Salvatore Anastasio

Albany, NY-Salvtore Anastasio, 83, entered Eternal Life Monday, July 31, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lascari, Italy he was the son of the late Benedetto and Maria Cesare Anastasio. Salvatore was a celebrated Chef and worked in Capital District restaurants all his life, including the legendary Keeler’s Restaurant in downtown Albany, Marello’s Restaurant, and Alden-Waterbury Quad SUNY. In retirement Sal could be seen often spending time at his son’s deli, Pellegrino’s where he would prepare some of his best dishes, including meatballs and rice pudding, He considered the staff at Pellegrino’s his family. He was a founding member of the Italian American Community Center, and longtime member of both the Sons of Italy and West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. Salvatore enjoyed spending time with his family, the New York Yankees, bocci, horseracing, and all things soccer. He was the husband of the late Joanne Ricupero Anastasio and Angelina D’Agostino Anastasio; beloved father of Benny Anastasio (Deborah), Anna Raby (Chris) and Marco Anastasio (Stephanie); cherished grandfather of Giovanni, Bianca, and Luccio; brother of Joe Anastasio (Helen) and Lorenzo Anastasio (Antonietta) son-in-law of Giovannina D’Agostino; brother-in-law of Maria D’Agostino; several nieces, nephews and friends survive. The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Giuliano, Dr. Dudak and staff at NYOH, along with doctors and nurses on C6 Floor at AMCH. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Sal’s family Friday, August 4, 2023 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 pm following the visitation. The Mass can be viewed at https://www.stpiusxloudonville.org/new-live-videos/ The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery following the Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Salvatore in a special way may send a contribution to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Upstate New York Chapter, 1 Marcus Blvd., Albany, NY 12205.

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Salvatore Anastasio

October 8, 1939 - July 31, 2023