Anthony R. Sallese Jr., 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 12, 2021, in Joliet. Born June 13, 1930, in Joliet, he was the son of the late Anthony R. Sr. and Lena (nee Darin) Sallese. A 1948 JTHS graduate, Tony served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953 serving with the Signal Corps in Korea. He was employed for 33 years as a research technician in the biology division at Argonne National Laboratory. He was a lifelong accordionist, co-leader for years of the Bob Anthony Quartet, and former officer of the Joliet Federation of Musicians, Local #37. A veteran's advocate, Tony was past commander of American Legion Harwood Post #5 and a member of Will County Forty & Eight Voiture #796. He was a founder of the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission, serving as Chairman from 2005-2009. He volunteered for many years as a member of the Manhattan Honor Guard Squad at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, beginning with the opening of the cemetery in 1999. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, his wife JoAnn (nee Butcher) Sallese, and former wife, Irene (nee Martin) Sallese; and his sister, Mary (William) Tait. He is survived by his children, Mary (Norm) Kramer, Margaret Corp, and Anthony Sallese; grandchildren, Daniel (Rosibel) Corp, Thomas Corp, and Joan Kramer; and special niece, Donna (Walter) Purdy. Visitation for Tony will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Monday, November 22, 2021, from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:30 pm. Inurnment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Veterans organization of your choice will be appreciated. For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.