N. Grosvenordale – Edward Salkiewicz, 88, of Brickyard Rd., died Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Day Kimball Hospital. He was the loving husband of the late Irene A. (Popowicz) Salkiewicz. Born in North Grosvenordale, he was the son of the late Walery and Ursala (Juskiewicz) Salkiewicz.
Mr. Salkiewicz owned and operated Salkiewicz Dairy Farm where he raised milk and cattle. He also worked as a milk man and as a machine operator for Putnam Hertz, Johnson Corrugated and Norampac until age 85. He enjoyed gardening and sold his produce to local markets. Edward was a member of the American Agricultural Association.
Edward is survived by his sons, Edward P. Salkiewicz and his wife Lynn of N. Grosvenordale and Joseph P. Salkiewicz and his wife Dawna of N. Grosvenordale; his daughter, Katherine A. Kimball and her husband David of St. Albans, ME; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Ethan, Douglas, Audrey, Alaina, Rhianna, and Lindsey; and his great-grandchildren Jayden and Gavin. He was predeceased by his son, John W. Salkiewicz.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Edwards’s family from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in the Valade Funeral Home, 23 Main St., N. Grosvenordale. A gathering will begin in the funeral home at 9:00 am on Thursday, August 14, 2014 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main St., N. Grosvenordale, CT. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Celeste Fifield
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a wonderful person. Sometimes we would go over to help John out when he was misbehaving & your father would point us in the right direction & wish us luck. As a small child I use to like to drive down Brickyard Road to see the cows, especially the baby ones. The large garden will miss his loving hands because he could grow some wonderful veggies. RIP sir, we will see you again some day! Respectfully, Celeste Therrien-Fifield
Leonard Derusha
Dear Ed and Joe and family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We hope you will find
comfort in knowing that others care and are near in thought today. With our deepest
sympathy, Len & Lori Derusha
Ed & Ellen Oconnor
Joe Dawna and family. We both are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our hearts. Love u.
Lisa Arsenault
Ed, Kathy, and Joey – you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May you be comforted knowing your Dad is watching over you and smiling down on you in the rays of sunshine. Peace, The Arsenault Family
The Baron family
We have lost a wonderful man. Eddie was such a vital part of St. Stephen’s Church. He would get up right at that certain point to be prepared for the collections, standing off to the side, with that grin. I will miss having Eddie sit by my side each Sunday morning. We would always have a private chuckle during Mass of how much “prettier” my nails were than his. 🙂 He always was ready and willing to discuss garden techniques and the weather. He will truly be missed.