Alfred Francis Salvatore, Sr., 87, of Hammonton, New Jersey passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife, six children, and many grandchildren by his side.

Alfred, who went by Al, was born in Hammonton on August 13, 1938 in a house on the corner of Third and French Streets near Saint Joseph’s Church. He was proud to be a lifelong resident of Hammonton and took exceptional honor in his Middle Road Blueberry Farm roots. He truly loved living, working and raising his family in his little hometown and was thrilled to let everyone he met, outside our community, that he resided in the “Blueberry Capital of the World.”

Al graduated from Hammonton High School in 1956, ranked 3rd in his class and served all 4 years as Class President. Among his many accolades and achievements in high school, he was National Honor Society President, voted by his classmates Most Likely to Succeed, played on the baseball team, elected Lieutenant Governor New Jersey District of Key Club International 1954-55 and was selected to American Legion Jersey Boys State 1956. After graduation, he studied Engineering for one year at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. On September 26, 1959 he married Lucille (nee Iannaco) of Waterford Works, NJ and together had and raised six wonderful children. He continued his Engineering studies at Rutgers, Camden, NJ for another two years, while working and starting a family.

He was an amazing and extremely hardworking father, who with his wife, passed on this extraordinary work ethic to his children. His life mission was to care for his family, often working two jobs. As a young man, he was employed by Alliance Clay Brickyard in Winslow, NJ, at first working in the laboratory. He innovated a technique for the creation of converting clay into brick and was quickly promoted to assistant supervisor of the plant. He subsequently worked in shipping as the Shipping Supervisor for William B. Kessler Hammonton Park Clothes for 15 years until the business closed. He then worked as a Production Line Supervisor for Whitehall Laboratories, Hammonton for 15 years until they discontinued operations. While working full time, he held other various part time positions, including DiPaolo’s Men’s Clothing Store, Hammonton.

Al was devoted to his Catholic faith as a Eucharistic Minister and Parish Council member at Saint Martin de Porres, Saint Joseph, and Saint Anthony Churches, Hammonton for a combined 25 years. As a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Pallotti Council #3471, he volunteered countless hours to many charitable events.

In the 1960s and 1970s, he was a county Committeeman for the Democratic Party. He served on the Planning and the Zoning Board for the Town of Hammonton and as President of the Hammonton High School Band Boosters Club.

He was remarkably intelligent and was always willing to share his knowledge and help others learn. He had a natural charm, wonderful sense of humor, and was humble and kind. Al used his innate artistic ability in countless ways and enjoyed sketching and tinkering on various projects. He enjoyed reading, gardening, and traveling. Over the last 25 years, along with his wife, he traveled the world, enjoyed ocean cruising, and loved short casino get-aways and shows. Al was an Elvis Presley fan and happy to share that he saw Elvis live in concert at the Philadelphia Sports Arena in 1957.

Al was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Lucille (nee Iannaco) of nearly 67 years, and an extremely proud and dedicated father to his six children. As a grandfather, Al was an incredible role model and inspiration to his 16 grandchildren, who he cherished dearly. He is predeceased by his parents Alfred J. and Rita J. (nee Nasso) Salvatore, sister Elizabeth Bowers and brother Joseph D. Salvatore.

Al is survived by his beloved wife Lucille (nee Iannaco), his sons Alfred F. Salvatore, Jr. (Rosemarie), Daryl A. Salvatore, Sr. (Kimberly), and Jeffrey J. Salvatore, Sr. (Tracy) and his daughters Dawn Maria Salvatore, MD (Matthew), LuAnne Salvatore, and Colette G. Rehmann (Albert). He is also survived by 16 grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 from 9:00-11:00am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish - St. Anthony Church, Rt. 206, Hammonton, NJ 08037. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am.

Burial will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in memory of Alfred F. Salvatore, Sr. to Shriners Children’s Hospital at Shriners or to Mercy Ships at Mercy Ships