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Salvatore A. Trancucci III is the author of Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations and Building Kitchen Skills. Born and raised on Staten Island, New York, he spent twenty-one years with the NYC Department of Sanitation while coaching baseball before turning to writing. His work is rooted in family, faith, and legacy.
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Salvatore A. Trancucci III was born and raised on Staten Island, New York, surrounded by family stories, neighborhood traditions, and a deep appreciation for the values that shaped the generations before him. Before becoming an author, he spent twenty-one years with the New York City Department of Sanitation while coaching baseball at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels—experiences that reinforced his belief that character, perseverance, and relationships often leave a greater legacy than public recognition.
He is the author of Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations, inspired by the true story of his grandparents’ sixty-two-year marriage, and Building Kitchen Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes. More than anything, he hopes his books encourage readers to preserve old photographs, ask questions, and discover that the most meaningful stories are often waiting quietly within their own families.
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Salvatore A. Trancucci III was born and raised on Staten Island, New York, surrounded by family stories, neighborhood traditions, and a deep appreciation for the values that shaped the generations before him. Those experiences continue to influence everything he writes.
Before becoming an author, he spent twenty-one years with the New York City Department of Sanitation while coaching baseball at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. Both experiences reinforced his belief that character, perseverance, and relationships often leave a greater legacy than public recognition.
What began as a desire to preserve his grandparents’ remarkable sixty-two-year love story became Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations—the first in a planned series of novels inspired by true family history. Set in post–World War II America, the novel follows a Staten Island ballplayer and an Iowa nursing student whose chance meeting becomes a lifetime together, exploring how ordinary choices become the inheritance of future generations.
He is also the author of Building Kitchen Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes, a guide born from the same belief that shapes his fiction: that the smallest traditions—a recipe, a photograph, a story told at the kitchen table—are often the ones most worth keeping.
More than anything, Trancucci hopes his books encourage readers to preserve old photographs, ask questions, record family memories, and discover that the most meaningful stories are often waiting quietly within their own families. When he signs a copy of Sonny & Teresa, he almost always writes the same words: Welcome to the family. Not because the reader is related to him, but because somewhere in Sonny and Teresa’s story, he hopes they find a little of their own.
Salvatore lives with his wife, Kelly, his partner of thirty years, and remains close to their two sons, Salvatore IV and Michael, both recently married and building lives of their own.
Press Releases
An official announcement introducing Sonny and Teresa – A Love Story Across Generations, a heartfelt true story preserving a 62-year legacy of love, resilience, and family.
Sonny & Teresa
Sonny and Teresa Brings a Timeless Love Story of Faith, Family, and Sacrifice to Life
Salvatore A. Trancucci III shares a sweeping historical romance based on a true story, capturing love, heritage, and resilience across generations.
New York, NY, March 20, 2026 — Salvatore A. Trancucci III presents a heartfelt and expansive historical romance in Sonny and Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations, a novel inspired by true family history. Set in post–World War II America, the book explores how love can take root in uncertain times and grow into a lasting legacy shaped by faith, sacrifice, and devotion.
The story begins in the summer of 1948, when Sonny Grasso, an Italian American ballplayer returning from Japan, meets Teresa Rigor, an Irish Catholic nursing student, at a minor league baseball game. Both carry personal burdens shaped by loss and expectation, and neither is actively seeking love. Yet their connection forms quickly, setting the stage for a relationship that will be tested by distance, ambition, and deeply rooted family traditions.
In Sonny and Teresa, Trancucci brings to life the tension between dreams and responsibility. Sonny aspires to reach the major leagues, while Teresa is committed to a path of stability and service. As their relationship deepens, they must navigate difficult choices between career, commitment, independence, and unity. Their romance unfolds through letters, phone calls, and moments of quiet connection, reflecting the realities of a time when love often required patience and perseverance.
The novel also explores the cultural dynamics between Italian American and Irish Catholic families, highlighting themes of identity, loyalty, and generational values. Through these layers, Trancucci paints a vivid portrait of a nation rebuilding after war, while individuals strive to build lives rooted in purpose and meaning.
Inspired by real-life experiences, Trancucci wrote this story to honor the enduring strength of family and the quiet heroism found in everyday choices. His narrative emphasizes that lasting love is not defined by grand gestures but by consistency, sacrifice, and the willingness to return to one another through life’s challenges.
Sonny and Teresa is ideal for readers who enjoy historical romance, family sagas, and stories grounded in faith and tradition. It offers a rich and emotionally resonant experience that spans generations while remaining deeply personal.
About Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Salvatore A. Trancucci III was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. Before becoming an author, he spent twenty-one years with the New York City Department of Sanitation while coaching baseball at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He is the author of Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations, the first installment in his Generations series inspired by true family history, and Building Kitchen Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes. His work is rooted in family, faith, and the belief that the most meaningful legacies are often found in ordinary lives.
The book is now available — secure your copy here.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or speaking engagements, please contact:
Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Email: info@saltrancucci.com
An official announcement for Building Kitchen Skills – Teaching Your Child to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes, a guide designed to bring parents and children together through meaningful time in the kitchen.
Building Kitchen Skills
“Building Kitchen Skills” Turns Family Cooking Into Fun, Confidence, and Delicious Connection in Salvatore A. Trancucci III’s New Guide
A warm, hands-on cookbook that empowers children to cook with confidence while helping families bond, create memories, and enjoy fresh, homemade meals together.
New York, NY — November 26, 2025 — In Building Kitchen Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes, author Salvatore A. Trancucci III invites families to rediscover the joy of cooking together. Packed with interactive recipes, kid-friendly techniques, and step-by-step guidance, this charming guide transforms the kitchen into a place of learning, laughter, and culinary creativity. Designed to help children develop lifelong skills while strengthening family bonds, the book offers an accessible and joyful approach to shared cooking experiences.
Inside, readers will find recipes crafted specifically to build confidence—from simple starters to meals children can proudly prepare from scratch. With clear instructions and thoughtful tips, Trancucci ensures that even novice cooks can dive into the fun without hesitation. The book emphasizes hands-on learning, empowering children to explore flavors, try new techniques, and embrace the excitement of creating something delicious with their own two hands. Each recipe becomes an opportunity to spark curiosity, encourage independence, and cultivate a love for wholesome homemade food. Families will find that the more they cook together, the more meaningful their time in the kitchen becomes, turning everyday meals into lasting memories.
The inspiration for the book stems from Trancucci’s passion for bringing families together through shared experiences in the kitchen. He sought to create a resource that highlights how cooking can become a meaningful bonding activity—one that enriches communication, builds teamwork, and teaches practical life skills. By blending education with enjoyment, the book encourages households to replace rushed meals and takeout with creativity, collaboration, and heartwarming memories.
Ideal for parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers, Building Kitchen Skills serves as a delightful tool for turning everyday moments into culinary adventures. Whether families are looking for weekend activities, ways to teach kids responsibility, or simply a fun escape from screens, this book offers recipes and lessons that appeal to all ages. Its inviting tone and accessible format make it a must-have addition to any home kitchen.
About Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Salvatore A. Trancucci III was born and raised on Staten Island, New York. Before becoming an author, he spent twenty-one years with the New York City Department of Sanitation while coaching baseball at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. He is the author of Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations, the first installment in his Generations series inspired by true family history, and Building Kitchen Skills: Teaching Your Child How to Cook with Fun and Delicious Recipes. His work is rooted in family, faith, and the belief that the most meaningful legacies are often found in ordinary lives.
The book is now available — secure your copy here.
For media inquiries, interview requests, or speaking engagements, please contact:
Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Email: info@saltrancucci.com
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Podcast One-Sheet
Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Author • Speaker • Family Historian
About the Book
Sonny & Teresa: A Love Story Across Generations — inspired by the true story of his grandparents’ sixty-two-year marriage, this historical novel follows a Staten Island ballplayer and an Iowa nursing student through post-war America, exploring memory, caregiving, faith, and what it means to preserve a family’s history before it’s lost.
Why This Conversation Matters
- The power of preserving family stories before they’re lost
- Turning true family history into historical fiction
- Love, caregiving, and memory across generations
- The enduring influence of community mentors
- Baseball as a window into American life
Suggested Interview Questions
- What made you realize your grandparents’ story needed to be written down?
- How did you turn family memory and research into a novel, rather than a memoir?
- What did you learn about your grandparents that you never knew while they were alive?
- What role did faith and community play in shaping this story?
- What do you hope readers do after they finish the book?
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Contact
Salvatore A. Trancucci III
Email: info@saltrancucci.com
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