Salvatore F. Balzanelli, Jr.

BARRE TOWN – Salvatore F. Balzanelli, Jr., 58, of the East Barre Road passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin with his family at his bedside.

Born September 8, 1961 in Barre, he was the son of Salvatore F. and Dawn B. (Nichols) Balzanelli, Sr.   Sal attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.

On September 21, 1996 he married Sandra Baker in the Barre Congregational Church. Following their marriage, they made their home in Barre Town.

He was employed by the State of Vermont, Agency of Transportation for 31 years, retiring in 2015. He then worked part-time at Hope Cemetery and for O’Reilly Auto Parts.

Sal was a member of the Mutuo and was a past Captain of the Barre Town Fire Department.

In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding his motorcycle and later his Can-Am three-wheeler, as well as family trips to the casino.  He enjoyed cooking and would hold annual chicken barbeques or pig roasts for family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sandy Balzanelli of Barre, VT; his siblings Michael Balzanelli and his wife, Laurie of Yarmouth, ME; Cheryl Willette and her husband, Lee of Roxbury, VT; Traci Clark and her husband, Bill of Washington, VT as well as five nephews Joe, Talon, Darby, Gabe and Alex.

He was predeceased by his parents.

The graveside service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Hope Cemetery in Barre. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Life Cancer Treatment Center, c/o Central Vermont Medical Center, 130 Fisher Road, Berlin, VT 05602 or to the Barre Town EMS Department, PO Box 116, Websterville, VT 05678.