Birth date: Jun 3, 1935 Death date: Oct 2, 2025
Syracuse has lost one of its brightest lights - a true hometown legend. William Pellegrino “Bill” Salomone, 90, of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. He will be sorely missed as the patriarch of our family Read Obituary
Please accept the most heartfelt sympathies of Le Moyne College. We hope the love and memories that you will forever hold in your heart bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing; I first met Bill when i was involved as one of the co-chairs of the Heart Run for the American Heart Association. He was someone who immediately left an impact on you as well as everyone he met, with his warm and welcoming personality. He was a delight to be around and his dedication to his community was unwavering. I view myself as one of the lucky ones who got to know and work with him. My heart and prayers are with Bill's family and with all those who Bill loved and who loved Bill. He defined and set the standard for us all with a life well lived. RIP Bill
Patty & Marie - I am so sorry for your loss. Although you don’t know me, I am Michael Spinoso’s sister Annette and I wanted to offer my sympathies on Michael’s behalf. What an amazing piece that was written about your husband/dad. May your beautiful memories of a remarkable life lived comfort you.
Dear Patti, I just read this in today’s paper. I did not know. I am so sorry for your loss. You two were quite the pair. My thoughts and prayers are with you with this most difficult time.
Ro (Sabatino) Bartolo
Around 1964 Bill crushed the lead role in “Bye Bye Birdie “ . It was the time when Fr. Charles integrated the SU community into the Players. May their memories live on.
I worked with Bill with the AHA from 1984 to 1996. I always loved working with him - always interested in the updated technology we were implementing at the state level.
Always had an interest in how I was doing.
Bill Young
Oh boy. Did we all love Bill (and you mom too). Thank you for sharing him with us. He will be missed by so many. He led several worthwhile and full lives. His obituary could easily by divided in parts and shared among several. And the comments would be the same - “what a worthwhile and full life.”
To Patty so very sorry for your great loss May He Billy Rest in Peace and god help you to find peace and comfort and god be there to help you such a nice man sorry I could not come to service but I am praying and thinking of you and your family hod bless Patricia Nappi /Dery family 🙏💔🎁
I met Bill in 1982 when we moved back home to Syracuse from Saratoga. I had been working for the American Heart Association in Saratoga County on a part time basis and when the position of Fundraising Director opened up Bill took a chance on me (my degree was in Elementary Education and I did not have much experience in revenue generation). Soon I was assisting Bill with various fundraisers. From bikeathons, golf tournaments, creating the Heart Walk & Run in Syracuse, weekly Bingo games, and our favorite, the gala “Heart Ball”, we pretty much did everything to raise money to fight heart disease and stroke.
From the beginning Bill was an incredible mentor to me, teaching me with enthusiasm not only fundraising but volunteer recruitment and training. While driving his small staff to out of town meetings Bill would entertain us telling stories, sharing jokes, and always breaking into sing-a-longs, with of course, Frank Sinatra songs. His rich baritone filled the van with joy and fun-filled adventures. This was one of his greatest talents; in my 18 years of working with Bill, until his retirement in 2000, there was never a day I didn’t enjoy going to work. His passion for people and joy of living made the often difficult challenges of raising money much easier.
I was privileged to become friends with his exceptional wife Patty and get to know his four wonderful children. Bill was a family man above all else and a faith-filled devout Catholic. And his magical performances in the Pompeiian Players’ theater productions will be long remembered.
Bill gave me the greatest honor when I remarried. He was the soloist at our wedding Mass and also performed at the dinner reception.
I count my friend “Billy Boy” as one of the greatest blessings of my life, and will miss him forever.
Meg Brennan Sullivan
Bill, Patty, Billyjr., Maria, Chaz, Laura, and grands, impossible to fully describe this amazing man, huge talent to, not only, entertain , but just be there wherever needed for friends, family, everyone and anyone. What an enormous heart has gone back to his Creator and Saviour!! Rest in peace, dear friends!!
