Sandra J. Salvati passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 5:19 a.m. at her daughter’s home in Staunton. She was 81 years old.
Mrs. Salvati was born in Radford, Virginia on May 18, 1941, to John Lewis Roop and Hattie Louise (Simpson) Roop. She married Richard S. Salvati on June 10, 1971, in Washington, New Jersey, and he preceded her in death on August 11, 2007. Mrs. Salvati was a homemaker and a retired babysitter.
She is survived by her only daughter, Laura (Thomas) Heigert of Staunton; sister, Rose Roop of Roanoke, Virginia; and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Salvati was preceded in death by her husband and three siblings.
Visitation will take place at Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Mrs. Salvati will be buried alongside her late husband at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 2:15 p.m.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Benld Adopt-a-Pet. Becker and Son Funeral Home in Mt. Olive is in charge of arrangements.