Gustave "Gus" Saladino Jr.

1926 - 2017

Gustave "Gus" Saladino Jr. obituary, 1926-2017, Metairie, LA

BORN

1926

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Gustave Saladino Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 19, 2017.

Gustave “Gus” Saladino, Jr., age 90, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Vallee Saladino; his sons, Michael Saladino (the late Denise Saladino) and Stephen Saladino (Josie); his three grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” Saladino, Stephanie Saladino Colomb (Mark) and Christine Saladino; numerous nieces and nephews; and soon-to-be daughter-in-law Deborah Triulzi.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gustave Saladino, Sr. and Teresa Beninato Saladino; and his siblings, Louis Saladino, Josephine Saladino St. Pierre and Nicholas Saladino.

Gus volunteered in 1943 for the U.S. Navy, intending to be a cook, but was instead trained as an Aircraft Radio Operator, serving his country during WWII. After leaving the Navy, he began his career with Eastern Airlines, retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, camping, operating his Ham Radio but most of all spending time with his family and friends. Gus was truly a people person, and will deeply be missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., in Metairie on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Visitation at church will begin at 12:00 noon until service time. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

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June 27, 2017

Lynn Scuderi

So sorry for your loss. Mr. Sal was a good friend of my dad, Ed Scuderi, for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

June 24, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

June 22, 2017

Ann Zulli Rupper

I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Gus passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Zulli Rupper

June 22, 2017

Felice Mitchell

Sending love, prayers and our deepest condolences to your entire family.
Love,
Felice and Matt Mitchell

June 22, 2017

Rose Pietri

So sorry for your loss. WE had a long friendship with Gus and Shirley. Prayers to your family

June 21, 2017

Steve

My deepest sympathy to the Saladino family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:6,7

June 20, 2017

Michael Schumann

The entire staff of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home wishes to express their sincere condolences for your loss.

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Jun

22

Visitation

12:00 p.m.

LA

Jun

22

Funeral Mass

2:00 p.m.

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church,

105 Bonnabel Blvd, Metairie , LA

Jun

22

Interment

Greenwood Cemetery

LA

Funeral services provided by:

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124

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