Salvatore "Bratch" Guerrieri

Salvatore "Bratch" Guerrieri 90, of Lodi formerly of Garfield passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Before retiring, Bratch was a groundskeeper for the City of Garfield and previously, he owned Bratch's Restaurant and Bratch's Ravioli Company both in Garfield. 

Bratch is survived by his former spouse; Barbara Bacco, his daughter; Jennifer Fredericks and her husband Chris, his son; Salvatore (JR) Guerrieri and his wife Lea, his sister; Claire Diorio and her husband Joseph, his grandchildren; Christopher and his wife Cate, Victoria (Sean), Sienna and Sarina and his many nieces and nephews. 

Bratch is predeceased by his parents; Julia and Salvatore Guerrieri, his brothers; Peter Guerrieri and his wife Phyllis, Gerald Matera, Nicholas Matera and his wife Trudy, Dominick Matera, Leonard Guerrieri and Marie Russo and her husband Carmen. 

A Memorial Mass will be offered at St. Francis de Sales R.C. Church 125 Union Street in Lodi at a later date. Cremation will be private. Arrangements are by Costa Memorial Home in Hasbrouck Heights.