Salvatore J. Della Camera, 85, Branford
Salvatore J. Della Camera, 85, of Branford, loving father of Mark (Jo) Della Camera of Town & Country, Missouri, passed away on March 24 at his home. He was the grandfather of Steven (Alyssa) Della Camera, John (Kellie) Della Camera, and Gina Della Camera. He was the brother of Palma Ruggiero of East Haven, Susan Lessler of California, and the late Carmela Tomasella and Frank and John Della Camera. Sal was born in New Haven on July 17, 1928, son of the late Pietro and Antoinette Corraro Della Camera. Prior to his retirement, Sal was a nursing home administrator for Seaside Convalescent Home and a Korean War army veteran.
Relatives and friends attended a Memorial Mass on March 28 in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be private. There were no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven, CT 06513. Arrangements were in the care of the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven. Sign Sal’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.