Thomas Ross 'Ross' Vaccaro

Thomas "Ross" Vaccaro, age 93 of Hammonton, passed away Sunday December 23, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. Ross served in the U.S. Army during WWII where he received the European African Middle Eastern Medal, he was a Bronze Star Medal recipient and was awarded the State of NJ's Distinguished Service Medal.
He was a life member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America in Hammonton and a former member V.F.W Post #1026.
Ross founded Thomas Vaccaro, Inc. in 1949 and was a long time member of the Garden State Chapter of United Fresh Fruit & Veg. Assoc. and served as president in 1983. He was a 17 year member of the Lions Club and was president in 1969-70. He was a member of St. Joseph H.S. Booster Club 1970-77, serving as president 1971-73. He was awarded many grateful recognition awards for his dedicated service to all the clubs he served.
Ross is predeceased by his wife Lucy (nee Fiorentino),his parents William and Theresa, his brothers Anthony and William and his sisters Angie and Grace.
Surviving are his son William and his wife Angie of Hammonton and his daughter Terry of Egg Harbor Twp. Loving grandfather of Billy and Brian Vaccaro and Edward III and Ross Costello. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday 6:00pm - 9:00pm at the Marinella Funeral Home 102 N. 3rd St. Hammonton, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 11:00am St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Anthony of Padua Church 285 Rt. 206 Hammonton, NJ. Entombment Oak Grove Cemetery 500 N. White Horse Pike Hammonton, NJ. Donations may be made in Ross's memory to Hammonton Police Dept. 100 Central Ave. Hammonton, NJ 08037. (www.marinellafuneralhome.com)

Mass of Christian Burial

Saturday, December 29, 2012
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Anthony Of Padua Church 285 Rt. 206 Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037

Interment at: Oak Grove Cemetery

Saturday, December 29, 2012
Oak Grove Cemetery 500 N. White Horse Pike Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037