David Michael Salentine

David Michael Salentine Died Friday, July 13, 2007 in Alameda, CA, at the age of 64. He was a former resident of Wauwatosa, WI. He is survived by his wife, Taeko (nee Goto). Dearest father of Heidi (John) Carlson, Dr. Elizabeth (Stefan) Avena and Peter (Sarah) Salentine. Proud grandpa of Emma and Grace Carlson, Nico and Josef Avena, Sophia and Mary Elizabeth Salentine. Dear brother of John (Melva Purnell), Richard (Judy) and Mary (Samuel) Stanford. Brother-in-law of Hideo Goto. Also survived by other relatives and friends. David was a 1961 graduate of Marquette University High School. He obtained his bachelors degree from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, Washington D.C. in 1965 where he was a member of the crew, with rowing being his great sporting interest. David entered law school at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, graduating in 1968. He practiced admiralty and maritime law in Seattle, WA, with a large law firm for the first 10 years of practice. In 1978, David and Taeko moved to the San Francisco Bay Area where he served as Pacific Group Counsel to Sea-Land Service Inc., a major American container shipping operator. After which he returned to private practice for the remainder of his career as an international trade and transportation litigator. A Gathering of family, friends and business associates will be held at Sinbad's Pier 2 Restaurant-Terrace Room, Pier 2 Embarcadero St., San Francisco on Thursday, July 26 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. A Reflection of David's life and Prayer Service will begin at 4:00pm. If desired, memorials to Marquette University High School would be appreciated. 3401 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53208. For further information, please contact: GREER FAMILY MORTUARY FD1408 Alameda 510-865-3755