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Salvatore Anastasio Obituary
ALBANY - Salvatore Anastasio, 83, entered eternal life on Monday, July 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lascari, Italy he was the son of the late Benedetto and Maria Cesare Anastasio. Salvatore was a celebrated chef and worked in Capital District restaurants all his life, including the legendary Keeler's Restaurant in downtown Albany, Marello's Restaurant, and Alden-Waterbury Quad SUNY. In retirement, Sal could be seen often spending time at his son's deli, Pellegrino's, where he would prepare some of his best dishes, including meatballs and rice pudding, He considered the staff at Pellegrino's his family.
He was a founding member of the Italian American Community Center and a longtime member of both the Sons of Italy and West Albany Italian Benevolent Society.
Salvatore enjoyed spending time with his family, the New York Yankees, bocci, horseracing, and all things soccer.
He was the husband of the late Joanne Ricupero Anastasio and Angelina D'Agostino Anastasio; beloved father of Benny Anastasio (Deborah), Anna Raby (Chris) and Marco Anastasio (Stephanie); cherished grandfather of Giovanni, Bianca, and Luccio; brother of Joe Anastasio (Helen) and Lorenzo Anastasio (Antonietta); son-in-law of Giovannina D'Agostino; and brother-in-law of Maria D'Agostino. Several nieces, nephews and friends also survive.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Giuliano, Dr. Dudak and the staff at NYOH, along with doctors and nurses on C6 Floor at AMCH.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sal's family on Friday, August 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville. His funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. following the visitation. The Mass may be viewed at https://www.stpiusxloudonville.org/new-live-videos. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery following the Mass.
Those wishing to remember Salvatore in a special way may send a contribution to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Upstate New York Chapter, 1 Marcus Blvd., Suite 104, Albany, NY, 12205.
To leave a message for the family, please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Salvatore Anastasio
Maggie Franzese
July 27, 2024
I can still picture him making sausage!
Always working hard!
RIP
Joanne Donato Van Epps
September 13, 2023
To Benny and Marco and Family,
I just heard about your dads passing, I am so sorry to hear this. Sal was such a sweet and kind soul. Always saw him at Pellegrinos. When I lived in Florida and came up to visit always went to Pelligrinos and Sal always gave me his rice pudding. I will always remember him for that.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
RIP Sal.
Tony Califano
August 10, 2023
Benny, Marco and family
We are very saddened by the loss of you dad.
We were away and just found out about his passing.
I loved talking with him at the store about all my relatives he knew and his giving me his meatballs to take for lunch.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
He is with your mom now.
Tony and Donna Califano
Joe Lostritto
August 9, 2023
My dad always looked forward to visiting Sal at Pellegrinos and also I remember him visiting Sal and his brother (??), at a restaurant/diner that i can't remember in downtown Albany. He and my mom always spoke very highly of Sal and his family. Rest in peace, Mr. Anastasio.
Austin Childs
August 8, 2023
Benny, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your sister, Anna and brother, Marco and entire family. Losing a parent is so hard and may your father be in Heaven in resting in peace. God bless
Sergio Harufi
August 6, 2023
Dear Benny, Marc and families.
So sorry on the passing of your father, our deepest condolences.
Sergio & Melissa Garufi
Sergio Garufi
August 6, 2023
Dear Benny, Marc and Families.
So sorry on the passing of your father, our deepest condolences.
Sergio & Melissa Garufi.
Anna and Tom Barletta
August 5, 2023
Dear Benny and family,
Tom and I are truly sorry for your dad´s loss. Tom and I will miss him. He was always so inviting and eager to serve us espresso corretto (with anisette). I´d always walk to the back of the shop where he´d be at the stove cooking and he´d always be so happy to see me. We always enjoyed him! So sorry for your loss .
Linda Lostritto and Family
August 4, 2023
To Benny and Family,
Your dad was a sweet, wonderful man. So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Mia Calabrese
August 4, 2023
To Benny and family
So sorry to hear of your Dads passing you are in our prayers.
Marian and Lou Frangella
August 4, 2023
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was always so friendly to all of the customers. I always enjoyed seeing him. May he rest in peace.
Helen and Scott Weijola
August 4, 2023
Dear Benny and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.
May fond memories comfort you at this sad time.
Marianne Maggio & Family
August 3, 2023
To the entire Anastasio family, We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts. The Maggio Family.
Brenda Parent
August 3, 2023
To Anna and family ,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Sending my condolences to all of you.
Brenda Parent
Lisa Hatker
August 3, 2023
Just want to share a fond memory of Sal. My Grandma Bennett lived across the street from Marello´s... When I would visit Grandma, she would give me money to go get the Best Rice Pudding. Sal would always greet me with a smile. He would fill a to go cup of Rice Pudding making sure it was always topped with the cinnamon.
Mary Ann Stockman
August 3, 2023
Benny and family, we are very sorry to learn of your dad's passing. May your memories help to carry you through your grief. Will and I, and the entire Stockman family are thinking of you and your extended family at this time.
Mary Ann and Will Stockman
Mike, Missy & Gabrielle Gaudio
August 3, 2023
What a good and generous man your father was. It's been a while since we seen Sal, but when we did he always put a smile on our faces. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts.
Bob & Maggie Franzese
August 2, 2023
Dear Bennie, Debbie , Marco & family,
There is nothing to say. Your dad was a wonderful presence at the store & will always be remembered as ( the sausage maker)
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
He will be missed but rembered fondly.
Bob & Maggie Franzese
Joanne Eriole
August 2, 2023
Benny and Debbie my sincere sympathies with the loss of your father. He was a good man and I´m sure he will be missed. My best to you and your Family. Joanne Eriole.
Tina
August 2, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Bernice & Bob Cietek
August 2, 2023
Benny, Deb, Anna,Chris, Marco & Stephanie,
So Sorry for Your Loss of this Great Man. May he RIP and watch over all of you forever.
Hillary Matson
August 2, 2023
Mr. Anastasio always brightened the day when he stopped in to say hello. Sending my condolences and prayers to all his family.
Renée Luzón
August 2, 2023
I´m so sorry, Marco. Our deepest condolences to you & the family.
Maria Ieraci & Family
August 2, 2023
Our heartfelt condolences to the entire Anastasio Family.
Ben Ravida
August 2, 2023
Rest In Peace. Prayers with you and your family. God bless
Ben Ravida
Rose Mascolo
August 1, 2023
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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