Sylvio Difabrizio

Sylvio “Sal” DiFabrizio, age 91, of Millcreek, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Westlake Woods.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on May 5th, 1926, a son of the late Luigi and Jennie DiFabrizio.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert DiFabrizio
Sal served in the Merchant Marines. Being only 17 year old, but anxious to serve during WW II, he assumed an older brother's identity and enlisted. He later re-enlisted in the Air Force.
He was self-employed and worked as a Long Haul Truck Driver. He logged over 1 million miles on the road in his lifetime. He was an avid traveler and enjoyed visiting other countries with companion, Anna. Sal accepted the Lord as his Savior and was a faithful and active member of the First Assembly of God, and served, among other activities and outreaches, as a counselor in its Fully Alive program, where he manned a crisis hotline and was able to help hundreds of people in need. He also devoted many years of service to The Upper Room. He had a passion for food and was always ready for a road trip to the latest new restaurant. He was a kind and gentle soul. We will miss our “Buckle”.
Sal is survived by his Companion of 35 years, Anna C. Salvia and two grandchildren, Colleen (Phil) Ginder and Christen (Dean) Eberly; and two great grandsons, Gavin and Nolan Ginder.
Friends may call at the Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 West 26th Street, (at Powell Avenue,) on Monday, March 12th, from 4 until 7 p.m. and are invited to attend a service at the Erie First Assembly of God Church 8150 Oliver Rd, Erie, Pa 16509 on Tuesday, March 13th, at 10:00 a.m. with the Pastor Don Fisher officiating.
Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to The Upper Room 1811, 1024 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16501.
Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.