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Steven Salerno Obituary

Salerno, Sr. Steven Salerno, Sr., passed away suddenly May 15, 2015 at the age of 57. He will always be remembered as a Great Dad, Fantastic Papa to his 4 grandchildren and a Loving husband (yes, he had a soft side) to his high school sweetheart Debbie. Sports fanatic for all of his Chicago teams, Cubs/Bulls/Blackhawks/and Da Bears. Steve and his twin brother were born in Chicago, IL. Steven was the "surprise" baby. He grew up in Chicago and met Debbie in Streamwood, IL. They later moved to Westerville, OH in 1990 where he was employed by Geotex Construction for over 15 years and spent the last 4 years at Savko Construction. Debbie recently retired from Chase Bank after 35 years. Steven is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Debbie; his sons, Steven (Jennifer) Salerno, Jr. and Joseph (Charissa) Salerno; four grandchildren, Brayden, Noah, Jordan and Steven; brothers, David (Pam) of AZ, twin brother, Michael, Tony (Lorraine) and Ken (Cherie), all of IL, Frank (Brenda) of SC; sister, Nancy of IL; many great friends and co-workers. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Marie, and brothers John and Chuck. Friends may call at the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Tuesday 6-8 p.m., Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 313 N. State Street, Westerville, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Fr. David E. Gwinner, celebrant. Please bring a note for the family with your memories of Steven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family or charity of your choice in Steven's name. "I love you more than there are sands on the beach and stars in the sky".

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 16 to May 18, 2015.

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Charlotte Bailey

May 10, 2016

Rest in Peace.

Pete Paganelis

June 14, 2015

Debbie so sorry for your loss. He was a great guy. My sympathy to you and your family

Rob Kristie

June 1, 2015

Debbie prayers and thoughts of you and Steve will always be with me.I will never forget the times Steve and I had as teens.

Nancy Stoneman

May 26, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May 22, 2015

Debbie - We are so very sorry to hear about Steve. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathies, Chris & Sharon Vitale

Tammy Patton

May 19, 2015

Debbie, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tammy Patton & Family

May 19, 2015

Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Our deepest condolences.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Salerno family. Josie and John Bain

Steve Volz

May 19, 2015

You were the best friend I ever had. I wish I would have told you this sooner. God Bless your beautiful family.

Bob Holton

May 19, 2015

You were a good friend and coworker I'll always remember you. Sending my prayers to your family during this tough time.

Billy Piper

May 19, 2015

Joe so sorry for you and your families loss.

Geno Frissora

May 19, 2015

Joe you have our condolences ,

Gary Jarvis

May 19, 2015

My deepest condolences. Steve was a good friend, golfing and bowling buddy. We golfed together every Sunday morning and he will be greatly missed.

Pam Sagui

May 19, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Becky Rogers

May 19, 2015

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. May God Bless you and give you peace.

Paul & Becky Rogers

The Guillaume Family

May 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Salerno family during this difficult time.

May 19, 2015

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers.

Tina (Runyon) McDonald & Family

John Longo

May 19, 2015

I always knew him to be a proud supporter of his son Steve. The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Sue Carney

May 18, 2015

Debbie, again I am so sorry. Prayers to all of you.

Susan Johnson

May 18, 2015

Debbie,
My heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family. There are no words......please take care.

Tom and Chris Levi

May 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Tom and I will keep you and your family in our prayers!

ROB KENNEDY

May 18, 2015

Steve was a great friend of mine for many years and always will be in my heart. He was a great man, and everyone should live in the legacy of Steve. Rest in peace my friend.

Dave Martin

May 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy to be around. We are thinking of all of you and keeping you in our prayers.

Heather kierner

May 18, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Praying for peace comfort and healing for all of your family.

Dale Dougherty

May 18, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss, Steve was a close friend and golfing buddy.We only got together every few months in the last few years. Seems like we would pick up right where we left off. I will miss him!
God Bless !

Jesse and Jeanette Vargas

May 18, 2015

Rest in peace Steven. We loved you very much. We will pray for your family, hopefully to help them in this very difficult time. Keep watch over them from Heaven. We know you will always be with them.

Carrie grantham

May 17, 2015

He will be missed. What a great man. I love you Uncle Steven. Xoxo

Franki Salerno

May 17, 2015

I wish we would have got to spend more time with my uncle Steven. Distance is hard. I could hear the pain in my dads voice when he told us about the passing. I'm sending hugs to everyone. Keep your heads up!

May 17, 2015

SORRY for your loss,keeping your family in my prayers

Teri Opena

May 16, 2015

Rest in Peace Uncle Steven. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Salerno Family.

Charlotte Bailey

May 16, 2015

Rest in Peace Steve. You will be greatly missed. Unfortunately I had not been able to visit and see Steve since I was a teenager in Streamwood. I will miss him and I pray for his family and friends. God Speed.

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