Salvatore Peter Tribastone

January 6, 1928 - September 30, 2021

Salvatore Peter Tribastone, 93, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2021. He resided at the Alexander Nininger State Veterans Home in Pembroke Pines, FL. He was born January 2nd, 1928 in Ragusa, Italy. His mom, Concetta brought him over to the U.S. when he was 6 months old. His dad was already in the U.S. preparing their way. He resided in Paterson, NJ until he joined the army at 18 years old. His career was in the retail shoe industry working primarily in Melville Corporation( Thom McAn and Vanguard Shoe) as a store manager and district supervisor. He was a devoted Catholic and attended Saint Maximilian Kolbe Church in Pembroke Pines, FL. He was Director of his condo association while living in Boca Raton and President of the Italian American Club and Bocce Club at Century Village in Pembroke Pines, Fl. Singing was his passion later in life. He belonged to the Kings and Royal Ladies singing group. They performed at the Century Village arena, as well as the Veterans Home and other Condo venues in the greater Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. When the Kings and Royal Ladies group dissolved, he joined a local group called The Rock Group. He enjoyed being with them until he was no longer able to get around. He was known to serenade many at the Veterans home in the 6 months he was there. He sang in both Italian and English. God Bless America and O Sole Mio were his favorites. His humor and good natured kidding will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Antoinette(Ida), they were married for 71 years. His two children, Diane and Tom and his two grandchildren Steven and Michael. In lieu of flowers, friends and family may contribute in Dad’s memory to CureAlz.org