Vincent Salvo

Vincent Salvo, 76, of Reedsville, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 1, 2023.

He was born and raised in Vizzini, Sicily. He was a son to the late Carmelo and Rosa (Gentile) Salvo.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Vincenzo Salvo; his brother, Joe Salvo; and his niece, Julietta Salvo.

He is survived by a daughter, Rose Schulz, of Reedsville; daughter-in-law, Kim Salvo, of NJ; grandchildren, Demi Marie Salvo, Giovanno Salvo, and Dakota Schulz; and siblings, Angelo Salvo and wife, Diane, of FL, John Salvo and wife, Awilda, of NY, Robert Salvo and wife, Marisa, of CO, Marisa Salvo Ganey and husband, Daniel, of IL, Richie Salvo and wife, Lucy, of NM; a sister-in-law, Angela Salvo, of CT; and six nephews & four nieces.

Vincent worked as a hairstylist for 27 years and was the owner operator of Vincent Salvo’s Uni-Sex Hairstyling in The Bronx, NY until 2002 where he later began a second career and worked as a farebox technician for MTA in The Bronx until he retired in December 2014.

He enjoyed body building and was an avid gym goer his entire life, lifting weights consistently through late June of 2023.  In addition to bodybuilding, he also enjoyed singing, songwriting, playing the guitar, and cooking. He had a love for his culture, speaking Sicilian when playing Scopa and enjoying espresso at the local café with friends. Family was everything to him and his three grandchildren were his pride and joy.

A receiving of friends and family will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Heller-Hoenstine Funeral Homes, 108 First Ave., Burnham with a celebration of life service to be held at 1 p.m., with Chaplain Tavis Stauffer officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Vincent’s memory to: St. Jude Children’s Hospital (a charity near and dear to his heart), 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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