Eugene C. Sacco

Eugene C. "Gene" Sacco resident of Sheppton, Pa passed away Thursday November 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  Born June 19, 1939, in Shenandoah, PA Gene was the son of the late Nicholas and Rose (Pancerella) Sacco.

Gene graduated from Ringtown High School in 1956 and attended Stevens Technical Institute of Lancaster, Pa.  In the early 70s he opened Genes TV and Appliances in Shenandoah with his brother Phil followed by stores in the Schuylkill Mall and Cressona Mall.  He went on to work for Motorworld Group, Mercedes Benz Division until he retired in 2010.  

Gene was always a champion for the Shenandoah downtown businesses. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, UNICO, Shenandoah Lions Club, and was the President of the Shenandoah Rotary Club. He was instrumental in the construction and funding of the Shenandoah Miners Memorial and was on the board at St. Joseph's Hospital where he played an integral role in securing the building of the helipad. 

Gene shared the past 38 years with his loving wife, Maria (Sasso) whom he cherished and adored.  They did everything together and enjoyed a beautiful life with their four-legged companions, Chivas, Regal, Dewars and Tito. 

 Gene was larger than life!  He loved fine wine, good food, & the occasional scotch.  He was a hunter and a golfer and loved entertaining. He was an amazing father, loyal friend, and an ever-loving Pop Pop.  

Preceding Gene in death, in addition to his parents, were his sister Nancy (Sacco) Papaleo and his brother John Philip "Phil" Sacco. 

Gene is survived by his wife Maria (Sasso) Sacco, his daughter Maria Sacco Handle and her husband, Joseph Handle, III of Brigantine, New Jersey; his grandchildren, Rosalie Handle, Joseph Handle IV, and Eugene Handle; his sister Angelica and brother Nicholas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a great-great niece as well as his extended family and many dear friends. 

A visitation will be held on Friday evening, November 18th from 5 to 8pm at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, Shenandoah and continuing on Saturday morning, November 19th from 9 to 11am.  Scripture services will be held on Saturday morning at 11am in the funeral home and will be officiated by Deacon Jack Quirk.  Interment will follow in the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the South Jersey Vikings, 1300 Vardon Cir., Brigantine, NJ, 08203 or online at southjerseyvikings.com

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