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In retirement, he joined the Writer's Group at Salem's Council on Aging, where he wrote essays, some of which | In retirement, he joined the Writer's Group at Salem's Council on Aging, where he wrote essays, some of which | ||
were published in the book, Personal Perspectives of a Changing Salem. | were published in the book, "Personal Perspectives of a Changing Salem". | ||
He was also a prolific artist whose paintings were exhibited in various places in Salem. | He was also a prolific artist whose paintings were exhibited in various places in Salem. | ||
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Anthony V. Salvo (2/11/1928- 5/22/2017) was the first Italian-American mayor of Salem, serving three 2-year terms from 1984 to 1989.
He was a long-time teacher in the public schools, and owned and operated a driving school. Along with his brothers,
he served for a time as a Salem policeman. He was married for 53 years to Lillian (Campbell).
In retirement, he joined the Writer's Group at Salem's Council on Aging, where he wrote essays, some of which
were published in the book, "Personal Perspectives of a Changing Salem".
He was also a prolific artist whose paintings were exhibited in various places in Salem.
Salvo also wrote a book on the history of French Canadians in the Castle Hill area of Salem in 2002.
Salvo passed away at the age of 89 on May 22, 2017.
See Also
History of French Canadians in Castle Hill Salem Salvo, 2002
