Salvatore was born to Alfio Giuffrida and Angela Oddo in Catania, Sicily on February 6th, 1962. He had five siblings: Anna, Gianni, Rosetta, Paolo, and Pina. As a young man he worked as a baker and enjoyed playing soccer, card games, and pool. He met his wife, Rosemarie Giuffrida (nee O’Leary), while working at the American Naval base in Catania. He moved to America in 1986 and married Rose on May 1st, 1987. In New York he worked as a baker and then later as a cook in Italian restaurants. He was an action movie aficionado and loved sitting outside listening to music. Everyone who met him loved him and will remember him for his sense of humor, gregarious personality, and excellent cooking skills.
He is survived by his wife Rose, daughter Cristina Lambros and son-in-law Michael Lambros, daughter Angela Coulter and son-in-law Cuan Coulter, daughter Michelle Giuffrida, and grandson Evander. His death is preceded by his parents and brother Paolo.
Visitation will be held at Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home in Hicksville, NY on Wednesday, June 13th. The afternoon session will run from 2:00PM to 4:00PM, and the evening session from 7:00PM to 9:00PM.
Funeral mass will be held at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church in Hicksville, NY on Thursday, June 14th at 11:00AM. A private cremation ceremony will be held for the immediate family only.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial donation to the Sons of Italy Foundation in Salvatore’s name. Link here: https://www.osia.org/donate-sif/
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