Americo “Rico” Sano, age 86 of Parlin , NJ passed away on March 5, 2016 at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel. Rico was born in Manhattan, NY, and lived much of his life in Parlin. He is predeceased by his parents, Angelina & Antonio Sano, and eight siblings, Phillip, Louis, Alexander, Aurelio, Benedict, Anthony, Mary Palumbo & Gloria Cocheo. Rico is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Angelina Sano, his daughter, Angela of Parlin, son, Anthony and wife Claire of Jacksonville, FL, and grandson Nicholas. He is also survived by siblings, Angelo, of Eustis, FL and Frances Schultz of Medford, NY, several nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends.
Rico retired after 33 years as a trackman with the NYC Transit Authority. He was also employed as a meat/deli clerk at Happy Valley Farms, Bronx, NY. Rico was a proud Korean War veteran, and a life member / quartermaster of VFW Post 7508 Old Bridge. He attended Sayreville Senior Center’s wood carving club for many years. He enjoyed gardening, and was a handyman who helped his friends and neighbors.
Funeral arrangements handled by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, 15 Cherry Lane, Parlin. Visitation from 2-4pm and 7-9pm on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Services Monday, March 14, 2016, 9:15am at the Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian burial at St Bernadette RC Church, Parlin at 10am. Interment will be at Brigadier General William C. Doyle New Jersey Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Road, Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Camp Boggy Creek, 30500 Brantley Branch Rd., Eustis, FL 32736, or your favorite charity.
Letters of condolence, direction and completed arrangements may be found at www.spezzifuneralhome.com