Faro Salvatore Badalamenti

Faro Salvatore Badalamenti passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at the age of 77. Beloved husband of Barbara Badalamenti. Dearest father of Carlo (Becky) Badalamenti, Adam (Julie) Badalamenti, Tabitha Stadwick, and Keith (Melissa) Badalamenti. Cherished grandfather of Jonathan (Austin), Beau, Dakota, Emma, Lucy, and Sofia. Proud great-grandfather of Emery and Easton. Loving brother of Joseph (Ida) Badalamenti and brother-in-law of Girolama. Faro is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and his beloved dog, Bella. Faro is preceded in death by his parents, Salvatore and Giusppina, and his siblings Carlo (Rosetta), Tony, and his former wife, Susan. Faro was born in Cinisi, Palermo, on the Island of Sicily. At the age of 16, his parents brought him here to Michigan. Before coming to America, he began working in a barber shop at the age of 13. After he immigrated U.S., he continued his education and received a degree as a barber. In 1983, he opened his barber shop “Faro’s”. He continued to work as a barber for over 40 years. He treasured the relationships of each client and made lifelong memories with each of them. In 1971, he married Susan Slamka, and they had 2 boys. Carlo and Adam. In 1984 (after some life changes), he remarried to Barbara Morris. Adding 2 more children Tabitha and Keith. Faro loved being a father more than anything in life. His children were his life. As much as he loved being a father, his love only grew when he became a Nonno (grandfather). Faro was all about family. Nothing made him happier than having a full house with family around a table full of food and kids running around playing. The smile on his face was huge at those times. Faro’s passion was flying. He earned his private pilot’s license and loved being up in the sky. Faro and his best friend of over 40 years Joe Doulette, met at pilot school and became lifelong friends. Faro was such a great cook. He enjoyed creating dishes and was so proud of what he called his “Food Presentations.” People loved coming over just to eat his food. Faro was many things to many people, but most of all, he was loved by all. Visitation Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 3-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 36900 Schoenherr @ Metro Parkway (16 Mile Rd). Instate Monday, June 1st, 2026 at 9am until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30am at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312. Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com

Faro Salvatore Badalamenti

July 5, 1948 - May 28, 2026