Daniel J. “Dan” Salvato, Jr. - Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Daniel J. “Dan” Salvato, Jr.

December 11, 1962 - January 30, 2021

Daniel J. “Dan” Salvato, Jr., age 58, of Bear, DE, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on December 11, 1962, he was a son of Ida (Hall) Salvato and the late Daniel James Salvato. Dan graduated from Sterling High School in 1980. After graduation, he pursued self-employment as a master tile setter through Everlast Flooring. In his spare time, Dan enjoyed playing the guitar and working on fixer upper projects.

Dan is survived by his devoted wife, Patricia “Tricia” Salvato; sons, Nicholas and Ryan; siblings, Angel Cassella (Bob), Michael Salvato and Valerie Hafner (Mark); parents-in-law, Nicholas and Patricia Barnett, sister-in-law, Kathy Homa (Dave); and nieces and nephews, Bobby, Amanda, Cassandra, Mark, Alicia and Katlyn.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9:30 am until 10:30 am on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 2431 Frazer Road, Newark, DE, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 am. Face masks will be required for all in attendance. Interment will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dan’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 92 Read’s Way, Suite 205, New Castle, DE 19720 or Delaware SPCA, 455 Stanton Christiana Road, Newark, DE 19713.

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21 Condolences for Daniel J. “Dan” Salvato, Jr.

  • Rest easy and peaceful” Dan the Tile Man”

  • Dan has earned his Golden Wings with our Heavenly Father
    He has freed Dan of his suffering
    And pain , giving him eternal life in his Kingdom in Heaven
    May God’s peace be with the Salvato family as you commend Dan to His loving arms

  • Trisha, I am so sorry to see this. May you feel God’s loving arms supporting you at this difficult time. You lost him way too soon♥️

  • Rest in peace Dan, sending prayers to you and your loving family. ❤

  • I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thought are with you and your boys during this difficult time.

  • Tricia you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all at this time. Love and hugs.

  • Tricia,
    I am so sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Love, Mary Kay

  • Dear Trish, Nick,Ryan, and Family
    Please know that you are All in our prayers, and thoughts as your life takes on a sadness nobody is ever prepared for.We are so sorry for the loss of your Dear Dan,and sincerely hope that the ease of his pain,and suffering will confort you in your sorrow.

  • I am so sad to hear this news. Please know I am sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to you, Trisha. May your husband be at peace.

  • My thoughts, prayers and love are with you Tricia, Nicholas and Ryan, I am so deeply sorry.

  • SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS .IF YOU NEED ANYTHING PLEASE CALL 15706431527 LOVE ALWAYS AUNT CAROLYN AND UNCLE TOM

  • Only the good die young. Rest in peace, Danny. We will miss you.

  • I’m just so Hurt Dan was a great friend, I’m so sorry to lose a friend like him and my heart goes out to you Nick and Ryan

  • Tricia, Nick, Ryan, and Family-
    So very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you all. May God give you peace and comfort.

  • Trish my dearest friend…John and I are truly saddened and so very sorry! May you, Nick,Ryan and your entire family find solace in knowing he’s at peace and will always be with you in your hearts! Dans smile will remain forever in ours💙❤️We love you all so much! Hugs

  • To the Salvato family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you navigate through this change.

  • My deepest condolences to the Salvato family, Dan will be a fixture in my childhood memories and all the hours we played in the field and fished in the creek behind our house’s.

  • Trish, will be thinking of you and your boys tomorrow. Danny, rest in peace.

    Love you cuz

  • Tricia, I am truly so sorry for your loss!😢 🙌 Wish I could attend the Service!🙏💫

  • Trish, Nick, and Ryan, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Dan was a tremendously generous neighbor; always willing to help in any way that he could. We will miss seeing him being busy around the yard and house. He is at rest now from all of his pain and suffering. We are praying for you all that God will comfort you during this time of loss and grief. Dan, so long good neighbor.

  • SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, TRICIA!
    I AM JUST HEARING…
    I KNOW THAT IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 3 YEARS BUT I AM SURE THAT IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY.
    WISHING YOU AND YOUR BOYS COMFORT AND HEALING AND BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES!
    SINCERELY,
    TERRI PILEGGI