On
Saturday, August 1, 2020, Richard E.
Salerno, loving husband and father of three
children, passed away at the age of 68.
He will be greatly missed by
his wife Wendy Caswell; mother, Mary Rose;
children, Lilli, Lauren and Lindsey;
grandchildren, Arden and Truitt; brother,
Patrick; as well as numerous relatives and
friends.
He was preceded in death by
his father, P.J. Salerno.
Richard was born on January,
15, 1952, in Rome, NY. He received his
Bachelor’s Degree from Hartwick College and
a Master’s Degree in Public Administration
from Georgia Southern University.
While working as a Hospital
Administrator, Richard lived in many places
throughout the Southern United States,
including Augusta, GA; Kingsport, TN;
Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; and Nashville,
TN. He eventually retired to Pinehurst, NC.
Richard had many passions, including food,
cars, music and reading. He’ll be remembered
for his loyalty, tenacity and for always
being a great listener.
There will be a private family
interment.
This
makes me so incredibly sad. I had so
many great discussions with Rich and
Wendy. My heart is so heavy. My love
and deepest thoughts to Wendy and all
of his family. - Susan Spadafora
This
is so sad. Like Susie my heart is
very sad. The family will be in my
prayers. I remember him well!! - Saneen Armstrong
I can't believe this, so very sad to
lose another classmate, gone way too
soon. - Eileen Hoag
Totally blown away by this. Rich was
with Leo, Frank, and me when we drove
down to Daytona Beach in 1969 in my
Mustang. I can't believe it. So
terribly saddened by this news. What a
great guy he was. - Rick Nasci
Knew Rich all through school.
Rest in peace. - Larry Benson
Very sad news. My heart goes out to
Wendy. - Joan Serino
My sincere sympathy to Wendy and her
family. I am so sorry to learn of
another classmate passing away. 68
seems way too young anymore. -
Patricia Covelesky
Memory Eternal Richard. The
world will miss you. - Steve Miroy
Rich's passing really hit me hard -
Paul Panara
I knew Rich but not as well as some of
you. Like Paul, Rich's passing
has hit me hard for reasons I don't
know. RIP Rich. - Walt Kapinos
