Dario Vaccari

September 29, 2012

Dario Vaccari, 75, of Celoron and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., died August 23, 2012 as the result of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Evans, N.Y. He was born Aug. 19, 1937 in Palermo, Italy, the son of Camillo and Mary Petitto Vaccari. A veteran of the Italian Army, he was educated in the United States at Cornell University and Kent State University. He later graduated from Seneca Institute of Technology in Canada. He was employed in food service and hospitality at the Thorn Hill Golf and Country Club, and at the Royal Military Institute and other clubs in Toronto. In later years he was a caterer at Bush Industries in Falconer and owned and operated Pasta, Etc. in Jamestown. Dario loved to cook and enjoyed sharing his passion with friends and family. He enjoyed traveling, table tennis, golf, and swimming, and had just recently taken up lawn bowling. Surviving are two step children: Gregor and Barbara Binkley, both of Canada; and his companion, Barbara Zimakas of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Binkley Vaccari, who died in September, 2000; a brother, Emilio Vaccari; and by three cousins: Thomas Costanzo, Carmella Campana, and Mary Lou Costanzo. A celebration of Dario?s life will take place from 2:00 ? 4:00 P.M. Saturday Sept. 29 at Maplehurst Country Club, 1508 Big Tree Rd., Lakewood. To send a message to the family, visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer?s Association of W.N.Y., 2805 Wehrle Dr., Suite 6, Williamsville, N.Y. 14221-7380