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1920
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2015
Michael Salemi Obituary
AGE: 88 • Forked River
Michael Salemi, age 88, of Forked River passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at home. Michael was born in Lodi and formerly of Elmwood Park before moving to Forked River in 1980. For 40 years, Michael was the owner and operator of Midland Tile, Lodi, retiring 1980. He was an U.S. Navy veteran who enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
Mr. Salemi was predeceased by the mother of his children, Dolores. He is survived by his companion, Pat Karns, 4 children, John, Dolores, Linda and Karen, 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 10:00 am at B/G William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Wrightstown. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mr. Salemi's memory to the Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731. Arrangements are under the direction of Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River.
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Dodie Salemi
March 9, 2025
I miss you Dad love Dodie
March 20, 2015
Mickey was my cousin but enough older than I am to look upon him all these years as an Uncle that I loved very much. As a boy growing up in New Jersey I remember Mickey giving to me some of his Navy clothing that he took home from his time during World War II. I wore that white Navy cap and bell bottom Navy dungarees proudly for two years until I wore them out. Mickey was so much fun and had such a warm smile, laugh and sense of humor. God bless you Mickey. Cousin Joe Mancuso
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