1935-2013
Putnam – Warren G. Salvas, 78, formerly of 5 Mile River Rd., died peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2013, in Matulaitis Nursing Home with his wife and children by his side. He is the loving husband of Lorraine J. (Ducharme) Salvas for 58 years. Born in Putnam, he was the son of the late William and Alice (Warren) Salvas.
Mr. Salvas served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Japan in the motor pool, running heavy equipment at the bottom of Mount Fujiyama. He attended school in Putnam.
Warren loved his family and was a hard worker. He was a truck driver for Pepsi Cola Co. for 28 years and also worked in construction. He enjoyed antique cars and classic cars, country music, and keeping his property neat, as he was very proud of his house. He loved the Red Sox, animal shows, Grand Ole Opry shows, and working on his antique cars.
In addition to his wife, Warren is survived by his sons, Warren B. Salvas and his wife Lisa of Putnam and Jay P. Salvas of Bronx, NY; daughters, Lois A. Salvas of Australia, Jocelyn M. O’Rourke and her husband Mark of Wethersfield, and Wendy B. Jackson of Beverly, MA; sister, Madeleine Gastonguay of FL and Alice Smith of Putnam; grandchildren, Kelly, Kimberly, Rebecca, Stephen, Erika and Spencer; and great-grandchildren Grace Kelly and Layton Quinn. He was predeceased by his infant son, Warren J. Salvas, brother, William A. Salvas, and sister, June Whiteoak.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial for Warren at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 12, 2013 in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 230 Providence St, Putnam, CT, followed by burial in St. Mary Cemetery with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to ARC of Quinebaug Valley, 387 Cook Hill Rd., Danielson, CT06239 or Matulaitis Nursing Home, 10 Thurber Rd., Putnam, CT06260. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilman Funeral Home. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
lynda and donat laroche
Please accept our deep condolences in the loss of your father,grandfather and husband.. Hes in a better place and enjoying his reunion with his good friend Walt.. donat and Lynda Laroche
Jane Ellison
Dear Lorraine and Family,
My heart goes out to all of you on the loss of such a fine man. I think of him with his wonderful smile and congenial conversation. Bless you as you cope with his passing. May happy memories comfort you…………….Regards, Jane Ellison
Al & Jean Auger
Dear Lorraine & Family
So sorry to hear of Warren’s passing but he is in a better place with family & friends. He is no longer suffering as he was for the last few years.
Sincerely
Al & Jean
David Blake
Warren was a great guy
We had lots of fun driving the laundry truck working for his dad when we were younger
He will be greatly missed by all that knew him
-David Blake
Paul and Lea Herrick
Dear Aunt Lorraine and cousins
Our thoughts and prayers are sent your way at this most difficult time of loss and sadness..
Uncle Warren suffered so especially in his abilities to communicate his needs.
May he finally be at peace. May the Good Lord bless you all during this time and know we are thinking of you.
Wendy & Joe Makowski
Our sincere sympathy to all. We have so many great memories of Warren and fun times spent together with our families. Keep all your wonderful memories close and speak often of them, they will give you strength. My Dad and Warren are now together, taking care of each other and working on their classic cars. Love you, Wendy Marie
Peter @ Betty Aucoin
Our thoughts and prays are with you all may all your
Memories be of comfort..
Wes & Janet Richardson
Wes and I send our deepest sympathy. There are never the right words to express how deeply sad we feel.
john s smith jr
Aunt Lorraine, and cousins. so sorry about uncle warren,but he’s heading to a much better place now. I know he’s north bound with the hammer down, an when he climbs down from his rig he’ll have coffee with the rest of our family and let them know we miss them so much and love them dearly. Our thoughts are with you!!
John Singer
My Condolences to the family, my knowing Lois for many years I can attest to the strong fortitude and strength she received from the love of her family, which I hope your grief is eased by the well wishes and prayers of your friends and family.
Henry J. O'Rourke
My thoughts and prays go out to the Salvas Family. Joslyn, just know that we love you.
Joey and Kim Janeczek Jr.
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.