Anthony Salimbene

Anthony Salimbene is a third generation resident of the Throggs Neck section of the Bronx. He attended St. Frances de Chantal Elementary School and St. Raymond High School, before nobly enlisting to help his fellow Americans and serve his country in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Mr. Salimbene completed 20 years of service with the U.S. Coast Guard, with 10 years in Search and Rescue, Law Enforcement, and Pollution Response and Prevention, and 10 years as a Criminal Investigator for the elite CGIS Special Agent Program. He retired as Resident Agent in Charge, having earned 2 USCG Achievement Medals, one for planning OP Sail ’86 Salute to Liberty and one for participating in several high profile federal investigations.

Never wanting to forget his roots, Mr. Salimbene has remained active helping his fellow veterans. He served as Past Commander and Past Adjutant of the American Legion, Post 253, and Past Commander and Advisor for the Post’s Sons of the American Legion Squadron in memory of his father. He is active in Bronx County Legion duties as a County Vice Commander and 2016-17 County Commander. He is a member of AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, the Retired Enlisted Association and the New York State and National American Legion Press Association.

Apart from his volunteer work, Mr. Salimbene has spent the last 19 years with AHRC NYC in direct care support, as its Day Program Supervisor. This well-known agency provides services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

A former professional musician, Mr. Salimbene’s varied interests include writing newsletters for various organizations he belongs to, computer based hobby groups and helping his neighborhood and veterans in any way that he can.