Salvatore Louis Giarizzi, 80, died Feb. 24, 2012, at the VNA Hospice House.
He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived in Vero Beach for 26 years, coming from Long Island, N.Y.
He served in the Marine Corps for 20 years and ended his military career as a master sergeant.
He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He received training in cryptanalysis and electronic intelligence at the Army Security Agency in Fort Devens and the National Security Agency in Fort Meade.
He attended St. Helen Catholic Church in Vero Beach.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Teresa; son, Robert Anthony, of Vero Beach; daughter, Loretta, of Naples; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, James Joseph Giarizzi.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. with a prayer service at 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach.
A graveside service will follow at 11:15 a.m. Feb. 28 at South Florida National Cemetery in Lake Worth with full military honors.
A guestbook is available at www.seawindsfh.com.