Dominic "Mr. Nick" Saltaformaggio

Dominic “Mr. Nick” Saltaformaggio passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on February 20, 1938, to the late Joseph and Josie Arcuri Saltaformaggio. He is preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Mary Geraci, Vincent Saltaformaggio, and Joseph Saltaformaggio, Jr.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 ½ years, Elva “Susie” Saltaformaggio, and his four sons: Dominic, Jr. (Sharon), Louis, Joseph, and Tony (Sandy) Saltaformaggio and his sister Patricia Groetsch. He was a proud grandfather to Robert (Marcy), Katie (Evan), Tony, Jr. (Erica), Dr. Brendan (Meghan), Christian, Joey, Jr., Julian (Gimena), Gino, Trinity, Nico, Maggie, Luca, and Bella, as well as step-grandchildren Lanny, Kacie, and Dreux LaFrance. His legacy continues through his 13 great-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren He is also survived by his cherished friends Elise Saltaformaggio, Cynthia Martin, Kathy Ebhardt, Lori Saltaformaggio, and brother-in-law Allen Richard, and Richard and Charlotte Loehn of Johns Creek, Georgia, along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

A proud 1956 graduate of Holy Cross High School, Dominic went on to own and operate S&A Food Store in Bucktown. He was a devoted LSU fan and a man of deep Catholic faith. Above all, he took the greatest pride in his family and will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 155 Holy Family Ln., Luling, at 12 PM, with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to Holy Family Catholic Church in Luling, LA