Americo 'Pump' Vella, 91

DOVER - Americo 'Pump' Vella, passed away May 13, 2009 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1917 in Westfield, N.J., son of the late Louis and Angelina (DeChellis) Vella. Pump served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed sports and was a football player. Pump is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lorna May Vella; two sons Thomas L. Vella and his wife Gail, and Danny Vella; a sister Lena Paglia; grandchildren Tim Vella, Tory Vella, Michelle Vella, Lisa Simpkins, Christine L. Goodell, and Richard Parello; great grandchildren Shane and Kelsey Simpkins, Teddy Malone, Tiffany and Tabitha Goodell. Services and burial were private. Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.