Luigi C. "Louis" Sacchetti, Sr., age 89, husband of Margaret D. "Peggy" (Bennett) Sacchetti, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in his home.
Born on August 9, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Raffaela (Frattone) Sacchetti. He attended Overbrook High School in West Philadelphia. At age 16, he enlisted in the Marines and served in World War II at Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima, where he earned a Purple Heart.
Upon his return, he worked at Louis Goldsmith Tailor Shop, where he learned the clothing cutting business from his father. He also worked for many years at the Upper Darby Police Department, as a superintendent of the Ocean Club Condominiums in Atlantic City and in retirement at Sears Hardware in Collegeville and Phoenixville.
In addition to his wife of thirty-eight years, he is survived by his children: Michael, Maureen and Luigi C. "Louis" Jr; Grandchildren: Marian, Elyse, Nicolas and Gianna; Great-grandson, Gavin; and many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by siblings: Claire, Robert, Anthony and John.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main St. at Fifth Avene, Phoenixville, PA . His Funeral Mass will follow at St. Mary of the Assumption R.C. Church, 212 Dayton Street, Phoenixville, PA at 10:00 AM. Officiating will be Rev. John Hutter. Burial will be held in Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, King Of Prussia, PA. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.