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Paul Salamida Obituary
Paul R. Salamida, 72, of Lady Lake, Florida (formerly of Endicott, NY), went to be with his loving protector and constant helper, our Lord Jesus Christ on April 19, 2015. He was predeceased by his mother, Marie A. (DiPaolo) Salamida and his father, Marino A. Salamida. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Paula (Mangino) Salamida; daughter, Catherine Salamida; son, Joseph (Jami) Salamida; brother, Dominic (Coni) Salamida; and sister, Marietta Salamida. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Vicki (Rick) Mancini; brother and sisters-in-law, Michael (Sue) Mangino and Tom (Maria) Mangino; sister-in-law, Carol Mangino; grandchildren, Nadine, Raina, Karah, Isabella, and Joseph Paul; great-grandchildren, Bella Kay and Rilley; 52 nieces and nephews; and several dear cousins. He also treasured many life-long friends, and his new friends in Florida. Paul was a 1961 graduate of Union-Endicott High School, and a graduate of SUNY Binghamton. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a communications officer stationed at the White House and at Camp David. He was a Financial Analyst and Project Manager at IBM and Lockheed Martin for 45 years before retiring in 2010. In the past, Paul was a member of the Duca Degli Abruzzi Sons of Italy Lodge in Endicott, NY, and held the post of Sons of Italy NY state treasurer. Paul enjoyed playing golf, and played many rounds of golf with his friends and family in New York and Florida. Paul will be remembered for his quick wit, and the ability to tell a story and make you laugh. He was gifted with a joyful and adventurous spirit. He loved entertaining his family and friends around his table. Paul was a "father" to many, always ready with love and advice. Funeral Services will be held Monday 9:30 am from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 10 am. Entombment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Sunday from 1-4 pm. Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society, 13 Beech Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign Paul's online guestbook at www.pressconnects.com/obituaries.
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Vicky Nicholson
May 12, 2015
Paula, Memories of our little gang in high school will always be with me. Paul being the tallest. He was kind and funny and everyone enjoyed his company. May your memories sub stain you for your dear man has left you with lots of love from all of us.
Tim Mahar
April 29, 2015
As a friend from the class of 61', Paul was a "big" friend who always had a kind word and smile for all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Salamida Family at his very difficult time. God Bless you, my friend.
Linda Monaco
April 29, 2015
Mrs. Salamida, Cathy, and Nadine, I 'm just hearing about this and so saddened. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know the closeness your family has had and it was easy to feel like family in your presence. He will be greatly missed but keep happy special memories-- I know you all have many. Love to all of you.
April 28, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about Paul's passing. I was out of the country and was not able to attend the funeral. I'll always remember Paul from our UE days and the time we spent at UB together as well. Godspeed. Linda Evans Thorson
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April 27, 2015
Paula, I am so sorry for your loss. May all your memories and faith sustain you and your family.
Barbara Economides Kelly
Brian Longest
April 27, 2015
Joe, Jami, and family. So sorry to hear of his passing. May the Lord God of heaven give you and your family every comfort possible at this trying time. God Bless
April 27, 2015
Paula, I'm so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My prayers are with you. I fondly remember the '62 reunions we've had and always thought Paul was a special guy, he'll be missed by all.
Donna Decker Warke, '62 class
April 26, 2015
Sorry to hear of Paul's passing....a great colleague at IBM and thence Lockheed Martin and good dinner pal when travelling for both!
Paul Flagg
Judy Vitale
April 26, 2015
Marietta and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved brother, Paul. I know he suffered in recent years, but now you can be sure he is in a better place where all that pain is gone. I can't make it to the services but I want you to know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this most difficult time.
roxanna ordway (devoe)
April 26, 2015
so sorry for your loss. I remember meetin paul when paula took the nurses aide boces class to brothers two for celebatory dinner back in 1977.
Mayor John Bertoni
April 26, 2015
Growing up knowing of Paul as a gentle person who all knew would succeed as he did we watched him be a force whenever he took the CYO court and in all his athletics ,as he went on to college and his success in the Military and his position of high level importance the whole neighborhood was so happy for him and family.His love to Paula was known by all and they could not escape the "Paul and Paula " love song we all would hum and refer to when we saw these two and knew it was textbook love. Seeing him later in life and meeting his Family so often as he maintained the house on Odell was always a pleasant meeting and his stature and gentlemanly way was again always with him.Knowing Paula's Family as neighbors and the love of God they all possess does not make passing any easier but we move on knowing he is in Heaven and our thoughts and prayers will always be with him and the Family.May he rest in Peace and always be remembered as that kind ,gentle and successful Man.
Robert Volp
April 25, 2015
Paula and family, My deepest sympathy goes out to you with the passing of Paul. I had the opportunity to work with Paul in the Financial and Program Office assignments for many years in Owego . Throuhout his career with IBM ,and later Lockheed Martin, Paul was willing to take on many difficult assignments and work many long hours to help the Owego team achieve its objectives..The complexity of the products Owego provided,coupled with the tight schedules,and the challenging financial objectives fostered an extremely stressful environment. Thankfully, Pauls great sense of humor, and ability to work through the seemingly impossible tasks brought out the best in Paul. His accomplishments clearly helped the Owego team prosper. I always respected him because he never forgot that his hard work was enabling him to provide a better life for his family . I hope the good memories you have will help sustain you during your future years. God bless,
Bob and Chris Volp
Linda Holmes
April 25, 2015
Dear Paula and Family (& WHAT a Family!), my most sincere condolences to you at this time of loss.
April 25, 2015
Cathy, Nadine, Raina, Karah, and family:
I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your father and grandfather. I met him a few times yet often heard you talk about him. Prayers for your family and Mom, Cathy.
Martha R. Brody
Joanne Alari
April 25, 2015
Paula and family my deepest sympathy. May he rest in peace
Mary Schermerhorn Ferris
April 25, 2015
Dear Paula...I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Carol Devine
April 25, 2015
To Paula and family we send our love and heartfelt sympathy. We wish we could be there for you. Paul was a special person and he will be greatly missed. Thank God for all the marvelous memories we have! He is at peace in the loving arms of his Lord and Saviour.
April 25, 2015
Our prayers are for your family with the passing of Paul. We have many great memories of times with Paul in Owego and Virginia.
David and Sharon Skinner
Kathleen McQueen Boyd
April 25, 2015
So very sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was always one of the good guys. Paula, my deepest condolences to you and your family. What a hard journey it has been and what an incredible loss for you all! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 25, 2015
Paula and family,
We are mourning with you and pray that you find comfort.
Paul was the nicest person ! My husband sent him the Paul and Paula record years ago and Paul sent Jim a certificate that he was an honorary member of our class. Then and now, he was a warm, loving person and it was an honor to know him !
Jim and Bonnie (Laszewski ) McNamara
Debra Morello
April 24, 2015
Paul was a wonderful stepbrother and friend. We loved him very much. He had such a kind, spiritual, and generous way about him and he always filled a room with laughter. He will truly be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and close to my heart. With sincere sympathy and love, Debbie
Jane Wood
April 24, 2015
For a little while we knew him . . . and we would have loved to have had more time with him, but the time we did have was such a joy as well as an education. He will be missed in The Villages and we are sure in very many other places.
Vicki Grassi
April 24, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great man that lived a life full of fun and adventure, love you all, Vicki
Paul and Paula joining neighbors for dinner in The Villagesm, FL
Linda and Lee
April 24, 2015
Paula, we know you've lost your best friend. Paul made us all giggle because he looked at the world uniquely. He was both a scholar and a comedian. What fun it was to be his neighbor! We know that Paul is with the LORD and not suffering anymore. He loved you, Paula, and put you on a pedestal! You were "his" girl! We shall all miss Paul.
Chris, Shann,Emma and Gabrielle Dove
April 24, 2015
We are so very sorry for your loss. Uncle Paul is and always will be forever loved and missed but never forgotten!
April 24, 2015
Dear Paula....We are very sorry to hear of Paul's passing. We will always remember the song, "Paul & Paula" when we were students at U-E.
We are glad that you and Paul were able to join our U-E luncheon a few years ago. Sending our condolences to you and all who loved Paul.
Joe & Carolyn Pitarra
Dawn Cook
April 24, 2015
Paula and family, so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene, Tom and Scott with much love to you all and especially to you Paula
April 24, 2015
Dear Paula and Family, Please accept our most sincere sympathy for your loss. You are in our prayers and hearts. May God bless you all and give you strength for this most difficult time. May His love and comfort carry you and hold you close to Him in the days ahead.
Carol Frost
April 24, 2015
Marietta,
I'm sorry to hear of your brothers passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
April 24, 2015
Dear Paula and family , my wife and I are very sadden for the loss of Paul, we had so many great times growing up in Endicott. He will be missed by so many friends . Loren and Bonnie Puterbaugh
April 24, 2015
Paula & Family, I wish I had been able to spend more time with "Coach" as the few times we were in his company we were awed at his humor and quick wit. of course I admit it took a few minutes to realize you had been "snookered" but that made it all the funnier. may you be at Peace knowing he is now in the arms of our Lord and we will all see him again one day! God Bless, Lois & Irene
Lois platt
April 24, 2015
Paula and family, I wish I had more time to get to know "coach" as the few times we were in his company his sense of humor and wit awed us. It took a few minutes to realize you were being snookered but that made it even funnier. May you be at peace knowing he is in the arms of our Lord and we will see him again one day God Bless, Irene & Lois
David Devine
April 24, 2015
My heart goes out to the Salamida Family. My Uncle Paul was an amazing man. He was kind and considerate to all. I will never forget you!!!....
Marcia Tilly Neilson
April 24, 2015
Paula and family,
I am so very, very sorry to read this sad news. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you all....
John Trumble
April 24, 2015
I worked for Paul for several years in Owego and then had the pleasure of taking a US Census training class with him in 2010 - a great guy and manager - truly sorry to hear of his passing.
Jamie Russo
April 24, 2015
Our deepest condolences to Paula, Dom, and Marietta at this difficult time. I will always remember Paul with a smile on his face - especially when he was with Uncle Joe - I'm sure they are having a good time together now! The Picalia Family
April 24, 2015
Dear Paula and Family, Paul has left me with so many wonderful memories. He was kind, loving and had the best sense of humor. RIP dear Paul. It was a joy knowing you. Love, Barbara Shlatz
Carol Roger-Renaldo
April 24, 2015
Paula and family, I am so sorry about Paul. You are in my prayers.
Carolyn Cooke
April 24, 2015
So sorry to hear of Paul's passing. My thoughts are with his family and friends.
April 24, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss. Paul always put a smile on my face and my staff. He will be missed by all of us. Thinking and praying for Paul and family.
Les Nix, and the staff at Kost Owego
Irene Ciotoli Ives
April 24, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. Many fond memories growing up on O'Dell Ave and spending time with your family. My thoughts are with you Paula, Dom, Marietta and your families.
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