Salvatore Bernard Buccola, 87, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Beloved husband of Ellen Mae (nee Schaefer). Loving father of Paul and wife Dorothea, Liz Naphegy and husband Dean, Mary Claire DeLaura and husband Nicholas and James and wife Nicole. Proud grandfather of Hunter, Ryan, Kyle, Nicole, Alexis, Nicholas, Kendall and James. Dear brother of Louise Pfister.
Sal was an instrumental music teacher for the Clarkstown School District in Rockland County, NY for 30 years. He was a professional drummer and played in many bands throughout his life. His greatest passions were his family, music and gardening.
Visiting hours are Friday, June 10, 2022 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a donation in Sal’s memory to Special Olympics New Jersey, www.sonj.org.
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Dear Jimmy, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I always had coffee at D’Ercoles Farm and used to like sittings down with Sal and talking about gardening. He always talked about you and how you were doing. Again, I’m sorry for your loss. Rick Sposa