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Obituaries those he cared about. For those who knew him Joseph in his younger days, you D. Salknew he loved fast cars and via died Rock & Roll. He spent many unexpectnights with friends cruisin’ edly July down Kearny Avenue in his 7, 2021, at hot rod 1967 Oldsmobile the young 442. For those who knew age of 68. him later in life, Joe was Joseph a family man, jack-of-allwas born trades, a Mr. Fix-It, a car, March 1, 1953, in Newark, plant and train enthusiast, a and he grew up in Kearny. Corvette lover, a fan of baseAt the age of 15, he beball and was briefly famous came the man of the house for his appearance on Hot and continued his lifelong Bench. journey as an entrepreneur. Joe was in his glory when Joe graduated from Queen he was swimming or workof Peace High School in ing in his yard. North Arlington. He then Joe is survived by his lovattended Bloomfield College ing and dedicated wife of where he became a member 44 years, Isabel Salvia; his of the business fraternity, sister, Nancy Kowalewski; A K Psi, and graduated, his aunt, Dorothy Hilcher; earning a bachelor’s degree his daughter Melissa Lunin business administration. dell; his three sons, ChrisAfter college graduation, his tian Salvia, Anthony Salvia first job was as an insurance Gregory Salvia; and his six agent for Prudential. grandchildren, Gianna and Three years later, he beLuke Lundell, Noah and gan his first family business Nathan Salvia, Bryson and as he owned and managed Briella Salvia. Avenue Deli & Sub Shoppe He was preceded in death in Kearny. After moving to by his father Joseph Salvia, Florida, he managed Quinmother Mary DeVito Salvia cy’s restaurants and then and his son-in-law Charlie later owned a vending busiLundell, (who we are sure ness for 10 years. Always is currently having a debate looking for a new adventure, with him in heaven over Joe decided to start a new whether the Yankees or Bosbusiness and from 2004 ton Red Sox are the better until two and half years ago, team.) in October 2018, he retired Please visit www.ourladyfrom Krystal Klear Pool ofthelakes.org if you would Cleaning Service, which he like to view the funeral also started from scratch Mass live stream on Saturand built success upon the day, July 31, at 11:30 a.m. foundation of professionalism, and the belief of the WILLIAM J. HILTON importance of relationships. William J. Hilton, 79, died Even after he retired, he July 29, 2021 at his home in continued to display a HerNorth Arlington. culean work ethic, loyalty to He was a gardener and an his family and dedication to avid horse racing fan who
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loved watching the races, especially at Monmouth Park. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in North Arlington for the past 27 years. Before retiring in 2003, he worked for many years as a traffic manager for the International Nickel Company in Saddle Brook. He was the beloved husband of Judy (nee Wolczak), the adored father of Brian Hilton and his wife Marissa and Thomas Hilton; the cherished grandfather of Brianna and the loving uncle of James Orzechowski and his companion Audra. The funeral was from the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Road, North Arlington, on Monday, Aug. 2 with a funeral Mass at Queen of Peace Church. Entombment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Contributions in memory of William may be made
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