Vincent Salvi

98, of Atkinson, NH, beloved husband of Irene (Bonelli) Salvi of 68 years, formerly of Medford, Woburn, MA and Ft. Lauderdale, FL, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007 at the Caritas Holy Family Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born in Somerville, MA, April 13, 1909, son of Gaetano and Giuseppina (Bonzagni) Salvi. He attended schools in Medford, MA. Vincent worked as a driver for several local baking companies, a streetcar and bus driver for the Boston Elevator/MBTA, and retired as a starter for the MBTA. In retirement, he worked in security at racetracks in NH and FL. Vincent was an avid bowler. He enjoyed watching sports (Red Sox and Patriots) and playing records for his 5 great granddaughters to dance to. His greatest enjoyment came from raising vegetables, especially tomatoes, with his fellow gardeners at Bryant Woods in Atkinson. Besides his wife, Vincent is survived by his son Walter and his wife Kathy of Andover, MA, hisdaughter Diane and her husband Richard Alberti of Bedford, NH, grandchildren, Paul Salvi, Kristin Harris, Teresa Avampato, and Tricia Crupi and 5 great-granddaughters. Relatives and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Thursday, Sept. 27th at 9 AM at St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex St., Andover. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 No. Main St., ANDOVER. Burial will be at Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover.