Vladimir Sanko

Vladimir Sanko passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at St. Mary Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 75.  Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he lived there until the age of 18, then emigrated to the United States, at first living in Philadelphia, then Yardley and Fairless Hills, where he has been a resident for the past 44 years.  Mr. Sanko was employed for 50 years as a machinist at HV Industries.  He enjoyed deep sea fishing, the beach, and camping. He was an avid outdoorsman.  Mr. Sanko was an avid fan of the Brazil soccer team, and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Maria Luiza (nee Toledo) Sanko.  He will be sadly missed by his children, Flavia Danastorg and her husband, Stephen, Richard Toledo Sanko and his wife, Maria, and Douglas Toledo Sanko and his wife, Maura, and his grandchildren, Ryan, Ava, Aidan, Genevieve, Gianna, Isla, Siobhan and Mairead.  He is also survived by two sisters, Klaudia Fernandes and Nadia Marra and her husband, John, along with several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 16, 2024, 10:00am at St. Mark Church, Bristol Borough.  Interment, Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday evening 7-9:00pm and Thursday morning 8:30-9:30am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough.