Achille Salerno

Achille Salerno passed away in the tranquility of his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at the golden age of 83. Beloved Husband for a loving 56 years to Mirella, nee Lupo, Salerno. Devoted Father of Raffaele (Nicole) Salerno, Gina (Michael) Tarnowski and Gisella Salerno. Loving Son of the late Raffaele & the late Annunziata Salerno. Proud Nonno of Josh & Jacob Tarnowski and Stefania & Vincenzo Salerno. Dedicated Brother of his dear twin, Francesco (Rita) Salerno, the late Achille Salerno, the late Mariano (the late Iolanda) Salerno, and the late Divina Salerno. Dear Uncle of Nancy (Tony) Tamburello, Graziella (the late Michael) Sierakowski, Francesco (Amy) Salerno, Mario Salerno, and many more. Proud Great-Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many.

Achille lived a deeply fulfilling life dedicating himself to his family, community, and faith. He led with his heart and lived on his terms, with immense passion and purpose. As a proud Italian Catholic immigrant, he upheld traditions as one of the founding members of Societa San Francesco di Paola and Calabresi in America organizations. Achille was generous with his time, volunteering for the Comboni Missionaries and serving as an Eucharistic Minister for his church. Above all, family was his purpose, tradition was his passion, and serving others was his calling.  He loved so greatly, loved so many, and was loved by many. May his life be counted among the greats.

Family and Friends are to gather for the two-night Visitation on Thursday, April 18, 2024 & Friday, April 19, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Illinois 60162 (Located Between Mannheim & Wolf Road). Funeral to follow on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from Russo’s Hillside Chapels at 9:00 a.m. Proceeding to Divine Providence Catholic Church, 2550 Mayfair Avenue, Westchester, Illinois. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated promptly at 10:00 a.m. Entombment at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery, Orland Park, Illinois. For additional information please call (708) 449-5300.

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