Alex DeSalvo

Alex DeSalvo, 93, of Marianna, Arkansas passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home in Marianna. He was born October 2, 1920, the son of Louis and Linzy DeSalvo, in Catholic Point Community, Center Ridge, Arkansas. He is survived by one son, Vince (Nada) DeSalvo of Marianna and a daughter, Jan (Eddie) Kirby of Cabot, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Ilyse (Chris) Howard; and one sister, Lucille Rains. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Loretta, and two sisters, Josephine Strasner and Rose Marie Clay. Alex served as flight instructor in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a retired automobile dealer. Memorials may be made to Lee County Community Foundation, c/o Lucy Smith 130 Robertson Ave., Marianna, Ark. 72360 or to the American Cancer Society, Mid - South Division, Lee Unit, P.O. Box 251977, Little Rock, Ark. 72225-1957. Services will be Monday, March 3, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Chapel. Burial will follow at Marianna Memorial Park with Brother Todd Maino and the Reverend Aronld Hearn officiating. Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, also at the chapel. View and Sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.