Paul A Vacca, 89, of Norton, passed away November 5th. He was the husband of Rosalie (Ciampi) Vacca.

Born in 1935, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances (Desmond) Vacca. He graduated from Brockton High School in 1953 and enjoyed attending class reunions. He served in the United States Army.

He began his civilian life in construction and also enjoyed raising and racing harness horses which would become a full-time occupation. He was deeply involved in harness racing throughout New England, New York and New Jersey. He was a member of the United States Trotting Association, a member of the Standardbred Owner's Association of New England, and a member of the Harness Horsemen's Association of New England.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rosalie; his two daughters, Diana (Vacca) Call and husband John Call and Debra (Vacca) Hardy and partner Scott Santosuosso. His grandchildren, Nicole (Hardy) Nason and husband Steven; Andrew Hannon and wife Casey; Matthew Hardy and wife Brianna; Jennifer Garrett and husband Scott; and Katelynn Call; his brothers John Vacca, Anthony Vacca and predeceased by his brother Philip Vacca; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org