Sal Busacca

Silvio John Busacca was the son of Angelo and Carmelina. Raised in Brooklyn, New York, he was brought up to be tolerant and trustworthy. As a child, he learned to be conscientious, responsible and punctual. These were all traits that he would carry with him throughout his life. Sal was raised with three siblings. He had one older sister, Concettina, and two older brothers, Andonino and Joseph. Sal was constantly involved in activities with his family. Sal enjoyed learning. He graduated from New Utrecht High School in 1945. Sal enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite subjects and teachers. His favorite class in high school was woodshop. Love can’t be defined but must be experienced. That was so true for Sal. On August 27, 1949 Sal married Anna Estella Ingrassia at St. Catharines of Alexandria Catholic Church of Brooklyn, New York. Sal was a good father to his children. Sal was blessed with two children, one son, Thomas, and one daughter, Karen. They were also blessed with two grandchildren, Landon and Kaila. Sal was a Navy veteran. He seemed to thrive on the routines offered up by the military. Being a literal thinker with a calm exterior helped him handle the rigors of the military. Sal saw action during World War II. It is said that some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Sal was able to focus on each individual tree, tending to its needs, thus making the forest stronger as a whole. Silvio was a trustworthy, pragmatic and sympathetic person, the kind of man to whom everyone was drawn. He was thorough and practical. Sal Busacca was very literal with his words. You always knew where you stood with Sal. He will be missed. Arrangements under the direction of Palm Northwest Mortuary, Las Vegas, NV.