Obituary of Raymond D Vassallo

Raymond D. Vassallo Sr, also known as Harpo passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends after fighting many long-term illnesses at Jefferson Health Stratford Hospital on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born to the late Dominick and Angelina (Pontarelli) Vassallo on September 20, 1939, he was a resident of Landisville most of his life. He was a veteran of the US Army and National Guard as a heavy vehicle driver and an expert rifleman. He proudly retired after 37 years with United Parcel Service in 2000. He was a member of the Landisville Social Club, Diamond Social Club and the American Legion. Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years Judith (Mortelliti); son Raymond Jr; daughter and son-in-law Tricia and Darren Dortu; his two grandchildren Matthew and Avery Dortu who were the light and joy of his life. Also, very special to him were Scott, Chad and Olivia Dortu; sister Eleanor Piedmont; brother George (June) Vassallo; brothers-in-law Michael (Carol) Mortellite, Anthony Mortellite and Richard Gilliam; sister-in-law Angelina (Jack) Anastasia and Carol (Louis) Valenti and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Along with his parents he was predeceased by his brothers, Dominck (Gloria), Nicholas (Rose) and Carmen; sister Minnie Gilliam; in-laws Anna and Tony Mortellite; brother-in-law Joseph Piedmont; and sister-in-law Roseanne Mortellite. A church visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1 from 8:45am to 10:45am followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am from Our Lady Of The Blessed Sacrament - Church Of Our Lady Of Victories, 202 Northwest Boulevard, Landisville. Interment will follow in Our Lady Of Victories Cemetery, Landisville. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 Donations in memory of Raymond may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Charity of One's Choice To send online condolences please visit our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com