Salvatore Paul Pontorno

Salvatore Paul Pontorno, 90, of Morganton, passed away peacefully Monday, February 25, 2013 from old age and heart failure while sleeping. He was born December 23, 1922, originally from Long Island, NY and had been retired for almost 30 years as a F.A.A. technician. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Antoinette Pontorno; his wife of 56 years, Elizabeth Verbitsky Pontorno and a daughter, Rose Ann Pontorno. He was a great father and maintained a God fearing and faithful life. He will be missed by all who knew him.Mr. Pontorno is survived by sons, Joe Pontorno and his wife, Patty, of Morganton and Steven Pontorno and his wife, Pat of Florida and a daughter, Christine Culver of Florida.A memorial service will be held at a later date.