Michael Salamone, 83, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 30, 2017 with his family by his side at the Hamden Health Care Center. Michael came to the United States in 1960. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Maria Berardi Salamone. Michael was born in Caselle in Pittari, Provincia di Salerno, Italy on October 12, 1933 and was the son of the late Giuseppe and Caterina Lettieri Salamone. He was a machine operator for Camco Fittings for over thirty years until his retirement. Michael raised buffalo, rabbits and chickens; he truly enjoyed tending to his garden, baking bread and making pizza and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally. Father of Michael (Pamela) Salamone and Joseph (Michele) Salamone. Grandfather of Rebecca, Nicole, Olivia and Michael Salamone. Brother of Donato, Vanda, Antonio, Nicola (Pierina) and Franco Salamone and the late Giuseppe, Filomena and Filippo Salamone. Brother in law of Maria Berardi and the late Francesco and Antonio Berardi. Uncle to Caterina, Cristina and Joseph (Sofia) Salamone. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at the Blessed Sacrament Church, Hamden at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in Beaverdale Memorial Park. The visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 pm on Wednesday.
Mike and family,
Your father was a very caring person who always had a listening ear! It was a pleasure to be in his company! He was a good man with a heart of gold! May all the happy moments help all through this difficult time. May your father rest in peace as he so deserves!
All our love,
Susan, Steve, Julie and Justin Marino
Our condolences to the Salamone Family
Of the loss of your husband, father,
Grandfather, brother, uncle, friend.
May he Rest In Peace…
Our sincere condolences to the family. We have known each other for so many years & Mike was a very special person to all of us.
To Mike and Family
So sorry to hear of your loss. I know he will be missed by all.
Hugs
Alla famiglia Salamone! So sorry for your loss!!
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you alll at this very difficult time 💜
So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man, and always a pleasure to have a conversation with. His memories will be cherished by all who knew him.
Also if we are so far we’ d like to share we you this difficult time. Ciao Michele!
Donato Graziana Andrea &Barbara
Mike,
My sincerest condolences, to you and your family, on the passing of your father.
Our deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of a my friend and former employee. He was a loyal employee for over 30 years of his lifetime.
Our condolences to you all. I only had the pleasure of meeting your dad a few times, but understood quickly he was a wonderful gentleman and a true Paisan. May he Rest In the Peace and love of the Lord.
Warm Regards, Vic , Tina and Family
So sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Dear cousin Maria Speranza.
We are very sorry for the loss of your husband Michael and that you and your family are going through this difficult time. Our condolences. May he rest in peace.
Strength. Hugs.