Obituary of William Joseph Salicco, Sr.

William Joseph Salicco, Sr., 89, of Peekskill, New York and Pembroke Pines, Florida, passed away on May 6, 2023, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. William was born in Buchanan, New York to Rocco and Aurora Salicco on December 7, 1933. He went to Henrick Hudson High School. He went to trade school with Local 3 and then became a union electrician, until retirement. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus # 462. He was an usher at both Holy Spirit Church in Cortlandt Manor, New York and St. Edwards Church in Pembroke Pines, Florida. His family was his life. In Florida, he loved riding around in the golf cart with the maintenance man, Juan, at his complex. He was also the president of the Homeowners Association. He is predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Jacqueline Salicco, his parents Rocco and Aurora Salicco, and 2 brothers Joseph Salicco and Emmanuel Salicco. He is survived by his only sister, Frances Stellato, his 5 children: Catherine Bischoff, William Salicco, Jr., Susan Salicco, Marilu Salicco and Michelle Salicco, his grandchildren: Christine Bischoff, John (Monika) Bischoff, Jennifer (Thomas) Celia and Zachary (Marissa) Sheridan and his great grandchildren: Melissa Salicco, Bennie Harris, Ziva Harris, Isabel Jimenez, Ethan Jimenez, Raelynn Celia, Adeline Bischoff and Ellie Mae Bischoff. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.