IN MEMORIAM
Nicholas D . Saccone ( 1922-2013 )
The dash between one ’ s birth and death is unique to everyone . Nick ’ s dash is an example of an outstanding life , fully lived , one dedicated to serving his family , patients , community and friends . Uncle Nick , as many called him , was a very dear friend and mentor . His approval was sought for everything the Scranton District Dental Society did .
Born in Scranton , he was the son of the late Dominic and Philomena Pinelly Saccone . A member of St . Paul of the Cross Parish , he was a graduate of St . John the Evangelist High School in South Scranton . He completed his pre-dental studies at the University of Scranton and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1944 .
As a captain in the Army Dental Corps , Dr . Saccone served with the 187 th Medical Dispensary , Aviation , in the European theater , for which he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal , the Army of Occupation Medal and the Meritorious Service Unit Plaque . After the war , he attended the 1946 war crimes trials in Nuremburg .
After returning to Scranton , Dr . Saccone opened the private dental practice he operated for 52 years . Dr . Saccone was a member or officer of numerous dental organizations . He served as President of the Scranton District Dental Society , the Third District Dental Society , the Pennsylvania Dental Association ( 1983-84 ) and the Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry , and as the Pennsylvania state chairman of the Pierre Fauchard Academy ( PFA ), an international organization , for which he later served as President . In 2009 , his service was recognized by the PFA International Board with the Presidential Award of Excellence . He was also honored by the French Dental Association with their 1996 Gold Medal for Le Conseil National de l ’ Ordre des Chirurgien Dentistes .
His life of service was not limited to dentistry , as he also served on boards of directors of the United Way of
Lackawanna Country and the Catholic Youth Center ; as president of the Purple Club and the Scranton Chamber of Commerce ; and the University of Scranton Board of Trustees , in addition to others . In his honor , the University of Scranton created the Nicholas D . Saccone Presidential Scholarship and awarded him an honorary doctorate as well as the Frank J . O ’ Hara Award for University Service . Most recently , the Saccone Laboratory was dedicated in his and his wife ’ s honor at the Loyola Science Center at the University of Scranton .
Nick was deeply devoted and dedicated to his wife , Jeanne , and they were inseperable through the 46 years of marriage . He was also a deeply devoted and caring brother to his sister , Josephine .
Nick was a man of all seasons , and will truly be missed by his family and friends . God Bless .
— Dr . Eli Stavisky
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