Salvatore "Slim" Falcone

LeRoy ~ Salvatore "Slim" Falcone, age 87, of Bank Street, died Monday afternoon (Oct. 17, 2011) at the Genesee County Nursing Home in Batavia. Mr. Falcone was born July 6, 1924 in LeRoy, a son of the late Vincent and Josephine Teresi Falcone. He was a life-long LeRoyan, who believed in supporting his community and his country. He served with the U.S. Army after graduating from high school and returned to his home town, where he operated his own jewelry store for a brief time before becoming a supervisor at the LeRoy Canning Factory. Mr. Falcone then moved onto a career in law enforcement with the LeRoy Police Dept. He served the people of LeRoy for 20 years prior to his retirement, having obtained the rank of Chief of Police. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church and the Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered as a very tough, but loving and caring man, who would always put the needs of his family and friends before his own. Slim is survived by his loving wife, Joanne, his son, Vern (Debbie) Falcone of LeRoy, his granddaughters, Jenna Falcone and Kristin Falcone of LeRoy, his brother, Duffy (Thelma) Falcone of LeRoy, dear friends, Dr. and Mrs. Nayan Das along with many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by three brothers; Ralph, Joseph and Philip, and three sisters; Carrie Sandroni, Christina Zalacca and Josephine Falcone. Slim's family would like to extend their appreciation to the 3rd floor staff at the Genesee County Nursing Home for their compassion and care of "Sal". Family and friends may call on Thursday from 2 ~ 4 and 6 ~ 8 at the Cameron, Brady and Steuber Funeral Home, 111 Wolcott St. (Route 19 south), with his Rite of Christian Burial celebrated on Friday at 11 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Parish (St. Joseph's Oratory site). Interment with Military Honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank Street, Batavia, NY 14020.