Dr. Salvatore J. Squatrito, Jr. of Glastonbury died peacefully in his sleep at home early Monday morning July 14, 2008 following a lengthy illness. He was born February 24, 1937 in Hartford, CT and married 48 years to Mary (Duddles) Squatrito. He was pre-deceased by his parents Salvatore J. Squatrito, Sr. and Mary (Marcantonio) Squatrito and his brother Marcantonio Squatrito of Manchester. Besides his wife he also leaves their only child Dr. Ernest L. Squatrito and his fiancee Melissa L. Altmann of Glastonbury, who together have six children: Emily R. Squatrito, Maria R. Squatrito, Christopher J. DiNeno, Alexandra L. DiNeno, Lucas R. Altmann and Amanda M. Altmann. His brother and sister in law; Judge Dominic J. Squatrito and Carla Squatrito of Manchester. A brother in law Ray Fredrick Duddles of Culver City California, A sister in law Donna (Duddles) Delf of Barto, Florida, several nieces, nephews and many cousins. Dr. Squatrito had a periodontal practice in Manchester for nearly 40 years, and was active in many dental societies. He was a graduate of Manchester High School, Wesleyan University in Middletown,Connecticut, Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Dental Medicine, Periodontal residency in New york City. He was an active member in the American Dental Association, The American Academy of Periodontology, and the Pierre Fauchaud Academy. He was a member and former president of the Connecticut State Dental Association, The Connecticut Society of Periodontists, and the Manchester Dental Society. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th at 10 am at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday evening from 4-8 pm. In Lieu of flowers, Donations may be made to the Glastonbury Volunteer Ambulance 212 Main St Glastonbury, The Glastonbury Visiting Nurses Association 969 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury, CT 06033. For online condolences please visit www.tierneyfuneralhome.com.