Salvatore Taormina, 72, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, in his Potter Twp home. Born on July 24, 1951, he was a graduate of Monaca High School. He traveled all over the world as a Quality Control Inspector. Salvie was a member of the Laborers and Pipefitters Unions as well as a longtime member of the Monaca Sons of Italy. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Taormina and his mother, Rafaella (Barella) Taormina, and his first wife, Terri (Best) Taormina.

Salvie is survived by his wife, Barbara (Roland) Taormina, his three loving daughters, Julie Taormina (Tim Depenhart), Jaimie Taormina, and Christine (Steven) Matiko, Brian Roland, and Laura Lonehill, his cherished grandchildren, Calista Taormina (Annamarie Difilippo), Acy Matiko (Caleb Neff), Taylor Harlow, Aidan Matiko, Bailee Harlow and Keenan Matiko- all from Beaver County, and many other grandchildren from out of state. He also leaves behind a sister, Josephine Taormina, and a brother, Frank (Kate) Taormina and his cats, Ducky, Maddie, and Sammy. Friends will be received on July 3 from 5PM-7PM followed by a prayer service at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, PA 15061 with refreshments after the service.

Salvie will be fondly remembered for his sense of humor and his kindness towards everyone. Anyone who met him immediately became part of his family. He was happiest when eating spaghetti and meatballs, surrounded by those who loved him. This obituary was lovingly prepared by his  children in his memory.