A funeral mass was offered Dec. 7 at St. John Paul II Parish at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Bayonne, for Michael A. DeSalvo, 89, of Whiting, formerly of North Bergen. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Dec. 3. Born in New York, Michael resided in North Bergen for most of his life before moving to Whiting 11 years ago. Retired in 1992, Michael was employed with the Hearst Magazine Company in North Bergen for 25 years where he held the position of district sales manager. He also worked for Yonkers Raceway for 40 years as a supervisor of sales. Michael served his country in the United States Army during WWII.
Michael was predeceased by his son Michael J. in 1970 and his parents Joseph and Letty (Badia) DeSalvo. Left to cherish his legacy are his wife of 66 years, Frances (DeBarr) DeSalvo; sons, James and his wife Donna DeSalvo; and Robert and his wife Esther DeSalvo; sisters, Carmella French, Ann Caricone, and Sylvia Chiellini; grandchildren, Robert A., Michael F., Christina M., and Lauren E. DeSalvo; and one great-granddaughter, Brianna.
Services arranged by Dworzanski & Son Funeral Home, Bayonne.