- Date Of Birth: January 13, 1930
- Date Of Death: May 19, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Anthony C. DeSalva, 92, of Redding, longtime former resident of Chappaqua, NY, and Cape May Point, NJ, died peacefully on Thursday, May 19, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Anthony was born in New York City on January 13, 1930, to Nicola and Frances (Caldarella) DeSalva. He was a proud graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History at Fordham University. After graduating in 1951, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Major when he completed active duty in 1955.
Anthony’s wife, Mary, passed away in 1996. He is survived by his daughter, AnnaMaria DeSalva; his son, John DeSalva and his wife, Jill; three grandchildren, Anthony DeSalva and his wife, Julia, Daniel DeSalva and his wife, Emily, and Carol Palanzo and her husband, Roger. He also is survived by four great grandchildren – Maria DeSalva, Grace DeSalva, James DeSalva, and Jacob Palanzo – as well as six nephews and four nieces.
In addition to his wife, Mary, Anthony was predeceased by his sister, Caroline Iovanna, a brother, Dr. Salvatore DeSalva, and a sister Agnes, who died when she was two years old.
