David Saltzman

David Saltzman obituary, Rochester, NH

David Saltzman

David Saltzman Obituary

Visit the R. M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

It is with great sadness that the family shares the passing of their brother, father and friend David J Saltzman. David was born July 26, 1965, in Rochester, New Hampshire to Melvin F and Nancy E Saltzman of 9 Crockett St., Rochester, NH. David grew up in Rochester but also lived a short time in Louisiana. He worked at GE with his dad for a while. He was disabled later in life, but this allowed him to be the caregiver for his mom as she became bedridden with Crohn’s disease. David had turned 60 in July and as the vehicle they used needed repairs, he bought himself an E bike. He was on his way to pick up prescriptions when he had an accident which caused head trauma, and he passed on September 10, 2025.

David is survived by his daughter Sasha Gelinas, her partner James and daughters Nola and liberty. He is also survived by his sister Theresa Crowell, her husband Gregory, his brother Danny Saltzman, and his wife, Justine and his sister Sherry Walbridge and her husband Joe. He also has several nieces and nephews. he is predeceased by his father Melvin, F Saltzman and his brother Melvin F Saltzman Junior. He is also survived by his mother, Nancy E Saltzman. Who has just passed October 29, 2025.

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R. M. Edgerly and Son Funeral Home

86 S. Main Street, Rochester, NH 03867

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