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Salvatore Dellaquila, 90, of Plainville, beloved husband
of Rose (Biceglia) Dellaquila for 65 years, passed away peacefully
at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, (November 26, 2003).

He was born in Enfield on October 25, 1913, the son of the
late Giuseppe and Vincenza (Natale) Dellaquila.

Sal was a U.S Army Air Corps Veteran, serving during World War II with the 55th
Fighter Squadron, and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945.

He was employed by the Tomasso Brothers Inc., for over 35 years.
A longtime resident of Plainville, Sal was a member of Our Lady of Mercy Church
and the Knights of Columbus Gerald T. Corrigan Council 3544.

Sal was known as Plainville's "Little Wine Maker" for
making his own wine in his cellar with his family for many years.
Besides his wife, Rose, he is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Mary-Jean Dellaquila
of San Francisco, CA, and Donald and Carolyn Dellaquila of Kensington; two daughters, Vincenza "Vinnie" Dellaquila
of Plainville and Diane Johanson and her husband, Tom of Windsor; three sisters, Vincenza DellaStritto,
Angelina Abitabile, and Faustina Nasta, all of Italy.

He also leaves his ten loving grandchildren, Gina, Cara, Danielle, Gabriel, Kevin, Lynne, Autumn, Caylee,
Joseph, and Olivia; six great grandchildren, Samantha, Jordyn, Gabrielle, Jacquelyn, Ariann, and Briann;
as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. from
Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville,

followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at
Our Lady of Mercy Church.

Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, from 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Pendleton and his staff,
as well as the staff at Hospice in Plainville for the care they've given to Sal. Memorial

donations may be made to the Hospice of Central Connecticut, 40 East St., Plainville, CT 06062,
or to the New Britain General Hospital Eye Bank, 100 Grand St., New Britain, CT 06050.