Vincent D. Salceto Jr.

Salceto

Vincent D., Jr. - Sergeant Major (Ret.)

Salceto of South Philly (Grays Ferry) and Franklinville, NJ Vincent D. Salceto, Jr., age 93, passed away at his home in Franklinville, NJ, on February 21, 2026. Vincent, born on June 19, 1932, was the beloved son of the late Vincent and Philomena Salceto, the youngest of their 10 children. Husband of the late and loving Marie (nee McKinley). In 2003, Vince met his second love, Merry, a.k.a. Amy ( nee Kurniawan) Salceto. During their time together, they enjoyed travel, fun, and many laughs. Amy loved and cared for him and was always by his side.

He was a loving and devoted father of the late Vincent Salceto III, the late John Salceto, the late Marie Mattis, Donna Decker, Joseph Salceto, Carol Conto (Frank), John Hackett (Alisha), and stepfather of Joseph Libetti (Karen). Also survived by grandchildren Marie Sharkey (Jerome), Dominique Aquilino (Mark), Ken Decker (Amanda), Samantha Drobniak (Eric), Sonny Conto, Valeria Jimenez, Samantha Kelly (Jake), Elizabeth Wallace (Scott), and Catherine Libetti.

Great-grandchildren: Amanda, the late Shamus, Kelsey, Joey C., Giovanni, Aidan, Chase, Joey L., Remi, Sonny Jr., Alanna, Knicko, Donato, Ava, Caroline, Mateo; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

A smile and a hello was Vincent's way of life. He would say, "If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all." He was a proud American and a combat veteran of the Korean War. Vincent was proud of his military service of 30 years with the Army and Reserves. He was a hero with a long list of service decorations and citations, including the Combat Infantryman Badge (Lib), a Bronze Star with the "V" for Valor, and many more. He was proud to be a Philadelphia police officer for 30 years, earning commendations for saving many lives on the streets and on the water as a Marine Police officer. He also received many valor awards for heroic deeds. He was a member of the F.O.P., D.A.V., V.F.W., American Legion, the 3rd ID, 7th Inf. Reg., and the Blue Knights M/C.

Relatives and friends are invited to his VIEWING Thursday evening February 26, 2026 7PM-9PM at The Monti-Rago Funeral Home 2531-35 S. Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19148, and Friday morning February 27, 2026 9AM-10AM at Stella Maris Church 2901 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (parking lot entrance on 10th street) followed by his funeral mass at 10AM. Ent. New Saint Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers family request donation be made to Police & Fire Hero Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 282 Conshohocken, PA 19428 or Army Emergency Relief 2530 Crystal Dr Suite 13161, Arlington, VA 22202