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Talia Salzano Obituary
AGE: 19 • South Brunswick
Talia Jude Salzano, 19, of South Brunswick, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born in New Brunswick at St. Peter's Hospital and raised in North Brunswick. She moved to South Brunswick at age 4 and attended South Brunswick High School where she majored in architecture. Her true passions were art, music, especially classic rock, and poetry. One of her favorites was as follows: "She walks through the front door like a ghost into a fog where no one notices the contrast of white on white. And in between the moon and you, Angels get a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." Talia will be greatly missed forever, by the ones that truly loved her. Talia is survived by her dad Robert Salzano, her mother JoAnne Hamelin, and her half-sister Alisha Adonizio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am on Saturday, August 22, 2015, St. Cecilia's Church 10 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Burial will be in Venice Memorial Gardens, Venice, FL. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 21, 2015 from 6-9 pm at the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home 616 Ridge Road at New Road, Monmouth Junction.
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Memories and Condolences
for Talia Salzano
Sponsored by Loving dad, Rob Salzano.
Dad
August 15, 2025
I believe death to be a phenomenon of the body and a function of the mind and that of the mind of the one's who suffer the bereavement. The nonbeliever's say it is the end, the believer's the beginning. When in reality the end and the beginning is striving forward to keep memories alive here on earth.
Genevieve Isabella
August 15, 2025
We were hero's in those days for nothing could take us away. We were lovers and that was that. I wish I could freeze time where I know those moments were mine. I can remember that day as we kissed, there was no shame and nothing can beat us, because we were hero's forever and ever.
In Talia's words Ft. Lauderdale Florida 2014
Joseph Scirocco
February 15, 2025
Happy belated birthday my heart. I miss you everyday
Dad
February 14, 2025
High School Graduation 2014.
Steve Rubin
February 14, 2025
Happy birthday Talia! Missing your energetic personality! May you have found the peace you so deserved and rest with the Angels!!! Love ya kid!! Steve!!! Rob, I hope your well! Call me if you are up to It. 561-239-2244
Steve Rubin
August 17, 2024
Hey kiddo! Always in my thoughts! Never forgotten!!!!!
Joseph Scirocco
August 17, 2024
Hey tal , I just wanted to say how much I love and miss you. Sleep well beautiful
August 15, 2024
Gasoline
Not what it looks like.
Clear,dripping like water.
making things go fast.
Don't get too close without
being careful.
Splash onto your skin
causing your flesh to burn
and tingle.
Light a match and the
substance turns into a disaster.
Talia
In her words-2008
DaD
August 15, 2023
Moments in time are what I have left of my daughter. Gathering those moments that she gave me are priceless beyond ordinary. I hold on to those moments, for if I could only have those moments that truly fulfilled my life back. "For the smiles she gave and the tears she cried for all that she has touched is what life will ever be for me."
The Great Gig in the Sky. Talia and me at the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame 2014.
Joseph scirocco
August 14, 2023
Hey tal ,i love and miss you more and more as the days/ months / years go by. Gone but truly never forgotten
Alice White
February 15, 2023
Always in my heart.
Love, Aunt Alice
R. Salzano
February 14, 2023
It is 11:32a.m. February 14th exactly 27 years ago Talia Genevieve Isabelle Jude Salzano was born. 27 balloons were released in remembrance.
Love,Dad
Steve Rubin
February 14, 2023
Happppy birthday kiddo!! I hope you are somewhere out there living in paradise. Gotta believe! Miss you kid!!
Rob, hope you are as well as can be!!
Kristyn
August 15, 2022
Thinking of you today and missing you
Steve Rubin
August 15, 2022
Hey kid!! Just in my thoughts, hoping you found peace! Rob, you´re in my thoughts
R.Salzano
August 15, 2022
She lead her life at times at the worst so painful limited and ridiculed that the urge to escape the longing to transcend themselves if only for a few moments is and has always been one of the appetites of her soul. Those who have been comfortably numb will know.
Your like a setting sun in my eyes.
Love, your father.
Joseph scirocco
August 14, 2022
Just wanted to tell you how much I miss you . I love you tal
Kristyn Marbut
May 3, 2022
I did a PowerPoint project for my class today in a memoir of you. I've never forgotten about you and miss you so much. Thank you for being an angel that watches over me and thanks for always being a good friend. I'll keep, keeping an eye on your dad for you <3
Steve Rubin
February 14, 2022
Hey kiddo, in my heart I have to believe you are in a better place! Causing some kind of ruckus on your birthday!! Miss you kid, always in my heart. Rob, think of you often!! I hope you´re doing as best as can be!
Steve Rubin
August 15, 2021
Just thinking about you kid!! Always hoping you found the peace you so deserved!!
R.Salzano
August 15, 2021
Fluttering hopes and doubts, hopes of a love as yet unknown to her doubts of her remaining upon earth to enjoy that new delight divided her among the echoes.
Then there would arise the sound of footsteps at her own early grave.
As a father who would be left so desolate and who would mourn for her so much, swelled to my eyes and broke like waves to what remaining time on earth she had left.
" Missing my daughter Talia so very much."
Love, Dad
Joseph Scirocco
February 16, 2021
I lit a candle and released some balloons for you on your birthday tal. Not a day goes by i don't think about you. Its been rough recently. I lost another person i was very close with and i cant help but wish you were here to help me through it. I miss you. Sleep easy darling.
Aunt Alice
February 15, 2021
Remembering my niece on her birthday, as I do whenever I turn on the ceiling fan in my back room and the little gizmo that hangs from the chain that she made spins around.
Steve Rubin
February 15, 2021
Happy birthday kid!!! Always a special Valentine!! Never forgotten
February 14, 2021
I believe that imagination is stronger than knowledge, that myth is more potent than history, that dreams are more powerful than facts, that hope always triumphs over experience. And I believe that love is stronger than death. For Talia's 25th Birthday.
Love, Dad
Alice White
August 16, 2020
Thinking of you my sweet niece and the adventures we shared, the memories that will always be mine. Love, Aunt Alice ( STILL “the world’s greatest aunt” as per my coffee cup).
Liz Jasabe
August 15, 2020
Five years and it still doesnt feel real or get any easier. Praying you’re okay whereever you are tal and that your at peace. We miss and love you down here. Watch over us and your family, love you.
August 15, 2020
When someone you love dies, and you're not expecting it, you don't lose her all at once; you lose her in pieces over a long time. Her scent fades from the pillows and even from the clothes in her closet and drawers. Gradually you gather the parts of her that are gone. Just when the day comes when there's a particular missing part that overwhelms you with the feeling that she's gone forever.
A day doesn't go by that Talia is never on my mind.
Love, Dad
Layla Elmenayer
August 15, 2020
God rest your soul Talia
Steve Rubin
August 15, 2020
Rest easy kiddo
Steve Rubin
February 15, 2020
Happy birthday always remembered, forever missed!!!!
February 14, 2020
The tree of life is growing
where her spirit never dies
and the bright light of salvation
shines in dark and empty skies.
On her birthday, 2/14/20.
Love, Dad
Alice White
August 15, 2019
I will always cherish the treasury of memories that only Talia could have provided me, such as watching her ice skate at Rockefeller Center, or receiving her baby doll from the FAO Schwarz baby nursery in New York City, and how when ordering a Dunkin Donuts Coolatta will always remind me it was she who introduced me to that wonderful concoction.
August 15, 2019
It was one of those perfect idyllic summer nights. We were riding home in our 95 bronco. Windows completely rolled down,the summer air rushing in,not a cloud in the sky,stars everywhere.It was are last one on one conversation my daughter and I had.She said to me."Dad, I wanna go to a music festival." "Let's go to one."she said.The following day she passed away on August 15th. It also was the anniversary of the first day of Woodstock Music Festival. One of her songs she listen to was I'd love to change the world by Ten Years After.There's always been an uneasiness on this date for me,especially since it's Woodstocks 50th anniversary. The relevance of this is that she must have seen one awesome show up there in Heaven.
Forever, Dad
Rob Salzano
August 14, 2019
There were very few classes in high school let alone teachers that Talia was fond of. One exception was her photography class.This ones for you
Mr. Zinsmeister.
Thank you so much
Jim Zinsmeister
April 16, 2019
I will always miss Talia and our conversations about art and photography. Blessings on all.
Kristen&Talia summer 2014
April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019
I'm sorry I failed you. I will forever live with that. You were a gentle soul and I only hope you are in Heaven and found the peace you so deserved.
Steve Rubin
March 17, 2019
Steve Rubin
March 16, 2019
I'm sorry
Steve Rubin
March 16, 2019
She was one of a kind! I'm sorry Rob
Art all night with my bestfriend
Joseph Scirocco
March 16, 2019
I never stop thinking about you tal , you , your father and the good times we had together. But your passing made me realise alot. I just wish you were given more time. You didnt deserve this. I love you tal.
Robert Salzano
March 15, 2019
She is the golden thread
that united those past
beyond their misery and
to the present beyond their
misery and the sound of
her voice, the light of her
face,the touch of her hand
had a strong influence on
them who knew her well.
I have lost a daughter,
a friend, a hero.
Love forever, Dad
Alice SalzanoWhite
August 15, 2017
Remembering my beautiful niece on the anniversary of her passing. My memories of her are like little Treasures that become even more valuable as I grow older.
Dad Salzano
August 12, 2017
August 12, 2017
December 26, 2015
K. G.
December 21, 2015
So sorry to hear about young Talia. She looked like a beautiful young lady. May she rest in peace.
Dad and Tally summer 2014
October 24, 2015
Dad
October 23, 2015
If theres anything in this world that would brake a mans heart and soul is to bury his daughter at the age of 19. To discripe my Tally in a few words as a father to a daughter, I would have to say that She's my Sunshine with a little hurricane in her.
Greaty missed,deeply missed is much understated. Life will not be the same. there is no living through this, you live with it.
October 10, 2015
Robert & JoAnne our deepest sympathies on the passing of Talia. We were just told about it. Hugs.
Karen Formato Rozborski & family
Roberto Valdes
September 18, 2015
I wish to give my deepest condolences to my friend Rob Salzano. I know he truly loves his daughter Talia with all of his heart and always speaks highly of her. Heaven gained an angel and I know she's looking down on her dad. God Bless always
Michael & Sheriann DePinho
August 24, 2015
We just found out the news of Talia's passing and we are so shocked and sorry for your loss! We have been friends with Rob for over 35 years and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family! You know we are here for you, and if you need anything we are here! When you can get in touch with us, please do! Once again we are so sorry for your loss, she is a wonderful girl and will never be forgotten! Remember she is with god now, he will protect her and keep her safe!
Steve Rubin
August 23, 2015
I'm sorry kiddo! I'm so sorry!
david lauritsen
August 21, 2015
I really didn't know my second cousin, but of what I have read and heard about you. You were a beautiful woman. I wish that I could of know you better. As cousin.. My heart goes out to you cousin Joanna,Alisha and Robert
Victoria Rooms
August 21, 2015
rest in paradise to a beautiful young woman who was taken way too soon.You were one of the kindest, caring person I know. I will always remember you & miss you with all my heart. Rest easy Talia; until we meet again <3.
August 21, 2015
Rest is Jesus arms my sweet angle remembering you always cousin Mary Helen Gordon Young
Chelsea Spahr
August 21, 2015
I remember when I met you my freshman year and every time I had photo screen printing I'd leave to go to the bathroom and meet up to talk to you. I remember you couldn't wait to come to the high school. The few times we hung out we always had something to talk about and couldn't stop laughing. Even as we drifted apart, we still exchanged hellos and always asked how the other was doing. I wish I had the pleasure to know you better and have more laughs, you were so full of life. May you rest in the most peaceful and beautiful paradise.
Cynthia Elahi
August 21, 2015
You were truly amazing an talented. God has opened his gates to a beautiful angel you will be so missed. Just keep watching over us. We love an miss you so much. Rest in Paradise
joseph scirocco
August 21, 2015
She was a unique kind hearted soul. Her laugh was angelic and her smile was devine . her eyes beautiful round and wide. Her departing is devastating, but as she leaves she has that smile walking towards jesus as he's there at the gates of heaven waiting. They grab hands and start to walk in tbe light, there goes that beautiful best friend of mine.. I love you talia
Sandy Balestrieri
August 20, 2015
Rest easy Angel ♡
Jim Hamelin
August 20, 2015
When I was in the 3rd grade I met my best friend Rob. We did everything together. And when he became my brother-in-law I was especially honored. Then Talia came along and I was amazed. She was so beautiful even as child, and we joked and said now here's a Salzano-Hamelin baby! Me and Rob could have never imagined such a thing in the 3rd grade and on some level this made her a little more special to me as a niece. I watched her grow from a shy little girl to a lovely, confident young lady. And the limitations of the miles didn't let me get to know her like I would have liked to, but I always thought there'd be time. I hope and pray that even though we may not have spent a lot of time together that somehow Talia knew how much she was loved by her uncle Jim, Aunt Grace and Jasper, Jesse, Jade and Wells. Our hearts and prays are with you Salzano and Hamelin families.
Jim Zinsmeister
August 20, 2015
So sorry for everyone who feels a sense of loss at Talia's passing. I will miss Talia and, among other things, her excellent b&w photography. A very sad day for many.
Alice White
August 20, 2015
Talia's short journey in life was like a super nova that shone brightly, intensely, but much too quick for those who loved her. I will miss my beautiful niece but I know she will remain in our hearts forever.
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