Salvador Joseph D’antoni Jr.

Salvador Joseph D’Antoni, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 86. He was born in New Orleans on March 24, 1939. After graduating from De La Salle High School, he went on to work at D’Antoni Insurance Agency with his father. He then decided to pursue a career in law enforcement, working as a Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy for over 25 years.

He was one of the founding families of St. Benilde Parish and a parishioner of St. Catherine of Siena for 36 years and a member of the parish's Rosary Altar Society. He was in Knights of Columbus (St. Catherine of Siena Council #12686, William J. Guste Sr. Assembly #331, Order of Alhambra Darro Caravan #29), Lakeside Lion’s Club, and the Fraternal Order of Police.

In his free time, he loved to work on classic cars, especially his ’57 Chevrolet and ’62 Cadillac and competing in cars shows. He enjoyed country music and songs from the 50s, especially Elvis. Sal was immensely proud of his Sicilian Heritage and an active member in the Cefalutana Society. Above everything else, he loved to spend time making memories with his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. He will be missed by all those who were fortunate enough to have known him or enjoyed any of his many meatball and spaghetti dinners which he so generously shared.

Salvador was preceded in death by his parents, Salvador J. D’Antoni, Sr. and Santine "Babe" Mumfrey D’Antoni; sisters, Salvatrice "Salva" Treuting (Bill), Nancy Sciortino (Joe), and Margaret Ferchaud (Arman); uncles, Biagio, Carmelo, and Louis D’Antoni; father and mother-in-law, Whitney and Dorothy Robeau; brother-in-law, Abbot Gregory Robeau, OSB; and son-in-law, Jeffrey Bordelon.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sylvia R. D’Antoni; daughters, Elizabeth "Beth" McConnell (Tim), Santine "Tina" Bordelon, Catherine "Cathy" D’Antoni, Carmela Parfait (Mark), and Sylvia Ulmer; son, Salvador "S.J." D’Antoni, III; grandchildren, Megan, Lauren, Matthew, Jennifer, Catherine, Michael, and Margaret Bordelon, Sarah Trosclair (Andre), and Mark Jr. and Alyssa Parfait; great grandson, Connor Bordelon; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to his dear cousin, Jack Fontana; loving niece, Patty Lipari for her special care; Sister Servants of Mary Lay Apostolate, in particular Chris Todd; and the Notre Dame Hospice Team, especially Sheila Murphey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the St. Joseph Abbey, www.saintjosephabbey.com/donate 75376 River Rd, St Benedict, LA 70457.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd in Metairie, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11:30 AM with a Mass to follow at 1 PM. Salvador will be laid to rest in Metairie Cemetery immediately following the Mass.