Obituary of Buzzy Salvatore

Buzzy Lawrence J. Salvatore, 76, of Peabody and formerly of Revere, died Friday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Patricia (Chandler) Salvatore, with whom he shared over 48 years of marriage. Born in Revere, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Mary (Paone) Salvatore. He was raised and educated in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School. He has lived in Peabody for the past 46 years. Buzzy was a veteran of the Korean War who served with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged in 1955. After his military service, Buzzy became as Barber and opened his shop in Lynn. He later moved his shop to Swampscott and among his most loyal customers were Johnny Pesky and Tony C. He later worked alongside his wife at Pat’s Discount Store in Peabody Square for 20 years before finally retiring. Buzzy had eclectic taste in music. He enjoyed mixing music from all different styles and would make cassette tapes for his family and friends, ranging from old Christmas carols to modern day rock-n-roll. Besides his loving wife of 48 years, Buzzy is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Timothy Gould of Peabody and Laurie and Brett Zimmerman of Groveland, a brother, Robert Salvatore and his wife Edie of Peabody, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Patricia and Sal DeSalvo of Belmont, Dolores and James Cohen of Melrose, and Joan Gavengano of Revere and is also survived by six grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and by many nieces and nephews. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. Adelaide’s Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Expressions of sympathy can be made in his name to the North Shore Elder Services, 152 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923