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John Saltis Obituary
Born in Bayonne, N.J., he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Herrick) Saltis and lived in Mystic since 1965. He enlisted with the U.S. Navy in 1957; he remained in the submarine service for four years. He was a machinist and analyst at Electric Boat retiring in 1994, after 34 years of service. He attended night school at Johnson & Wales College for two straight years, where he graduated summa cum laude.
Jack was a faithful and active parishioner of St. Mary's in Groton. After being involved with many committees over the years, he was most recently involved in Bible Study, the preparation for Baptisms, a Small Christian Community and Why Catholic. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus Mystic Council, Groton Elks and Medical Reserve Corps. He enjoyed woodworking and built furniture for his family. Jack and Pearl spent their retirement traveling across the United States and abroad.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four daughters, Catherine Dragoo and Kevin of Uncasville, Denise Nott and Charles of Ledyard, Lora Saltis of North Hampton, Mass. and Jean Vislosky and Richard of Stonington; sister, Joan Brewer of Marin County, Calif.; six grandchildren, Craig and Krista Nott, Brian Dragoo, and Samantha, Amanda and Aaron Vislosky; and a great-granddaughter, Jasmyne Nott.
He was predeceased by a brother, Edward Saltis.
His family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, Mystic. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton. Burial will be private with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Groton Long Point Road, Groton, CT 06340 or to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
Please visit www.mysticfuneralhome.com to leave an online message of condolence and for directions to the funeral home.
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Dawn Shirley
April 3, 2012
My hugs, my love, my prayers for all of you are being carried by a light gentle wind that in time will provide you all comfort and peace. A memory to share, when I would have dinner at the house, Jack would play records w/ just music or we would listen to an am station. For the almost 30 yrs I've known Jack and Pearl they always made me feel at home. I've enjoyed the stories Jack would tell whenever I'd come back home to visit. Love you all, Dawn
Susan Welsh
April 3, 2012
Our hearts and prayers are with you. Love, Peter, Sue and Connor
The Camerino's
April 3, 2012
Pearl,Denise,Jeannie and all of the family~
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this most difficlt time of loss and pain. Jack was a very special man who had a heart of gold that he shared with everyone he came in contact with! I'm better person from having known him! Relay in Groton will definately never be the same! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for any of you! All our Love! Tammy Steven and Adam
April 3, 2012
Pearl and Family - Jack was such a gentle person. I worked with him in Contract Changes. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
~ Gale Stout Hoy, Westerly, RI
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Eileen Dollard
April 3, 2012
I have fond memories of Jack from his time at EB. Please accept my sympathy - May God Comfort you and give you Peace.
Karen & Haley Dragoo
April 3, 2012
Catherine, Kevin & Brian - our sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. We understand all you are going through and we're thinking of you.
Missy and Mike Snyder
April 3, 2012
Pearl and Denise and family - I'm so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a kind man and we will miss seeing home at Relay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Missy and Mike Snyder
Pat Gualandi
April 2, 2012
Pearl, Denise, Jeannine, so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband, father and grandfather. I am sure he will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He was a very special person and Groton Relay will never be the same without seeing him. Please keep him close in your hearts and he will never be far from you. Pat & Mike Gualandi
Donald Hogue
April 2, 2012
Catherine, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Mary and Charlie Pratt
April 2, 2012
Pearl and Family,
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. My heart is saddened to hear of Jack's passing.
Renee Marquand
April 2, 2012
Pearl and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. His spirit will always be alive in your hearts.
April 2, 2012
Catherine, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
Christopher Marquette
Robin Silsby
April 2, 2012
Dearest Pearl, Jeannie, Denise and family, My heartfelt thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time. Always keep him close at heart.
heath post
April 2, 2012
Jeannie sorry for you and your families loss.my thoughts are with you all!
Janice Stuart
April 1, 2012
Pearl and family: we will miss him. Deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you.
Rose Levine
April 1, 2012
Dear Denise and Family, I was saddened to read about the loss of your Dad and the children's grandfather.My sincere sympathy at this difficult time of life.My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rose
April 1, 2012
Jeannie, my heart goes out to all your family during this difficult time. Thinking of you all and may God watch over and protect your hour of need. martie
walter swan
April 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss.You all are in our thoughts and prayers
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