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Louis Salerno Obituary
Mr. Salerno was born on July 20, 1944, in Yonkers, N.Y., the son of Dominic and Mary Salerno. He graduated from Saunders Trades and Technical High School in Yonkers in 1962, before joining the Navy in that same year. He was honorably discharged in March of 1965 and moved to Niantic the same year.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Deborah Ellsworth, in May of 1966.
He was a long time member if the IBEW Local 90 before retiring from Dicin Electric Company in 2000 as a project manager. During his career, some of his larger projects included general foreman overseeing the electrical portion of the construction of Electric Boat Building 260 and Millstone Unit 3. He was a member of the American Legion Post 128, Niantic, and a member of the New London Country Club. Louis was an lifelong Yankees fan. He loved his town, country, and Juno Beach, Fla. (a little piece of heaven), but above all, he adored his family.
Mr. Salerno is survived by his loving wife, his two sons, Michael and Marc Salerno and his two daughters, Karen Salerno Welsh and Amy Salerno, all of East Lyme; his six grandchildren, Taylor, Amanda, and Joshua Welsh and Jessica, Ryan, and Alexander Salerno; his two sisters, Mary Ann Salerno of Orlando, Fla., and Rachelle Salerno of Albany, N.Y.; his mother, Mary Salerno of Albany, N.Y.; and two nieces and a nephew.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, in St. John's Church in Niantic. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Niantic. Calling hours will be held from 6 until 9 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2006, in Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home, 13 Lake Ave., Niantic.
Donations may be made in his memory to Saint Raphael's Foundation, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven CT 06511.
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Memories and Condolences
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Robert Shastany
July 12, 2006
So sorry to hear about Lou's passing. I'll always remember the fun times I had with all of your family during your many years with the East Lyme Viking Band. Parents made the band great as well as the band members and Lou was one of those standout parents. Whatever I needed---as crazy as the request was---Lou was there. I miss those times and will miss him.
Our Condolences.........
Bob Shastany / David Saindon
Nancy Gartley
July 6, 2006
dear Mike and family,
I was so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Words are always so inadequate at times like these. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Your old Rocky Neck Concession stand co-worker from 1970, Nancy
Joe and Barbara Mingo
July 1, 2006
Fond memories of great times that will never be forgotten. Dear friends are remembered with love. Sincere sympathy to all the Salernos.
John & Kirby Hallissey
June 29, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Fond memories will never be forgotten.
Archie & Roberta Sherman
June 27, 2006
Our deepest condolences to Debbie and family, I loved Louis like a brother, always have and always will. Archie & Roberta Sherman
RYAN LOUIS SALERNO AND POPPIE
June 26, 2006
DAD, AND SOME OF HIS FAMILY...
MICHAEL SALERNO
June 26, 2006
THANK YOU ALL FOR FOR YOUR THOUGHTS. AS THIS IS A TOUGH TIME FOR ANYONE WHO GOT TO KNOW MY DAD. HE WAS WELL RESPECTED IN HIS TRADE, AND LOVED THE PEOPLE WHOM HE WORKED WITH. A FRIEND OF MINE TOLD ME THAT "LOU GENUINLY LIKE PEOPLE, AND PEOPLE GENUINLY LIKED HIM."
DAD, YOU WERE A ROLE MODEL FOR HOW LIFE SHOULD BE LIVED, AND YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL. I AM SAD, AND RELIEVED THAT YOUR BATTLE WITH AN UNBEATABLE FOE IS OVER, AND YOU ARE NOW AT PEACE. AS MY SON SAY'S "POPPIE IS AS STRONG AS A 2 DOLLAR STEAK!"
I LOVE AND MISS YOU DAD... LOVE ALWAYS, MICHAEL
Mary & Bob Conrad
June 26, 2006
Our deepest condolences to you and your family Debbie, We remember Lou's warm smile and outgoing nature, and the infectious laugh.
Jim Coleman
June 25, 2006
Please accept our condolances at this time. We were neighborhood friends in East Lyme many years ago when your family moved from Marrion Dr to your present location. Both Gail & I thought Lou was a special kind of guy. We would run in to him on occasion from time to time and he was always upbeat and friendly. We know he loved his family very much and he will be saddly missed.
Jim & Gail Coleman
Robert G. Krawic
June 25, 2006
Everyone from New England Mechanical Services would wish to express our sympathy to everyone in Lou's family. Ken Welsh has always expressed the highest esteem for his beloved father in law. Lou must have been an extraordinary gentleman
John MacDonald
June 25, 2006
God bless to my right hand man.
Rich & Deb Mallove
June 25, 2006
Just thing of you mike, your in are prayers!
Earl and Diane Rix
June 25, 2006
Earl and I were very sad to see that Lou, passed away we send our condolences to the family. He was a wonderful man and Earl has alot of memories of him. Take care and God Bless you all.
Kim , Tanya & Tyler
June 25, 2006
Mr. Salerno will be truly missed by many, many people. I am so lucky and blessed that I was able to know such a wonderful family man. He will always be remembered. My heart goes out to the entire family.
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