we would still be human
and life would go on but,
it would be much more
difficult to mourn our
losses and celebrate our loves.
God gave us music
so that we would have
some hint of what he is like.
God sings in our hearts with music,
telling us of love about
which we would know
much less were it not for music
Salvatore Brancaccio has played his last musical note and is now at peace.
Sal died at One Kenton Place in Toronto on August 11, 2021 at the age of 94.
He is predeceased by his wife Marion (Cooper), and sisters Carmela Brancaccio Iovino of Benevento, Italy, and Serafina Brancaccio Bianco of Sao Paulo, Brasil.
Sal and his wife Marion (Cooper) were married at, and active members, of Fairlawn Avenue United Church for many years.
He was a familiar face at the Columbus Center where he visited, drank lots of coffee and played his beloved mandolin once a week for over 30 years.
Salvatore was Born in Baselice Benevento, Italy and immigrated to Canada in 1951. He worked as an Inspector and Hand Leader on the assembling line at Ford Motor Company in Windsor, Ontario and then Oakville, Ontario.
He played part time in a big band in Toronto Italian Halls in the 1950’s. In addition to performing he taught music privately.
A self-taught musician from childhood, Sal was born with music in his heart.
He always fit music into his life and after retiring, a new creative life took over when he realized he had a natural talent for designing and creating beautiful stain glass masterpieces.
Sal also tried oil and acrylic painting, and copper etchings, but it was the stain glass artwork that truly moved and inspired him and became another passion for him later in life. His creations are diverse from; Tiffany inspired landscapes, original creations of floral bouquets, Faberge-styled designs, Art-Deco geometrics, angels, garden flowers, hearts, and lamps.
Sal’s wish was to stay active and do something for body and mind. Along with discovering his creativity, Sal embarked on an athletic quest. He started to race-walk in his 70’s! He was recognized for his achievements with letters of congratulations from The Ontario Premier and also won a National Achievement award and holds the outdoor speed-walking record for men aged 70-74.
Salvatore was a cheerful man with a positive outlook on life. Genuine kindness and thoughtfulness were at his core. He accepted and welcomed everyone into his life. He had a generous heart and felt great joy in sharing his time, music, and gifts of his beautiful stain glass masterpieces.
He could speak and read 5 languages and was an accomplished musician, composer, artist, and gardener. He was a dedicated husband, son and brother, and committed friend.
He was blessed to have Faye Armstrong and Allan Hux who supported and cared for him over the past 6 years as his health declined.
Let us all remember:
the music,
the talent,
the smiling,
the laughing,
the talking,
the sharing,
the caring,
and the loving.
Let us remember the good times –always….. and be thankful that Salvatore is now at peace.
“I would like to thank you for
being my family and friend and
all that you have given me.”
~~~
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kanejerrettnorthyork.ca for the Brancaccio family.
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