William Howard Saltsman (Bill) beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 20. Born on June 7, 1926 in Canton, Ohio, he had just celebrated his 95th birthday.
Bill enlisted in the Navy at the age of 18 and was honorably discharged on July 3, 1946. He received a BS in Business Administration from Kent State University and a JD from Ohio State University Law School. He practiced law with Reid and Priest in NYC for his entire career. He retired as a partner and took on the role of legal consultant for US Tobacco. Fluent in Spanish, Bill traveled all over South America to meet with clients. Bill was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Sue in August of 2020.
Bill is survived by his three children and their families, Nancy Saltsman Carver (John), Ellen Saltsman, and Tom Saltsman (Candace). Six grandchildren, Jack and Caroline Carver, Sam and Kathryn Brous, Sarah Saltsman and Julia Martin (Tyler) and two great-grandsons, Carson and Owen Martin. The family has fond memories of him from the annual family reunion beach trips and holiday get togethers. He was a loving, supportive, and generous father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
The family is forever grateful for the care and kindness of Maria Andrea Garrote, Corazon Mabini and Linda Swanson LCSW.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in memory of William Saltsman to Abilis. Abilis is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Greenwich that provides vital services and support for over 800 individuals of all ages and abilities with special needs and their families in Fairfield County, CT.
Donations can be made online at abilis.us/ or by check/mail to: Jennifer Flatow, Director of Development Abilis, Inc., 50 Glenville Street, Greenwich, CT 06831.
The family is planning a memorial service to celebrate the lives of Bill and Mary Sue on Saturday, October 23 at 2 p.m., Christ Church Greenwich Memorial Garden with a reception to follow.
