JD Salvatore
September 20 1947 - March 19 2006
Visitation :
Father Marrapese Hall(within St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
Saturday April 1st 2006 10:00-11:00 AM
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus Ohio 43215
Services:
Funeral Mass
Saturday April 1st 2006 at 11:00 am
St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus
, Ohio 43215-1534
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Obituary
James D. "JD" Salvatore, age 58, March 19, 2006 after a courageous battle with ALS(Lou Gehrig's Disease). Proud of his Italian heritage and Catholic faith, JD served as organist for many years at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, where he also sang in the choir. JD graduated from Watterson High School, Class of 1969, received a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University, earned his Masters degree from Xavier and worked his entire life as a Certified Computer Professional. He was employed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. An avid Ohio State fan, JD was a member of the OSU Alumni Association and the Presidents Club. He was also a member of the Guild Athletic Club, and an honorary member of ARC. JD's compassion for helping others was best demonstrated as Director of Ohio Special Olympics Tent Town for years. Through his devotion to the handicapped, JD founded Special Heroes with his lifetime companion, Ginny Jory. Special Heroes funds recreational trips for handicapped children and works very closely with Franklin County Mental Retardation. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dante and Lulu Salvatore, aunts and uncles Frank(Raynella)Salvatore, Charlie(Mary)Salvatore, Joe(Imelda)Salvatore, Tony(Catharine)Salvatore, Helen(Carroll)Bowes, Herman Kinzelman, Charles(Lucille)Kinzelman, Louis Kinzelman and lifetime friend and companion, Ginny Jory. Survived by cousins, Frances Hawkins, Frank Hawkins, Diana and Jerry Fox, Barbara(Walter)Gale, Samantha Gale, Bob Bowes, Tracy Allen, Emily Allen, godson, Todd Salvatore and numerous other cousins and friends. Family will receive friends in the Father Marrapese Hall within the St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street on Saturday, April 1, 2006 from 10:00-11:00 AM followed by a Funeral Mass and Celebration of JD's life at 11:00 AM, Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Celebrant and Msgr. Mario Serraglio and Msgr. Romano Ciotola, Con-Celebrating. PRIVATE inurnment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends who wish, may contribute in memory of JD, to Special Heroes, P.O. Box 20423, Columbus, OH 43220, or the ALS Society, 1810 MacKenzie Dr., Columbus, OH 43220. Arrangements provided by the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME. Condolence may be sent via www.johnquint.com
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for JD Salvatore
From : Patricia Thum
To : Family of JD Salvatore
Date: March 22nd 2006
As a co-worker of JD's I found him to be a kind, considerate, soft spoken man, that was always ready to help anyone any way possible. He was a very kind man and greatly thought of by his co-workers at Job and Family Services. He will be sadly missed.
From : Patricia Thum
To : Family of JD Salvatore
Date: March 22nd 2006
As a co-worker of JD's I found him to be a kind, considerate, soft spoken man, that was always ready to help anyone any way possible. He was a very kind man and greatly thought of by his co-workers at Job and Family Services. He will be sadly missed.
From : William Moses
To : The Family and Friends of JD
Date: March 22nd 2006
J.D. was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Heaven has another angel now.
From : June Lane
To : Family and Friends of JD Salvatore
Date: March 22nd 2006
Dear Friends and Family of JD.
I use to work for JD at the Ohio Department of Human Resources from 1994-1998. JD was a warm and caring person. He made coming to work fun. I am sure he will be missed by all. His sense of humor and the ability to make you laugh. I was in total shock to hear about the passing of this great man. Please accept my deepest condolences. This is truely a great loss.
From : The Bowser Family
To : Family of J.D. Salvatore
Date: March 22nd 2006
We met J.D. many years ago through my grandmother, Evelyn Miller, who attended St. John. We will miss J.D. and his wonderful spirit.
We know he will be watching over all of us. Our deepest condolances to his family.
From : Nancy Bower
To : Family and Friends
Date: March 23rd 2006
To the family of J.D. I have worked with J.D. for many years and he always had a smile and something to say to help get us through the day. He was a good guy to all of us and a great friend. He will be missed greatly. Much Love and Prayers. Nancy Bower
Nancy Bower (Lancaster, OH )
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From : Claudia Culver
To : The family of J.D. Salvatore
Date: March 23rd 2006
Good afternoon. You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. Although, I, only, knew J.D. in the work environment, he was one of the kindness people I have known. We had several conversations in the work place. J.D. was easy to talk with and he treated everyone with respect and dignity, at all times. Had I known we shared the same faith, there would have been many more conversations(smile). J.D. is, truly, missed around here. He will not be forgotten by us. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and be with you. Sincerely, Claudia J. Culver. Thank you.
From : Robert A. Pritchett
To : To the Family of JD Salvatore
Date: March 24th 2006
Everyday is a gift, and our family, friends, and co-workers are the bonus and the wealth in our lives. James “J.D.” Salvatore was all three: a friend, a co-worker, and like family. I’ve known him for more than 15 years. He was a Connoisseur & Gourmet of both food and life; our luncheon outings were legendary. He was kind, funny, interesting, and challenging. His caring was demonstrated by his concern for the less fortunate; he was involved in Special Olympics for many years. He was both funny and happy. He was smart, insightful, spiritual, and a Pack Rat after my own heart. I’m sad that I won’t get to see and talk to him any more, but I’m happy that he’s in a better place because of his faith in Jesus. Good bye my friend.
From : "Gus" Soteriades
To : the family of JD Salvatore
Date: March 24th 2006
JD's support, kindness and friendship with our family will not be forgotten.