Albert John Vaccarezza

Born to Anna Maria Vaccarezza and the late Johnny Vaccarezza on October 9, 1963, he was a lifelong resident of Linden.

Albert attended Linden elementary school and Linden High School. He graduated from San Joaquin Delta College and attended CSU, Fresno.

Albert was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years Teresa (Terri). In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son Luciano Vaccarezza. He also leaves behind his brother Danny Vaccarezza, niece Emily Nelson-Vaccarezza, mother-in-law Brenda MacKey, and sisters-in-law Jeri Frechette and Toni Glenn as well as cousins both in Italy and Linden.

Albert enjoyed a strong relationship with Debra Brunmeier, Ron Saunders, Linda Letulle and other close friends, all of whom provided support to him and his son. He will be remembered by family and friends as a man with a big heart and one who was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Albert was a great chef. He especially loved hosting family dinners and assisting with cooking for community events. Albert was proud of his Italian Heritage and enjoyed continuing traditions such as making blood sausage. He was also an avid hunter of mushrooms and wild game as well as an enthusiastic fisherman.

A farmer and welder for more than 40 years, he had a strong work ethic. Albert took great pride in being able to teach 4-H members and Linden High School Agriculture Students how to weld. He was very talented and created amazing art with his welding torch. Albert was civic minded and an active member of the community where he served as a volunteer fireman.

A memorial mass will be held at Linden Holy Cross Church on Friday, February 16 at 11AM. Burial will be private.

Memorials can be made to the Linden Peters Volunteer Fire Department, 17725 E. Highway 26, Linden, CA 95236