Gregory J. Salerno, 81, of Norwood for 37 years, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Beloved husband of Ruby (nee Liddell). Loving father of Lisa Waelde and her husband Mark of Murrietta, CA, Crystal Fernandez and her husband Joseph of Old Tappan and Jennifer Gilligan and her husband Martin of Ridgewood. Adored grandfather of Ryan, Drew, Joseph, Jennifer, Brian and Bradley. Dearest brother of George Salerno and his wife Patricia of the Bronx.
Mr. Salerno was a self-employed dress manufacturer in NYC for over 40 years before retiring. He then was an admissions telecounselor for Berkeley College. He was an active member of the Norwood Democratic Club for many years.
Gregory was a loving family man, his children and grandchildren were the joy of his
life. He also enjoyed playing golf and was a devoted Yankee fan. Friends and family will remember the charming, happy man who loved life and left us all with great memories of so many great times.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 10:30 AM at St. Anthony’s RC Church. Northvale. Visiting hours are Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Anthony R. Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, Northvale.
In lieu of flowers (he was allergic!!); memorial donations to the Norwood Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 8, Norwood, NJ 07648 would be greatly appreciated.