Virginia Beach, Va.— Salvatore Anthony DeLauri, 81, of Somerville, previously of Virginia Beach, Va., died Thursday, June 2, 2016, in a Massachusetts hospital.
Sal had a long career as a Dunkin’s Donuts corporate executive before owning and running a Dunkin’s Donuts Shop in Virginia Beach with his wife Elaine, whom he shared 35 years of marriage.
He is survived by his three daughters, Doreen Donovan and husband, Paul, of Saugus, Diane DeLauri and her husband, David Thompson, of Peabody, and Linda DeLauri, of Medford. He also leaves four grandsons, Michael DeLauri and wife, Kim, of Beverly, David DeLauri, of Peabody, and Alexander and Kevin Donovan, of Saugus, as well as a great-grandson, Noah DeLauri.
He is predeceased by his son, Brett Christopher DeLauri, wife, Elaine DeLauri, parents, Rocco and Alphonsina DeLauri, brothers and sisters, Angelo DeLauri, Mary (Maria) Racca, Philomenia (Philly) Porter and Pat (Pasquale) DeLauri.
Sal will be missed by his children, grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and longtime friends, whose company and care he greatly valued and with whom he shared many lively debates on life, sports and politics. “GO NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!”
Service information: The family will receive visitors and friends at the at the Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Va., on Saturday, June 11, 2016, from 10-11 a.m., and a service immediately following, then burial in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Donations in Sal’s memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at Hollomon-brown.com.