Dr. Dominick Salvatore passed away surrounded by those he loved on Tuesday, January 27th. He was a loving husband and father, world renowned lecturer, author, and beloved professor. There is so much to be said about this man of humble beginnings. Through hard work and the love of his family, he attained the pinnacle of academic excellence in the field of economics. Dr. Salvatore was raised in the Abruzzo region of central Italy in the town of Villa Santa Maria by his mother, Maddalena and father, Nicola. He came to America at the age of 15. While working as a waiter, Dr. Salvatore dedicated his intellectual efforts to his education, receiving his Ph.D. in Economics from City University of New York. Among his many accomplishments, Dr. Salvatore was the chair of the Economics Department at Fordham University, in addition to being a distinguished professor. He was also an honorary professor at many international institutions, including the Libera Università Mediterranea, University of Praetoria, Shanghai Finance University and Hunan University. He wrote nearly 60 books on economics, which were translated into over 50 languages and used in universities across the globe. Dr. Salvatore was one of the most scholarly figures in the field of international economics. Far from living his life exclusively in academia, he enjoyed the outdoors and was known for his love of camping and fishing. His most treasured titles were husband to Lucia, father to Madeleine, father-in-law to Rich, grandfather to Isabella, brother to Angelo, and uncle to Anthony, Michael, and Julie. Dr. Salvatore will be sorely missed, but his example of integrity, hard work, and the importance of love and devotion will remain.
Calling Hours: 4 to 8 pm, Monday, February 2, 2026
Mass: 10:45 am, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. Joseph's Church, Bronxville
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caroline Mcnelis says
January 28, 2026 at 9:45 pmIt was a Privilege to have known you. You will forever be in my thoughts .Rest In Peace my Friend xx
Caroline
Erick says
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 amDear Dominick, you will always be in my heart and memories. Thank you for having open your doors and supported me during all my years at Fordham University. Your friendship meant a lot to me and my family. Rest in peace my friend and mentor. Erick
Duncan James says
January 29, 2026 at 7:17 amYou were already missed. Thank you for being so generous with your time.
With love and respect,
Duncan
Julie says
January 29, 2026 at 10:52 amYou were a just and devoted man. I am happy I got to know you better these last years and share some laughter.
I will always remember how you enjoyed me singi g New York, New York.
Love,
Julie
Janis Barry says
January 29, 2026 at 2:54 pmPlease accept my sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time..
Janhavi Shankar Tripathi says
January 29, 2026 at 7:51 pmDear Professor Salvatore,
Thank you for being my advisor, mentor, and friend.
I was honored to be your student and will carry your guidance always.
Rest in peace, Professor. 🙏
– Janhavi Shankar
Rosanna Lanzolla says
February 2, 2026 at 10:40 amMi unisco al Vostro dolore .
Sentite Condoglianze
Jeff Gray says
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 pmA distinguished gentleman and scholar, a kind heart, a good soul, who made the place better. ❤️
Meshry says
January 30, 2026 at 12:07 amMay he rest in peace. My deepest condolences go to his family and loved ones. I wish them patience, strength, and resilience during this difficult time.
Beyond building a great Economics department at Fordham, hiring outstanding faculty, and being a renowned instructor and textbook author, Professor Salvatore had an incredibly warm and lighthearted personality. He made us laugh constantly in his classes, helping us forget, even if only for a moment, the challenges of life and the pressures of graduate school. I will always remember him with a smile.
Rest in Peace, Professor Salvatore ❤️
Sean says
January 30, 2026 at 12:53 pmDear Dominick,
You were truly a “gentleman and a scholar”. It was a privilege to have considered you a mentor and a friend. You are fondly missed.
Rest in peace,
Sean
Steve Carlsen says
January 30, 2026 at 1:27 pmI remember Prof. Salvatore mostly as a gifted teacher, perhaps the best I have been lucky enough to have. He never worked from notes and was never thrown off balance. He could brilliantly explain complex issues because he understood them so deeply, so completely. All this he did with passion, compassion for his students and a slightly mischievous sense of humor. An exceptional person, an exceptional life.
Wishing peace and comfort to his family. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Jerome says
January 30, 2026 at 1:32 pmRest in Peace Dominick. I feel privileged to have known you. I will never forget the great years spent as colleagues.
My deepest condolences to family and friends.
Giacomo Marinucci says
February 5, 2026 at 4:41 amCare Lucia e Madeleine, per noi Dominick è stata un’amicizia preziosa e spensierata.
Sono onorato di aver conosciuto una Brava persona come Dominick.
Ci ha lasciato un grande uomo.
Un caro abbraccio.
Filomena says
January 30, 2026 at 6:45 pmIt was a great honor and a true pleasure to share a part of life with Dominick and his family. He was a special person, full of enthusiasm, deeply devoted to his family and his work. He will always live on in our memories. Thank you for everything.
Our deepest condolences,
Filomena e Ada
Lawrence Mielnicki says
January 30, 2026 at 11:34 pmDr. Salvatore was instrumental in my being awarded my doctorate from Fordham University. He was instrumental in shaping me to the economist I had become. A prolific author he was writing a book while I was still a student. He asked me to help gather data for a table in that book. I had graduated and I few years later I get a call from him. The book was going to the second edition and he asked if I could update the table. This happened every few years as new editions were published. I may have been working as a professional economist but I was still his student. I was not alone. We are the hundreds of people who are not his former students but his students for life. Not his life but our lives. He will be missed by use. And I feel sorry for those students who will not be touched by him.
Luisa Taddei Calabrese says
January 31, 2026 at 4:50 am“Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee” by John Donne.
I correct him: ” for us “.
Infatti muore una parte di noi che ti abbiamo avuto come amico e ti abbiamo voluto bene. Grazie per tutte le cose belle che abbiamo condiviso. Riposa in pace Domenico. A Lucia e Madeleine un abbraccio caloroso.
Robert Bruce says
January 31, 2026 at 8:35 amThank you Professor Salvatore;
It was a privilege to be a student of your guidance and instruction in economics at Fordham. Your passion and expertise during lectures, coupled with a unique ability to broaden and brighten the minds of your students as well as make them laugh, always kept me looking forward to your instruction. Thank you as well for putting Fordham’s economics department on the map with your leadership in developing the M.A. program – because of it, I was able to achieve my professional goals in NYC.
To Dr. Salvatore’s family – I wish you my heartfelt and deepest condolences; you and so many others have lost a very special person.
Best,
Robert Bruce
Mario Rusconi says
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 amGoodbye, Domenico, thank you for having been such an important guide and educator for all of us. Your memory will stay forever until the day we’ll meet again in the afterlife.”
Un abbraccio fortissimo a Madeleine e Lucia
Bart Moore says
January 31, 2026 at 11:27 amI will always be grateful to Dominick for the help, support, and guidance that he gave me throughout my career. He was a force of nature! I will miss him deeply. My condolences to his family.
Matteo Costantiello says
January 31, 2026 at 3:02 pmSentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia. Un forte abbraccio. Famiglia Costantiello Matteo
Jason Velez says
January 31, 2026 at 4:38 pmRest in peace Dr. Salvatore. You were both a scholar and absolute class act. I remember our talks on macro and microeconomics vividly. Sincerely appreciated your insight and wisdom.
Franca Rusconi e Giulia Addamo says
January 31, 2026 at 4:40 pmCaro Domenico,
siamo stati fortunati ed onorati di averti conosciuto ed apprezzato, sia come persona che come studioso brillante e mai sazio di conoscenza.
Grazie per averci più volte ospitati, con la cara Lucia, ed anche per aver avuto stima e fiducia nella nostra famiglia, tanto da affidarci la tua amatissima Madeleine, per molte belle estati.
Eri intelligente, ironico, caparbio e gentiluomo, questo noi Liguri lo apprezziamo molto!
Lascerai un grande vuoto in Lucia e Madeleine, ma sarai un fulgido esempio di vita per Isabella!
Vi stringiamo in un abbraccio forte, con affetto
Franca e Giulia.
Lucio Laureti says
January 31, 2026 at 8:54 pmHo avuto la fortuna di averti come Maestro dall’inizio della mia carriera universitaria e il grande privilegio di godere della tua amicizia e della tua famiglia. Se oggi sono professore universitario di economia lo devo a te! Resterai sempre nei pensieri miei e della mia famiglia. Ho mille ricordi e tante risate che caratterizzavano le nostre lunghe chiacchierate. Riposa in pace mio caro Dominick.
Paolo è Angela says
February 1, 2026 at 3:48 pmCara Madelein Richard e la piccola Isabella
Domenico era un papà speciale parlava sempre di voi, vi amava tanto , lascerà un grande vuoto nelle vostre vite, spero troviate conforto nella vostra famiglia e amici. Sentite condoglianze
Paolo e Angela Spartano
Lucio Laureti says
January 31, 2026 at 9:17 pmCaro Dominick ho avuto la fortuna di essere stato tuo allievo e il privilegio di essere stato amico tuo e della tua famiglia. Senza di te oggi non sarei professore di economia. Sei sempre stato nei miei pensieri e così sarà per il futuro. Ho mille ricordi che porterò con me per sempre. Sei stato un esempio e questo non si cancella. Riposa in pace mio caro Dominick!
Matteo Costantiello says
February 1, 2026 at 2:55 pmSentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia. Un forte abbraccio dalla famiglia Costantiello Matteo
Paolo e Angela says
February 1, 2026 at 3:25 pmCara Lucia, in questo momento di profondo dolore, voglio esprimere le mie più sincere condoglianze per la perdita del tuo amato marito.So quanto fosse importante per te e la vostra famiglia.La sua assenza sarà sentita da tutti , ma spero che tu possa trovare conforto nei ricordi felici che avete condiviso insieme.
Paolo e Angela Spartano
Marco Pasquariello says
February 2, 2026 at 9:53 amMy condolences to The Salvatore Family for your loss. Dominick was an incredible man who left a great impression with anyone who had the honour of meeting and knowing him. His many great memories will be fondly remembered and help the family ease the sorrow of his loss. May Dominick rest in eternal peace and his memory stay alive forever.
Fernando Marchitelli says
February 2, 2026 at 11:10 amFernando & Karen Marchitelli
It is with great sadness that I learnt of Dominic’s passing. Such a very dear life long friend. I ‘am so grateful for all those early years of shared memories in Villa. Little did I know when you went to the USA. I too would follow several years later. I’m forever grateful you introduced me to City College New York. Over the years our paths occasionally crossed in New York, Asia, and Italy. You will be sadly missed. Praying for the comfort and compassion of the Lord for Lucia, Madeleine, and family at this time of profound loss.
Christopher Warburton says
February 2, 2026 at 6:24 pmAn exemplary Distinguished Professor of International Economics and Finance. An educator and prolific writer of international acclaim, who inspired his students to be thoughtful and intellectually productive.
I was blessed to be educated by a maestro with virtually unrivaled empathy and sensitivity to the academic wellbeing of all his students. I could only process the passing of an extraordinary scholar with very deep emotions, especially because of the manner in which he created knowledge and touched the academic and social lives of his students.
My deepest condolences to the Salvatore family during this very solemn moment and quiet celebration of a purposeful life. May his memory be a blessing, and may his soul rest in perfect peace.
Nicolino Colecchia says
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 amCaro Dominick,
celebrarti come uomo di scienza e docente eccellente è cosa che molti hanno fatto meglio di quanto sappia fare io.
A me consenti di dire che, come amico dalla più tenera età, ho vissuto e apprezzato i riflessi ed i risvolti della tua grandezza professionale nell’uomo “Domenico”. L’elenco di tali riflessi sarebbe lunghissimo. Ne esalto qualcuno: amore sconfinato per la famiglia, attaccamento alla propria origine abruzzese e a quella vita ancora (un po’) schiettamente rurale che lasciasti in Italia. E che dire del tuo amore per le tradizioni di quel mondo e dell’ansia di tuffarti tra gli amici “di sempre” tutte le volte che i turbinosi impegni internazionali te lo consentivano?
Tutto questo e molto altro ci mancherà, ma soprattutto voglio sottolineare che pur praticando una scienza normalmente definita triste,
sei stato tutt’altro che tale.
Le mie condoglianze quindi non le devo esprimere solo a Lucia, Madeleine, Isabella e gli altri familiari, ma a tutta la vasta comunità di quelli che hanno avuto lla fortuna di condividere una parte del proprio percorso umano con te. Ciao amico caro
Judy Mills says
February 3, 2026 at 8:50 amRest in peace, treasured colleague, good friend and steadfast source of positive energy. you did make the place better and enriched everyone you touched..
Judy Mills says
February 3, 2026 at 9:35 amRest in peace treasured colleague, good friend and ever present source of positive energy. Indeed, you “made the place better”:and enriched everone you touched.
Alberto e Federica says
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 amDire addio a Dominick non significa solo salutare un luminare che ha illuminato le menti di intere generazioni con la sua sapienza, ma perdere un pilastro della nostra famiglia e della nostra vita.
In lui, l’immensa statura intellettuale non ha mai messo in ombra l’uomo: la sua generosità, il calore dei suoi consigli e quel legame profondo che ci univa oltre ogni confine professionale. Dominick è stato per noi un esempio raro di come la grandezza risieda nella semplicità del cuore e nella dedizione verso gli altri.
Il vuoto che lascia è incolmabile, ma il suo insegnamento (di vita e di studio) resterà scolpito nei nostri ricordi come una guida sicura. Lo porteremo sempre con noi, fieri di aver camminato parte della nostra strada al suo fianco.
Con infinito amore e immensa stima,
Alberto e Federica
Associazione Amici di Villa Santa Maria e della valle del Sangro says
February 3, 2026 at 10:52 amLa nostra comunità villese perde uno dei suoi figli più illustri. Come presidente dell’Associazione Amici di Villa desidero porgere le più sentite condoglianze in questo momento di dolore per la perdita del caro Dominick esempio di saggezza e di umiltà. Un forte abbraccio. Costanzo
Peppino Di Lello says
February 3, 2026 at 10:56 amCarissime Lucia e Madeleine la scomparsa di Domenico mi ha rattristato profondamente. Amico da una vita e sempre affezionato anche se questi ultimi tempi non ci eravamo sentiti. Con lui se ne va un pezzo della vita di noi amici di Villa e tanti ricordi legati alla nostra giovinezza. Vi sono vicino e vi abbraccio affettuosamente Peppino
Stefania Di Nozzi says
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 amIt was such an honor to spend an evening with you in aunt Isa’s home in Villa mamy years ago. I’ll remember that moments lifetime. Thank you for your studies, they will remain in people’ mind Forever. Condolences tò the relatives.
Donato says
February 3, 2026 at 12:35 pmYou left leaving many with heavy hearts, how many you have moved with your company. Your mark made the world a little brighter and better place, our lord had his time for you, but your sprit will live on in all you have moved and keep the world that much brighter. Riposa in pace con il nostro Signo Zio Domenico sarai sempre Capellone a me..
Giada e Famiglia says
February 3, 2026 at 8:10 pmSono onorata di averti conosciuto Dominick e di aver fatto parte della tua splendida famiglia!! Eri una persona meravigliosa e piena di vita.
Grazie per tutto!!!
Un forte abbraccio a tutta la famiglia
Love you
Elvira e Giovanni Spartano says
February 4, 2026 at 2:36 amDominick non era soltanto un grande uomo, un luminare, ma una presenza generosa, capace di entrare nel cuore delle persone con semplicità e profonda umanità.
Arrivederci, Professore.
Conoscerla è stato per noi un vero privilegio.
I momenti trascorsi insieme resteranno per sempre nei nostri ricordi, come un legame sincero che il tempo non potrà cancellare.
Vi siamo vicini con tutto il nostro affetto, cara Lucia.
Un forte abbraccio,
Elvira e Giovanni Spartano
Giuseppe Di Lello says
February 4, 2026 at 10:32 amCarissime Licia e Madeleine che dirvi ? Domenico è stato un amico per la vita e il suo ricordo lo porterò sempre con affetto e la gratitudine per averlo conosciuto. Vi abbraccio Peppino
Reza and Lynn and James. says
February 4, 2026 at 8:53 pmOur deepest,condolences to Mrs. Salvatore, Madlin and family on thr passing of Dr. Salvatore. He was a mentor to me at Fordham, and had faith in me which changed thr direction of my life. I , and my family, extermally grateful. You are in our thoughts at this sad time. Thank you Dr. Salvatore.
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