dolls.
Nick was a US Army veteran of World War II, serving with the 12th Cavalry Division in the Philippines Campaign, where he received the Combat Infantry Badge. He was then transferred to the Army Air Corps, serving in the 5th Air Force during the occupation of Japan. He was a member of VFW Post 7294 of Millersville.
He is survived by his sons: Nicholas J. Jr, married to Lyn Wolff Sapone of Lancaster, and James L. of Lancaster; his four grandchildren: Elizabeth, Michael, James, and Nicholas; his brother, Vincent Sapone of Lancaster, and his sister Jennie DiCola of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his son, Vincent Sapone and his brother, Anthony J. Sapone.
Friends will be received on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 7-9PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St., Millersville, PA, with the Recitation of the Rosary at 830PM. Friends may call again on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 10-11AM at St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11AM, the Rev. Mark Weiss as Celebrant. Interment in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Nick’s memory to St. Philip The Apostle Catholic Church. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 872-5041
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Condolences to the Family
Dear Nick, Michael Vincent and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during the time of mourning. As I was laying in bed this morning I continually felt Uncle Nick enjoying all the happiness surrounding him as he continually met all the people that have passed before him, now all celebration and welcoming him into the heaven of complete peace. Uncle Nick being with Aunt Pasty must be wonderful for both of them. And to be with family they so loved and cared for is a blessing.
Uncle Nick was a good man and he is being honored in heaven.
My deepest sympathy,
Corey
Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Mike Sheaffer and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God give you peace.
Tammy Portner-Smith
Nick, and Lynn
We are so sorry for your loss, Dad and I would like to express our sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Dick Valentine
Stefany Snyder
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Your dad was a wonderful person, a good Father and a very good husband.
I like to think he is now in the Lord’s home with my precious Patsy, your mother.
Peggy Beazley and husband.
Dear Sapone family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. My uncle (Jim Saturno) said it was a beautiful service and that he was a well loved man, very faithful to God and his church. I will keep your family in my prayers.
God Bless You,
Denise Bunting (Gloria Saturno McCoy’s daughter)
I’m very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Kevin Carroll
Dear Sapone Family,
I would like to send my condolences. Uncle Nick was my great uncle and always very kind and caring and will be missed.
My deepest sympathy,
Justin Commale
Dear Family Sapone
We received the notice of Nicholas death from Jennie, and want to express you our condolence.
All the cousins who live in Italy and their families.
Massimo and Elisabeth
