John M. Cammarosano of Yonkers died on Friday, July 22, 2011 at age 90. Born on March 10, 1921 to Anthony and Maria (Vaccari) in Mt. Vernon where he was raised and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. Mr. Cammarosano worked for Westchester County as Secretary to the Board of Acquisition and Contract for over fifteen years, retiring in 1995. Prior to that he was the Deputy Commissioner for the DMV in White Plains for five years. During World War II he proudly served with the U.S. Army as a Combat Engineer (T/5) in the European Theater earning five battle stars including the Normandy Invasion and Battle of the Bulge . On September 8, 1946 he married Ida Sansalone in Sacred Heart Church, she survives. John was a Parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, a fifty year member of the Ushers Society; member of the Holy Name, Monastery Players and their bowling league. He also was Republican District Leader in the 6th Ward. Besides his wife Ida, he is survived his four loving children; Lorraine Wasp, Jane Marques, Maryellen Cammarosano and John Cammarosano, Jr. He is also survived by his four adoring grandchildren; Eric Wasp, Melanie ( Chris) Caiazzo, Yvie Marques and Simon Marques and a great-grandaughter Miranda Jane Caiazzo, and his Sister-in-Law Josephine DiGennaro. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Michael N. Malotz Skilled Nursing Pavilion and Calvary Hospital for their compassionate care. Visiting hours will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Sacred Heart Church on Monday, July 25th at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Westchester Chapter, 785 Mamaroneck Road, White Plains, N.Y. 10605.
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