MELROSE-Mr. Salvatore V. Restuccia, 91, of Melrose, beloved husband of Eleanor (Barletta) Restuccia, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Winchester Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Malden he was the son of the late Frank and Joanna (Merenda) Restuccia. He was raised and educated in Malden and was a graduate of Malden High School. Salvatore continued his education earning his Journeyman's license.

An honorably discharged veteran, Salvatore proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, first at the end of WWII and then recalled to serve during the Korean War.

Mr. Restuccia was a Master Plumber by trade and practiced his craft for over 36 years for Kirkland and Shaw Plumbing and Heating in Burlington, where he was known for his strong work ethic and expertise in his field.

He was devoted to and loved spending time with his family; he especially enjoyed traveling with his wife and would plan their trips down to the smallest detail. He enjoyed being a part of his children's and grandchildren's lives and relished time spent with them. Salvatore was artistic by nature and was an accomplished painter. He was meticulous, which served him well, as his other passion was building models. He will be remembered for his quiet gentle spirit, his wit and his great sense of humor and will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends.

Surviving Salvatore, in addition to his wife Eleanor, with whom he share almost 69 years of marriage are his daughter, Janet Riley of Middleton, his son Frank Restuccia and his companion Janet Brandt of Brockton, his grandchildren; Michele Wolfe and her husband Brandon of Tynsborough and Matthew Riley and his wife Christina of Bradford and his brother, John Restuccia of Marblehead. He was also the father of the late Paul Restuccia, brother of the late Anthony and William Restuccia, father-in-law of the late William Riley and brother-in-law of the late Phyllis Restuccia.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral service will be held in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) Danvers on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 12 (Noon). Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, prior to the service from 9 to 11:30 AM. Burial in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Salvatore's memory to the American Cancer Society, 125 S Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com .