Richard Salvato, 83, of Madisonville, KY passed away at 5:16 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2014 at Baptist Health Madisonville.

He was born on July 6, 1931 in Warren, OH to the late Michalena and Patsy Salvato. He was a United States Navy Korean War Veteran and was formerly owner and operator of Salvato Tile and Flooring. Richard was a member of the American Legion and the Madisonville Lions Club. He was of the Catholic faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother and three sisters.

He is survived by his daughter, Sandi (Bob) Werner of Madisonville; his son, Rick (Kaye) Salvato of Huntington Beach, CA; two sisters; his granddaughter, Lauren (Steven) Lee of Owensboro, KY; his grandson, Vincent Salvato of Huntington Beach, CA; his great-granddaughter, Olivia Lee of Owensboro, Ky; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Warren, OH. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville is in charge of the arrangements.