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Mark Edward Salva

1960 - 2020

BORN

1960

DIED

2020

Mark Salva Obituary

SALVA, Mark Edward Mark Edward Salva was born to Edward Matthew Salva and H. Janet Salva in Pittsburgh on March 26, 1960. He died in Dripping Springs on November 6, 2020. Mark moved to Austin in 2018 to get away from the snow. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 1982, Mark began a storied career with IBM. He remained a loyal employee until the time of his death. Mark was an avid bibliophile and amassed a collection of over 20,000 books during his lifetime. Mark was predeceased by both his mother and father, and is survived by two sisters, Lisa and Jill, his brother Jack, and his niece Alex. Due to COVID-19, no services are planned. In lieu of flowers, a donation to PFLAG or your local library would be appreciated.

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Nov. 14, 2020.

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LISA M HAIDINGER

March 14, 2021

I recently heard about Mark's death, many months after his passing. Mark was a good friend of mine although we lost touch after he moved to Austin several years ago. Mark was such a caring and kind person, always interested in knowing about my family and how I was doing. We worked from home while at IBM together and met many times for lunch and I just loved talking to Mark. I know he is in a better place but he's gone way too soon. I will always have very fond memories of Mark. He truly was a beautiful person.

Renato Rodrigues

November 17, 2020

I've not met Mark in person but I worked with him for several years. He was always in such good mood and was very patient and caring. He was a cat person which we often joked about since I also have cats, and you could see he loved them in the way he spoke about them.
I am still mourning the loss of this very special person, and I am sure he is in a better place.
I offer these words in hopes that they bring comfort to his family and loved ones as he made an impact on everyone around him and will be forever missed.
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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