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Peter Salzano Obituary

PEQUANNOCK — Services will be held for Peter J. Salzano, 91, of the Pompton Plains section of this community, who died on Sunday, August 4, 2013.

Mr. Salzano was born in Paterson. He worked for Capitol Airlines and was a traffic manager in the trucking industry. Later, he worked for the Passaic County Department of Senior Services Telephone Reassurance Program for 19 years before retiring in 2012. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II as well.

Arrangements are by the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lupus Foundation of America, New Jersey Chapter, 150 Morris Ave., Suite 102, Springfield, NJ 07081.

Mr. Salzano is survived by his children, Edie Salzano-Markiewicz, Andrew and Maria Salzano, Peter Salzano, and Doug Smith; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his wife, Florence; his parents, Andrew and Ida; his sister, Louise Pantano; and his brothers, Joseph and Alfred.
Published by Suburban Trends on Aug. 12, 2013.

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August 13, 2013

To Salzano Family,
Find comfort in the memories! We will miss him too. Both your mom and dad were beautiful people. We are so happy to have been a part of their lives.
Donna and Lou Garbaccio

Laura Smith

August 13, 2013

Thinking of all of you today. I am truly honored to have worked with Peter these past five years. Peter, you are missed. Rest in peace. I promise to wear my coat. Love Laura

Margaret, Greg, Emma & Olivia Nysk

August 13, 2013

To the Salzano Family,
Mr. Peter was a great man and he will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Peter these past 6 years always smiling and joking around. R.I.P Mr. Peter.

August 12, 2013

Dear Peter and Doug,
I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember him so well, not only seeing him recently at all your events, but also from our high school years. Please find comfort knowing how rich and wonderful his life was and that he is now reunited with your mom.
Much love and prayers,

Pat Schechter

August 12, 2013

Peter and Doug,
we are so sorry for your loss.
May you find peace and comfort in the fond memories you will cherish.
Mary Anne, Lou, and Alex Puentes

Ann Kemp

August 12, 2013

R.I.P. Pete. May your family find comfort in having you for so long.

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