Memorial Trees
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Anonymous
June 25, 2026
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The staff at Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.
June 23, 2026
Memorial trees planted for:
Salvatore J. Morabito
<p><p>Salvatore J. Morabito, 95, of Binghamton, New York, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Binghamton to Italian immigrants, he was predeceased by his beloved wife, Annie Mae (Sparks) Morabito; his parents, Antonino Morabito and Maria Vilasi of Reggio Calabria, Italy; his sisters Anna (Morabito) Regni and Mary Morabito; his brothers Frederick, Joseph, James, and Santo Morabito; also his grandson, Jason Goozovat. He is survived by his four children: Diana Morabito and her husband Keith Ball; Mary Jo (Morabito) Goozovat; Paul Morabito and his wife Charlene (Jones) Morabito; and Marlene (Morabito) Vredenburgh and her husband Bill Vredenburgh. He is also survived by his loving companion, Lorraine Thompson. Sal leaves behind many grandchildren, several great‑grandchildren, and two great‑great‑grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Sal graduated from Binghamton Central High School and proudly served as a sergeant in the Korean War. He later worked at IBM in Endicott, where his inventive mind earned him several suggestion awards — ideas he often joked came to him while sitting in church. To many in the community, Sal was a familiar and comforting presence walking along Conklin Avenue, often heading toward his favorite gathering place, “The Pub.” He was an active member of several social organizations, including the VFW, the American Legion, and the Sons of Italy. A man of deep and steady faith, he was a devoted parishioner of both St. Mary of the Assumption Church and St. John and Andrew Church. Like many in the Morabito family, Sal enjoyed the thrill of gambling, and his niece Mary Ann (Regni) Thompson and her husband Alan lovingly took him and Lorraine on countless casino trips. Sal was, in many ways, a simple man — yet also wonderfully complex. He was fiercely loyal, steadfast in friendship, and unwavering in his devotion to family. He showed up in the best of times and the hardest ones, without hesitation and without expectation. On his final day, he was asked if he wanted scratch‑offs for Father’s Day. His answer should have told us the end was near. He simply said, “No, I just want my kids to be here and love me.” He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind the honor of having been the oldest living Morabito — a legacy of strength, humor, faith, and love. The family extends a heartfelt expression of gratitude to the Thompson family — and especially to Jim and Jeanna Thompson and their family — for their constant presence, generosity, and steadfast support to both Lorraine and Sal.</p><br> <p>A Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, June 26, 2026 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church in Binghamton. The family will receive friends from 9am to 10am at the church. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.</p><br> <p>Riposa in pace, caro papà. </p></p>September 21, 1930 - June 20, 202609/21/193006/20/2026
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