Salvatore Gintoli

June 27, 1932 - September 23, 2018

Salvatore Gintoli, 86, of Tequesta, passed away on September 23rd at Trustbridge Hospice in Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center with his wife, son, and daughter by his side. Affectionately known as Sam by his family, he was born in Bridgeport, CT, on June 27th, 1932, the sixth of nine children. He graduated from the University of Bridgeport and served in the US Army from which he was honorably discharged. He moved to Boston in 1966 and worked for Action for Boston Community Development and Technical Development Corporation, writing grants and designing anti-poverty programs. In Boston he met and married his wife of 50 years, Joanne (nee Ruvido). He moved his family to Florida in 1976 where he earned his Masters Degree from Nova University and worked in Palm Beach County government until his retirement. He is survived by his wife Joanne, his son Tore (wife Tanya), his daughter Nina Jackson (Jamie), three grandchildren; Cecilia, Dominic, and Brody, and three brothers; Michael, Frank, and Carmen. Sam was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and Godfather. Visitation from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday, September 26th at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, 250 Center Street, Jupiter FL. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM Thursday, September 27th at St. Jude Catholic Church, 204 US-1, Tequesta FL.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Trustbridge c/o Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, 5300 East Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Online condolences may be offered at www.taylorandmodeen.com