Saverio Lacertosa

August 18, 1933 - October 23, 2021

Saverio Lacertosa, 88 of Eltingville, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Staten Island University Hospital North. Born Friday, August 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Antonio and Antonia Maria Lacertosa. He was the beloved husband of Maria Lacertosa. Saverio ''Sam'' was a talented and gifted mason. He and his three brothers worked together for many years when they were younger. He continued his work and was very meticulous with it. He had a great love for gardening and his family. He was a member of the Bricklayers Union. He is survived by his wife Maria, his son Anthony Lacertosa, his brothers Carmine Lacertosa (Anita), Mario Lacertosa (Melina), his grandson Nicholas Gallo (Brittney) and great grandson Sam. He was predeceased by daughter, Josephina and two of his brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 AM on Wednesday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Entombment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 & 7:00 - 9:00 PM on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com