Flint, Michigan
SALVATI, David Thomas, Jr. - Of Grand Blanc, age 52, died Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Memorial service will be held 4PM Friday, June 13, 2008, at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Jim Reid officiating. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Visitation 3PM Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home. David was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 22, 1955. He graduated in 1973 from Morley Stanwood High School. David moved to the Flint area in 1974 and became the first paramedic to work for Genesee County. On December 7, 1984, he married Rebecca Stewart of Montrose. David graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1991 and did his internship at Flint Osteopathic Hospital in 1992. He became a radiologist after completing a residency program through Michigan State University in 1996 and an Interventional Radiologist after additional training at William Beaumont Hospital during 1997. During his career, David worked at several local hospitals. Surviving are his wife Rebecca; children, Kyle and Kara; mother, Johanna Salvati-Allen Big Rapids, MI; brothers, Marc and wife Brenda Valley Center, KS, Bryce and wife Elaine, Stanwood, MI, Keith and wife Lisa, Stevensville, MI, Eric and wife Reyne Stanwood, MI, Kirk, Stanwood, MI; sister, Karen and husband Jim Ackroyd, Big Rapids, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the family, friends, doctors and nurses who helped him during his difficult struggle. He was preceded in death by his father, David T. Salvati, Sr. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
I would like to send my condolences to the Salvati family. I worked with Dr. Salvati at the MRI center in Flint. He could light up a room with his smile. There was never a dull moment when he was around. He had a great personality and like to joke around. It was a pleasure to work with him. Dr. Slavati was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Joni Hartsell
June 16, 2008 | Shreveport, LA
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Dr Salvati at Carson City Hospital and I have to say he was my favorite radiologist. He was a very fun loving guy and I was always happy to come in to work when he was here. He will be missed.
Melissa (Payne) Staff
June 15, 2008 | Carson CIty, MI
Dear Becky,
I am so sorry....I know how difficult it is to lose someone you love so very much and I pray you and your family will find comfort in God's love. Life itself is so unpredictable and we never know what we will face from day to day but I know you are blessed with the love of your children and many friends and family....take care of one another and and know there are those of us who are keeping you in our prayers.
Love,
Cheryl Sanborn
Cheryl Sanborn
June 13, 2008 | Swartz Creek, MI
Rebecca, Kyle and Kara, I would like to extend my condolences to your family at this very difficult time in your lives. I worked with Dr. salvati at Hurley Medical Center Special Procedures Dept. Dr. Salvati's overwhelming energy and kindness will surely be missed. I can't tell you how many times he pushed the "that was easy button" when we thought cases would be difficult and he sailed through them with ease. I loved the phrase he used so often as he leaned his head to the side "ya think?"....
Lori Jachim
June 13, 2008 | Swartz Creek, MI
I would like to give my heartfelt sympathies to the Salvati family. I came to know Dr. Salvati and worked with him at Hurley MC. He was a great guy, liked to joke and was a fiesty individual and good friend. He was strong and brave and faced his adversity head on. He will be missed.
Mary Ann Reiser
June 13, 2008 | Devon, PA
