Sal was a United States Army Veteran who served in the Panthers 66th Infantry Division of the US Army in WWII. On Christmas Eve 1944, Sal survived one of the worst tragedies to ever befall an American Infantry Division as a result of an enemy submarine attack. As civilians on the home front began their holiday celebrations that night, Sal was with his troop aboard the SS Leopoldville, a ship carrying more than 2,000 American soldiers deploying to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. Just five miles from its destination while crossing the English Channel, SS Leopoldville was torpedoed and sunk by the German submarine U-486, killing about three hundred men. Sal was later awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing a young soldier who was caught up in barbed wire on enemy lines.
Sal was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He grew up in Brooklyn, NY, married the love of his life, and moved to the Bronx. He was the owner of the Blue Ribbon Meat Market in Yonkers, NY. In the 1960’s, he moved with his family to Monsey, NY, and worked for Pathmark before retiring to Florida in 1983. Sal loved cooking all the finest Italian foods for his family and friends, He also loved traveling, shopping, and showering his loved ones with gifts and with a helping hand wherever and whenever it was needed. Sal was happiest with his beloved spouse Carmela near the sand and sea of Daytona Beach, the place they called home for many years. Sal was a fantastic cook and storyteller who loved to feed and entertain his family and friends at holiday gatherings. You could always find him engaged in lively conversation with the neighbors or telling jokes to the grandchildren. He will be remembered for his light-up-the-room smile, his warm and unforgettable sense of humor, and for his loyalty, generosity, and kindness.
Sal is preceded in death by his beloved spouse, Carmela "Millie" Infantino, and their loving daughter Amelia Raynack. Immediate survivors include his loving son, Salvatore Infantino; grandchildren, Denise Raynack, Michael Raynack, Paul Raynack, and Dion Infantino; beloved cousin Marion Granelli; son-in-law Harry Raynack; daughter-in-laws June Infantino and Janet Terusa; and a host of other extended family members and friends. Many thanks to the nurses and CNA’s at Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center for the quality of care they provided in Sal’s final years.
A private interment with military honors will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL
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