Edward J. “Ed” Sals
ki, age 92, formerly of Wayland, died Saturday, Sept. 24.
ki, age 92, formerly of Wayland, died Saturday, Sept. 24.He was the father of 1966 Wayland High School graduate John E. Salski, a teacher who was murdered in the Detroit area in 1974 and whose killer has never been determined.
Edward was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Alice Salski. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy on the USS Guadalcanal during World War II.
He is survived by his wife Jean; his son Anthony (Mary) Salski; two grandchildren Matthew Salski and Ben (Kristina) Salski; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son John; three grandsons Mark, Martin and Joseph Salski along with two sisters Sophie Shuhsky and Stella Reser.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Edward will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at St. Sebastian Catholic Church 9408 Wilson Ave. SW, Byron Center. Interment will be at Elmwood Cemetery.
Edward’s family will meet with friends and relatives from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, with a vigil service at 6 p.m. at Cook Funeral Home – Byron Center Chapel, 2067 84th St., Byron Center, and at the church one hour prior to mass on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Sebastian Catholic Church or Gentiva Hospice.
A fine American who served our nation on the USS Guadalcanal an Escort Carrier, a combat ship with an outstanding record of service. All who served onboard her were great men who went into harm’s way and are credited with sinking three German submarines and probably two more.
The loss of anyone is tragic the loss of an American hero is even more so. A sad day indeed.