of Marianna, AR
October 2, 1920 - February 27, 2014
Alex DeSalvo, 93, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home in Marianna. He was born October 2, 1920, the son of Louis and Linzy DeSalvo, in Catholic Point Community, Center Ridge, Arkansas.
He is survived by one son, Vince (Nada) DeSalvo of Marianna and a daughter, Jan (Eddie) Kirby of Cabot, Arkansas; three grandchildren Ilyse (Chris) Howard, Dina DeSalvo and Chris Kirby; two great-grandchildren , Seth and Emma Howard; and one sister, Lucille Rains.
He was preceded in death by his wife of seventy years, Loretta, and two sisters, Josephine Strasner and Rose Marie Clay.
Alex served as a flight instructor in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a retired automobile dealer.
Memorial may be made to Lee County Community Foundation, c/o Lucy Smith 130 Robertson Ave. Marianna, AR 72360 or to the American Cancer Society, Mid-South Diviision, Lee Unit, P. O. Box 251977, Little Rock, AR 72225-1957.
Services will be Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 1:00 P. M. at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Burial will follow at Marianna Memorial Park with Brother Todd Maino and the Reverend Arnold Hearn officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 P.M. Sunday, also at the chapel.
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14 Condolence(s)
Ann DeSalvo Walker
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Vince, Nada, Jan, Eddie and all the family, my deepest sympathy to everyone. I have many wonderful memories of your visits especially in the summertime when he & Dad went fishing at Lake Conway and then the fish fry at either our house or at Uncle Lewis & Aunt Linzy's house. I will never forget the many kindnesses from he & your Mom. And his cigars!! I know they are all having a great reunion in Heaven. My prayers and love are will all of you .
Becky DeSalvo Lewandowski
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Vince, Jan and family, I am sossorry to learn of your dad's death. What beautiful memories I have of all the times we spent together growing up. He was as kind and sweet as Aunt Linz. Hope he has cigars in heaven, and he, daddy, mother and Loretta are getting to visit. Know I love you and are praying for you. I got to talk to him when your mom died. Love you. Becky DeSalvo Lewandowski
Sandy DeSalvo
Saturday, March 8, 2014
VInce & Jan;
I am so sorry about your precious Dad, what wonderful memories I have of him and his cigars!! He is one of the sweetest people I know.
I am sure my Dad and him are telling stories and Mama and your Mom are cooking.
I share in your loss, find comfort & cherish the memories.
Sandy
Edwin Hart
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Vince and Family, I just read of Mr. Alex passing, and sorry to read of your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Fred & Linda Sauer
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. Alex was a wonderful person and we so loved seeing him at the dealership.
Ed and Marcelle Brown
Monday, March 3, 2014
Thinking of you
Delores Hartman
Saturday, March 1, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of our cousin, but know he is at peace with so many of our family as they welcome him to his eternal home
Love & prayers,
Delores and all the Tony & Frances DeSalvo Family.
June Moosberg Sherman
Friday, February 28, 2014
Jan and Alex, I am so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Houston
Friday, February 28, 2014
Just learned at noon today of Alex's passing. So sorry for your loss.
He is at peace and with his precious Loretta.
God Bless the DeSalvo Family during this time of loss.
Jim and Janie spence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Vince and Jan, so sorry for your loss.
Jann Cothran Jordan
Friday, February 28, 2014
May God watch over all of you as you travel through this sorrow. Mr. Alex was one of the kindest men I knew. He was a wonderful friend to many and will certainly be missed. Mother and Dad thought so highly of Mr. Alex. He did take care of "coffee ladies" !! Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Jann
Kay Webster McGee
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Mr DeSalvo you will be missed, you were a great neighbor and always had home grown tomatoes for mother and for me when I came home. May you rest in peace and be reunited with Loretta with our Heavenly Father.
Virginia Nobles Koons
Thursday, February 27, 2014
I am so sorry.
Donna Rutledge
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Vince and Jan, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. What a great guy he was. I have so many fond memories of him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.