Salvatore John "Sal" Alberico

Mr. Salvatore John “Sal” Alberico, age 87, of Whitesboro, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on August 14, 1924, Salvatore was the son of the late Tarquinio and Amalia (Casatelli) Alberico. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School and he served his country during WWII in the US Army. He continued his education at Syracuse University where he received a Bachelors Degree and two Masters Degrees, the first in European History and then in 1970 a second in Social Work. It was at Utica College that he met his wife, the former Dorothy Strite, to whom he was wed on July 24, 1954. Sal was a loving provider and husband during their 57 year marriage. A caring, sensitive soul, Sal had a passion for social work and helping people in distress from psychological, emotional, and lifelong problems. He retired from the Oneida County Office of Mental Health after 25 years of service. He then worked part time as a social worker at various skilled care facilities. Sal balanced his love of work with his love of family. He honored his loved ones for their individual strengths and accomplishments, and without a doubt, his family and his job were the core of his life. He was active in swimming and downhill skiing until the age of 83, and he had fond memories of taking his family to Power Dam. He was a member of the American Legion and a parishioner of Historic Old St. John’s Church. Sal is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; and his daughters, Jeanne Alberico of Albany, Pat Alberico of Utica, and Vicki Alberico, her son Alex of Utica, and his father, Roger Mote. He also leaves his sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Richard Ansell of Syracuse; and his nieces and nephews, Carol Ansell-Spradling of VT, and Karen and Kerry Blum of AZ; several great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins, John and Betty Horsham, and Marilyn, all of MD. He was predeceased by his brother, Benito Alberico. Sal always missed his favorite feline, Shadow; and canine companion, Tiffany. Visitation will be held Sunday from 3:00-6:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Salvatore’s funeral service with Military Honors and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. John Buehler. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Salvatore John "Sal" Alberico

August 14, 1924 - January 27, 2012