Mr. Jerome P. Salitis, 90, of Duryea, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014, at Regional Hospital, Scranton.

Born in Duryea, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Winn Yesalitis. He was a graduate of Duryea High School, Class of 1941. Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the former Trane Company, Dunmore for more than thirty years.

Prior to its closing, he was a member of St. Joseph's Church, Duryea and was very active with the Holy Name Society. He was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughter, Abigail.

He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan.

He was proceeded in death by his brothers, John, Andrew, Thomas, Joseph, Theodore, Victor and Anthony, sisters, Sophie Marcinko, Leocadia Yesalitis, Susan Carey and two infant sisters.

Surviving are his wife the former Elizabeth Brzoskotowski.
Son, Greg Salitis and his companion, Sue Mcgeehan, of Exeter
Son, Martin Salitis and his wife, Maureen, of Olyphant

Nieces and Nephews
Great nieces and great nephews

Funeral will be held Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 P.M. in Holy Rosary Church, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Old Forge. Friends may call Friday from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit our website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Joe and I are both so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers

Elizabeth Zbylicki (about 10 years ago)

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