Bernard "Sal" Saladino

August 20, 1942 - April 1, 2021

Bernard “Sal” Saladino took the hand of Jesus and entered his eternal rest on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved father of Dina Saladino Burmaster (Blake), and Lori Saladino Reiser (Brian). Son of the late Vincent Saladino and Marion Hammer Saladino. Brother of Carole Saladino Radelat, Susan Saladino Lilijal, and the late Michael Jude Saladino. Grandfather of Gabrielle, Hannah, and Blake J. Burmaster, and Brennan and Briley Reiser. Former husband of Violet Breaux Saladino. He was a U.S. Army National Guard Veteran and a retired Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Sergeant. He was a devout Catholic and treasured his grandchildren. He was also a die-hard LSU fan. He greatly enjoyed hunting, fishing, and dancing, to which he was a member of the Jamaica Dance Club. Born in New Orleans, he spent the majority of his life on the Westbank, and then moved to Covington. He enjoyed the rest of his life as a resident of Metairie, LA. He will be greatly missed by his family and numerous friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10am at St. Martha Catholic Church, 2555 Apollo Ave., Harvey, LA. Visitation will be held at the church Friday morning from 9am until 10am. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Peristyles Residence Old Metairie Gardens for their loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com.