ALBANY – Salvatore Ilardo, 97, of Albany, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020, with his children by his side. Salvatore was born in Lascari, Palermo, Sicily and was an Armed Forces of Italy WWII Veteran. He emigrated to the US with his family in 1966. He was employed as a Laborer for Laborers Local 190. Salvatore loved to garden and tend to his land in Albany and in Sicily during his annual trips with his wife to Italy. Salvatore will be remembered for his love of his fig and lemon trees, that he would nurture and prune every year, the smell of his freshly baked bread, his cellar filled with homemade cured meats, olives, cheeses and wine, that he would bring to every family gathering and most of all, for his love and dedication to his family and friends.
Salvatore was predeceased by his loving wife of 71 years, Rosa, in October 2018. He is survived by his children, Andrew Ilardo (the late Barbara K.) of Albany, Rosa A. Commisso (Charles) of Albany and Sandy A. Commisso (Rocco) of Guilderland; his grandchildren, Joanne Bellefeuille (James), Salvatore Ilardo (Bobbie-Jo), Vincenzo C. Commisso (Ashley), Salvatore J. Commisso (Tina), Michael A. Commisso (Juliana), Maria E. Zabinski (Frank), Rosa G. Commisso, Salvatore A. Commisso and Christina A. Commisso; his great-grandchildren, Brandon and Julia Bellefeuille, Andrew and Sophia (James), Mia, Elena and Lilliana Ilardo, Vito and Viviana Commisso, Luca and Leo Commisso and Mila Zabinski; and by many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was not held last year due to the health concerns at the time. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021 in All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St. (behind CVS), Albany. Registration for the mass is not required. The mass can also be viewed via live-streaming at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5xiadY_mls Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hans Funeral Home, Albany. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Fabrizio Maioriello
Resta in Pace Zio Turiddu’, sarai sempre nell’nostro cuore.
Joann Lasch
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joann Lasch and family
James Severino
So sorry about Mr. Illardo, I know that his family did all they could to keep him going. My prayers go out for him and his entire family. God bless all.
Josie Schroeter
We are so very sorry for your loss
Josie Schittino from Baltimore and family
Mimma Schittino
Vi siamo vicini con tutto il nostro affetto. Zio Turiddù, sarai sempre nei nostri cuori ci stringiamo a voi e condividiamo questo dolore. Condoglianze
Domenica Greco & Valerio Arcuri
We are so sorry for your loss
Joyce Martinez
Our condolences to the entire Family. May his memories always be in your heart and remember, no one can ever take that away from you.
Diane young
So sorry for your loss.
Carlo Ricupero
On behalf of Carlo Ricupero and family our sincere condolence to the family at this time. Prayers are with you
Debbie Laraway
Sandy and family,
So sorry for your loss may god keep you and give you strength
Dominick And Susie Coluccio
Rosa & Charlie and Family
We were so sad to hear of your father and father in law. He was a wonderful person.
We will also remember him for his kind heart
And smile. Rest in Peace.
Elizabeth Peters
Rosa and family.. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your father.. May God give you strength to get through this time of loss.. Know that he is at peace and in Gods kingdom for eternity.. Chuck & Liz Peters