Robert A. De Salvo Sr. DDS, age 92, of La Grange Park; formerly of Park Ridge; US Army Veteran, WWII. Beloved husband of Deborah; loving father of Susan (Charles) Wolfgarth, Robert Jr. (Nancy), James (Janet), and John (Beth) De Salvo; dear grandfather of Christopher, James (Chelsea), Stephen, Bradley, Lauren, and Suzanne De Salvo; son of the late Carmella and late Peter; uncle and friend of many. Dr. De Salvo was a 1950 graduate of Loyola Dental School, a dentist in Elmwood Park for 41 years, and a member of the Chicago, Illinois, and National Dental Societies. Visitation 3 to 8pm Sunday November 8th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 9:15am Monday November 9th from the funeral home to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange. Mass 10am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500 or hjfunerals.com
I’m so sad to lose my handsome uncle before I had the chance to visit him again at Christmas. I have so many fond memories spending time with all of you at the house on Murphy Lake growing up. I’m sure my dad was there to greet Bob and welcome him into Heaven with a hug and a funny story or two. I can picture them now!
Please know that I’m keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you my heartfelt condolences.
Love, Michelle
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of our beloved family dentist and friend. Always there when we needed him. RIP Dr. De Salvo
My sincere condolences upon the loss of a great man and Dentist. I was a patient in Elmwood Park and because of Bob, I also went to Loyola Dental School and became a Dentist, Class of 1962. When practicing for the State Boards, he would allow me to use his lab in the office. I too will miss him.
Dr. DeSalvo was my dentist from my elementary school days until after I married. Sue was my hygienist in the years before her father retired. I remember him as a genial, kind, and patient professional. I know his family will miss his good cheer and kindness. Please accept my sincere sympathy.