Ore H. Vacketta

MARBLEHEAD- Ore H. Vacketta, Jr., 64, passed away on February 18, 2016 in his home. Born in Danville, Illinois on July 5, 1951, he was the son of the late Ore H. and Barbara Vacketta. Ore was raised and educated in Illinois. He graduated from Westville High School in 1969, and was valedictorian of his class. Ore received both his MBA in business and bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois. Upon graduation, he moved to Southern California where he raised his family with his wife Lynnel Vacketta. Ore had been employed as a marketing manager for many years with Ingersoll-Dresser Pumps. He had also worked with Crime Scene Investigations as a microbiologist. Ore resided in Arizona prior to moving to the Boston area, to be closer to his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping and football. Ore also admired and collected antiques. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Brandon and Krystal Vacketta of Danvers, three grandchildren, Kaleb, Gianna and Aubrey and was expecting his forth grandchild in March, his sister, Nina Pinzarroni of CA and his niece Nicole Pinzarroni. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Saint Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers. Visitation is Tuesday from 5-7PM at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. Burial is private.