Sonny was born on July 26, 1945 in Rochester, PA and was a graduate of Moon Area High School. He served as a Commissioned Warrant Officer in the United States Army where he did two tours in Vietnam and flew UH-1 Huey helicopters. He was US Army Reservists for 14 years while working as an air traffic controller. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad and also owned and operated a local garden center, Baden Fruit Market and Nursery, for over 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Frances (Mihalow) Mayer. Sonny is survived by his wife, Vickie (Hartung) of 44 years; his 2 daughters, Suzann (Kenneth) Miller of Wexford, PA and Sandra (Jonathan) Faricellia of New Sewickley Twp; his five grandchildren: Gavin, Dominic, Natalie, Dylan and Carmella; his brother Tom Mayer of Ambridge and his sister Denise (Earl) Lint of Defuniak Springs, FL; along with a large extended family of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Sonny enjoyed nothing more than spending time working in his yard and listening to classic rock music. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no services; however, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, in Sonny's honor.
Arrangements are under the direction of the SAUL-GABAUER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 273 Route 68 Rochester (Adjacent to Sylvania Hills Memorial Park Mausoleum). Online condolences may be shared at www.saul-gabauer.com
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