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Erika L. Salvas

By 79 Condolences

1994 – 2017

Putnam, CT – Erika Lyn Salvas, twenty-three years old of Five Mile River Road, died Friday, September 1, 2017 surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Born in Putnam, she was the beloved daughter of Warren B. and Lisa E. Salvas of Putnam Heights.
Erika was a graduate of Putnam High School and the Class of 2013.
She was employed by The Crossings Restaurant. Erika was a dedicated employee where she could be found assisting staff and welcoming guests. Erika took much pride in her position at The Crossings. She was a member of the Hale YMCA, The Arc of Quinebaug Valley and competed in Special Olympics bowling, swimming and track & field. She enjoyed shopping, trips to the beach with her family, horseback riding, snowshoeing, listening to music, watching movies and videos. Most of all she loved to care for her cat Bailey.
In addition to her parents, Erika is survived by her brother Spencer T. Salvas of Putnam; a step-brother, Stephen A. Salvas of Marshfield, MA; maternal grandmother Frances “Molly” Mayo of Pomfret; her paternal grandmother Lorraine Salvas of Dayville; and many aunts, uncles and cousins whom she loved dearly.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Erika’s family on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam, CT. A gathering will begin at the funeral home on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:00 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in St. Mary’s Church, 218 Providence St., Putnam, CT. Burial will follow at Putnam Heights Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to UMass Memorial Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, c/o the Office of Advancement, 333 South St., Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For Memorial Guestbook, visit GilmanAndValade.com

Condolence Messages

  1. Lisa and Warren AL and I are so so for your loss. We will keep you all in your hearts during this difficult time.

  2. Our sincere sympathy to you on your loss of Erika.
    We will always remember her as a loving,sweet girl.
    Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers

  3. My sweet girl. My heart is shattered, I miss you terribly, life will never be the same without.. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I love you.. love, Kowell..

  4. My deepest condolences to the Salvas family and to all who loved Erika. To know Erika was to love her, and it was my privilege that she was able to touch my life in so many uncountable ways. Thank you, Erika. May you rest in Peace, and fly with the Angels.

  5. Erica was an angel sent to enrich so many of our lives. I will always remember her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers go out to Warren, Lisa and Spencer.

  6. My heart breaks for you. My deepest sympathies to all. Treasure the memories. Thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time.

  7. Please except our humble condolences. I loved working with Erika while serving as a Para in PES. She was a bright spot in our day. She lit up every room she entered….May the love of all your family, friends &community comfort you now…❤❤❤

  8. Lisa, Warren & Spencer-
    Brenda and I are so sorry for the loss of Erika. She was a sweet beautiful girl. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  9. You had a contagious laugh and love for life. You have a family that loves you very much and will miss you everyday until we meet again. You couldn’t of asked for a better set of parents and brother who loved you unconditionally. We are all heartbroken by your loss and pray you found your Popa and are watching John Wayne together. We love you and miss you dearly.

    Love Uncle Troy, Auntie Holly, Benjamin and Bethany.

  10. Lisa, Warren & Spencer, we are so sorry for this terrible loss, Ericka was such a ray of sunshine, our hearts are breaking for all of you, sending prayers, love & warm thoughts your way. Patty & Greg

  11. I want to say how sorry I am to the family of this sweet little girl. She has her wings now.

  14. Lisa, Warren, Spencer, and Molly, thinking of you during this difficult time. There are no words to offer comfort, please know we support and pray for you.

  15. Mr. and Mrs. Salvas and Spencer, so sorry for your loss of beautiful,sweet Erika. I pray her sweet memories will bring you comfort at this most difficult time. She’ a wonderful girl. She’s always with you and watching over you. Prayers for your family.

  16. My deepest sympathies to your family, I had the pleasure of working with Erika at Putnam Elementary, she was a sweet girl who taught me a lot more than I taught her

  17. My prayers are with your family during this time of loss. I remember Erica in high school. She was a sweet kid who was a great hugger. I spent a fair amount of time with her during those 4 years. She had a horse named Buddy whom she adored. I also saw her at Community Cafe where she worked with the ARC. She always had a smile and a hug for me. I will miss her.

  18. Lisa, Warren, Spencer and all of those who loved Erika to the moon and beyond, my heart is so so heavy for your loss. Erika was a sweet spirit who made everyone around her, better. May you find comfort in your memories of times filled with laughter, smikes, and warm hugs. Praying for you. All my love, Tracie

  19. My prayers for your family at this very difficult time. I had the pleasure of being with Erika when she was in middle school. Sweet, sweet girl. God’s peace

  20. May your RIP sweet angel. Prayers for your friend and family at this time of such loss. My heart is so sad. You were always smiling and lifting everyone’s spirits and you will be greatly missed

  21. Lisa, Warren and Spencer, my deepest condolences to all of you. I will always remember Erika with great fondness. My thoughts and prayers are with you through difficult time.

  22. Lisa and Warren we are so sorry for your loss. For the brief times we spoke to you guys and Erika when we saw you all at the restaurant on Friday nights Erika was a sweetheart and always made you smile.

  23. Warren, Lisa and family,
    I am so sad to hear of Erikas leaving. May God bless your hurting hearts with beautiful memories of Erika.
    Regards and comfort to you,
    Jessie Sandness

  25. Warren, Lisa, Spencer, Lorraine and family, my heart goes out to you for your loss. My deepest sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  26. Warren & Family, So sorry to hear of your loss…..be assured of our thoughts and prayers….Dave & Peg Babbitt

  27. Lisa And Warren sorry for your loss. She was an angel that touched so many lives. Our thoughts are with you.

  28. Dear Warren, Lisa and Spencer,
    Our sincere condolences on your loss. It was a blessing to have known Erica. She was a lovely young lady who will be missed by all. God bless.
    Sincerely,
    Marc and Robin Coderre

  30. Warren so sorry about the passing of your daughter. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at these very tough times.

  31. Prayers to you all in this difficult time. I’m so sorry for your loss she was such an amazing young Lady always so full of life.
    Shelley LaBonte

  33. Lisa, Warren & Spencer,

    We were heartbroken to hear of your loss. May your memories comfort you throughout these difficult days. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  34. Warren, Lisa, and Spencer (and the family and friends whose lives Erika touched ) please know that my deepest sympathies are with all of you. I had the privilege of teaching Erika for several years while she was in middle school and I will always remember her ready smile and sparkling personality. Although taken much too soon, hopefully you can find peace and solace in the memories you have made with her.
    Blessings,
    Fran Bousquet

  35. Erika was the sweetest of us all and the light of our family. She was beautiful inside and out, we all could take a lesson from her. We love you Erika and will miss you until we meet again. Love AuntieKathy, Uncle Jeff, Autumn, Cain, and Riley.

  36. My condolences go out to the family of Erika Salvas. I knew Erika threw Mrs. Saucier’s clas a PHS. She always had a smile on her face. Her presence would brighten up any room.

  37. Warren and Lisa,
    We are so sorry to read about about your daughter’s passing. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
    Wishing you peace,
    Ken and Gale Ennis

  38. Ours hearts are crying for your loss. Erica will forever be in our fond memories.
    May the words of many bring you comfort to know how much we all morn with you.

  39. Our sweet Erika,
    Auntie Lois’ heart is heavy in the loss of you sweetheart. You have been an angel to all of us the moment you were born. You have taught us all so much about what love & life are truly about. I believe you will look after us all & your spirit will live on forever. I love you to the moon & back xxxxxx

  40. Warren, Lisa and Spencer,
    I am so very sorry for your loss. I thank you for giving me the gift of Erika, I am blessed to have known her.
    My Deepest Condolences,

  41. So sorry to hear of Erika’s passing. I can’t imagine your pain at such a loss. Such a sweet soul. Sincerely,
    Rae-Anne Laprade

  42. John & I are so sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine your pain. Erika was a ray of sunshine always with a beautiful smile.

  43. Warren,lisa and family, donat and I are so sorry for your loss.i think God sends you special people to teach us love and Erica sure did that..memories will get you thru this and knowing she’s in a better place now.and that you will see her again..

  44. So sorry for the loss of your beloved daughter cousin Warren and Lisa.it is never easy to loose a child.

    Cousin Kathy(Ducharme) Butters

  45. Lisa, Warren and Spencer,

    so sorry for your loss, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  47. My sincere condolences to the Salvas family. Erika brought joy to so many people’s lives. She left our community a better place.

  49. Lisa and the family, my deepest sympathies to you and the family.
    I think of Erika often when we speak on the phone, as you indicated once you could hear her singing in the other room.
    Sorry for your loss, my love, Margo

  50. Sending my deepest condolences and all my love your way. I’m so sorry to hear of Erika’s passing. I have many fond memories of her cheery demeanor and how happy she got at any mention of horses. There are many lives she made brighter and she will certainly be missed.

  52. Dear Warren, Lisa and Spencer,
    Rich and I are so very sorry for the sudden loss of Erika. What lessons she taught us all, especially humor..God bless you all as you journey this week and into the days and weeks ahead. You all have such strong memories and we have always been in awe of the great support system that your family has taught so many of us. Please know that we will continue to keep your family in our hearts and prayers.

  53. Warren and Lisa,
    We are so sorry to hear about Erika. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  54. I can not imagine the heartache felt by the family and close friends of Erika. I did not know Erika but she was clearly a bright light in this world. My deepest sympathies to the family.

  55. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
    We remember Erika as a sweet girl who was always happy who loved her cat and dressing up for Halloween.
    Deepest sympathies. Scot, Ann, Faye, Mary, and Ryan.

  56. Dear Warren Lisa and Spencer so,sorry for Erika passing she was so loving and sw=et know my thoughts are with you praying for all

  58. We at Mozzarellas are so deeply sorry, for your loss. What an awesome person Erika was! For all those Friday nights you have spent with us, she made all of us better people as she was always so full life! Kevin, Theresa, and Karen and all of us at Mozzarellas will deeply miss her more than words can say…..

  60. We are very saddened to hear or the passing of Erika. Our thoughts and prayers are with Warren, Lisa and Spencer.

    Tom & Jan Auclair

  61. Dear Lisa & family,
    Words cannot express the how deeply sorry I am to hear about the loss of your daughter Erika. May you find comfort in memories and strength in each other’s love throughout this difficult time. My deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your family.
    Love,
    Carmen

  62. Lisa and Warren, The world is a little less brighter without Ericka. A gift we were privileged to enjoy for such a short time. A time of sorrow for all the lives she touched.

  63. May your memories and the love and support of family ease your sorrow during this sad time. God bless you all.

  64. So very sorry to hear of your huge loss. Prayers and thoughts go out to the family. May God Bless You All.

  65. I just heard. I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know her well, but I still remember meeting her at a store in Putnam a few years ago, she came over and gave my wife and me big hugs and smiles. Heartbreaking………..

  66. I wish I had words to lighten your agony but sometimes words are just not enough. Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss of your daughter . You are in my thoughts and prayers . ❤️

  68. Dear Lisa, Warren and Family,
    While some mysteries remain forever unsolved, our faith reminds us that there is indeed a purpose to everything. Erika was a gift that was meant to be loved and cherished for a short time; now she has moved on to life eternal and waits for all who cared for her on earth to turn to her in their grief and need. As she rejoices in the Lord’s embrace, she sends her thanks, her love and her promise to remain near. With sincere sympathy at his most difficult time. Blessings always, Dr. G

  69. Warren, Lisa and family,
    On behalf of Celeste and myself please accept our Deepest Sympathy and Sincerest Condolences . Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

  70. Warren & Lisa
    Extending our deepest sympathy for you in your loss, and hoping too, that comfort and peace may come to you during this very difficult time.

    Kevin & Diane Kozaczka

  71. To my dearest friend,
    Lisa I can’t imagine the heartache you, Warren and Spencer are feeling. Hold onto your memories of your precious Erika they will comfort you throughout this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

  72. Lisa, I met Erika many times when you would bring her to work and always loved the stories about both of your children as they grew up. Erika was so special and an instant favorite with everyone. I will never forget her. She had that kind of impact on so many of us. We were lucky to have met her. May God bless you and all of your family.

  73. Lisa, Warren and Spencer – I am so, so sorry to hear about Erika. There is nothing that can be said that will bring you comfort at this time, but you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Deepest sympathy,
    Shelley Miranda

  74. We are so very very sorry for your loss, Erika was a very special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Salvas and Mayo families.

  75. There are no words capable of taking away the pain you must feel. I pray for your peace and grace moving forward as you work through this challenging time.

  76. Kathy, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Hold your memories close in your heart. ❤️❤️❤️

  77. Erika was such a beautiful spirit. I know her family loved her more than words can say. I am so, so sorry she was taken away from you all so soon. This pain, too, shall pass, but her love with always be with you.

  78. Warren, Lisa & Spencer
    We are sorry to hear of your loss and send our deepest and most sincere sympathies.
    We will think of you and pray God brings you comforting peace thru this difficult time.

    Mike & Donna

  79. Lisa & Family, our hearts go out to you. What a beautiful young woman you raised – we hope that you continue to celebrate her life and not get mired in your grief. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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