Horace James Saldi

SALDI

HORACE JAMES SALDI (Age 94) Major, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Horace James Saldi "Ray", age 94, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023 in Silver Spring, Maryland in the company of his daughters.



Born on October 27, 1928 in Buffalo, New York, Ray was the third of six children born to Anthony and Sarah Saldi. After joining the US Army in 1948, he was stationed in Weiden, Germany. There he met the love of his life, Hilde, and they married in 1952. After a lengthy career with the U.S. Army that included time with the 15th Constabulary in Germany and with Armed Forces Radio and Television in Vietnam, Ray retired at the rank of Major in 1970. He began his second career in a leadership role within the Communications Department at the Library of Congress, retiring in 1990. In his retirement he enjoyed creating stained glass window hangings, woodworking, perfecting his golf game, serving as Secretary/Treasurer to the 15th Constabulary Reunion Committee, doting on his family and continuing his numerous house projects.



Ray is preceded in death by wife, Hilde (Zeitler), son-in-law Sandy Teal, and siblings Sam, Tony, Jerry and Fran. Remaining behind to mourn his loss are his daughters Jenny Saldi and Claudia Saldi, son-in-law Larry Dobbs; grandsons Alex Perrien and Andrew Dobbs; sister Josephine Wild, brother-in-law Horst Zeitler and many nieces, nephews and friends in both the US and Germany.



Interment will be held with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.