On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, our most loved, Thomas “Tom” Anthony Salango of Hurricane, formerly of Beckley went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family. He was 72 years young.
Tom was born on August 11, 1945, in Beckley, WV to the late Joe Salango (Deceased) and Elizabeth McEwan-Salango (Deceased). Tom attended Lincoln Elementary School, Beckley Junior High and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1963. Tom had a long career for the C&O Railroad and retired from Norfolk and Southern as an electrician foreman.
Tom loved spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and won many tournaments. After his retirement his passion for golf lead him to Scarlet Oaks Country Club at Poca, West Virginia, where he worked and maintained the golf course. Where you saw Tom you saw his best friend, “Shank.” They were always on the tractors together. Tom never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his smile and willingness to help others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 38 years, Brenda Titta-Solango; sons, Mark Solango of TX and, John Solango of TN; he was the dear brother of Jim Salango and his wife Tracy Solango of Beckley and, Sandra Aolango-Martin and her husband Jack Martin of Irmo, SC; fond stepfather of Jeff Titta and his wife, Earlena Titta of Elkview, WV and Michelle Titta-Carte and her husband, Chad Carte of Fayetteville, NC; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a large extended family and many friends.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 14 at 4:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV. The Rev. Paul Zutaut will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm. In keeping with his wishes Tom has been cremated.
Tom was born on August 11, 1945, in Beckley, WV to the late Joe Salango (Deceased) and Elizabeth McEwan-Salango (Deceased). Tom attended Lincoln Elementary School, Beckley Junior High and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1963. Tom had a long career for the C&O Railroad and retired from Norfolk and Southern as an electrician foreman.
Tom loved spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and won many tournaments. After his retirement his passion for golf lead him to Scarlet Oaks Country Club at Poca, West Virginia, where he worked and maintained the golf course. Where you saw Tom you saw his best friend, “Shank.” They were always on the tractors together. Tom never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his smile and willingness to help others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 38 years, Brenda Titta-Solango; sons, Mark Solango of TX and, John Solango of TN; he was the dear brother of Jim Salango and his wife Tracy Solango of Beckley and, Sandra Aolango-Martin and her husband Jack Martin of Irmo, SC; fond stepfather of Jeff Titta and his wife, Earlena Titta of Elkview, WV and Michelle Titta-Carte and her husband, Chad Carte of Fayetteville, NC; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a large extended family and many friends.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 14 at 4:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV. The Rev. Paul Zutaut will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm. In keeping with his wishes Tom has been cremated.
On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, our most loved, Thomas “Tom” Anthony Salango of Hurricane, formerly of Beckley went to be with the Lord surrounded by his family. He was 72 years young.
Tom was born on August 11, 1945, in Beckley, WV to the late Joe Salango (Deceased) and Elizabeth McEwan-Salango (Deceased). Tom attended Lincoln Elementary School, Beckley Junior High and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1963. Tom had a long career for the C&O Railroad and retired from Norfolk and Southern as an electrician foreman.
Tom loved spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and won many tournaments. After his retirement his passion for golf lead him to Scarlet Oaks Country Club at Poca, West Virginia, where he worked and maintained the golf course. Where you saw Tom you saw his best friend, “Shank.” They were always on the tractors together. Tom never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his smile and willingness to help others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 38 years, Brenda Titta-Solango; sons, Mark Solango of TX and, John Solango of TN; he was the dear brother of Jim Salango and his wife Tracy Solango of Beckley and, Sandra Aolango-Martin and her husband Jack Martin of Irmo, SC; fond stepfather of Jeff Titta and his wife, Earlena Titta of Elkview, WV and Michelle Titta-Carte and her husband, Chad Carte of Fayetteville, NC; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a large extended family and many friends.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 14 at 4:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV. The Rev. Paul Zutaut will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm. In keeping with his wishes Tom has been cremated.
Tom was born on August 11, 1945, in Beckley, WV to the late Joe Salango (Deceased) and Elizabeth McEwan-Salango (Deceased). Tom attended Lincoln Elementary School, Beckley Junior High and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, Class of 1963. Tom had a long career for the C&O Railroad and retired from Norfolk and Southern as an electrician foreman.
Tom loved spending time with family and friends. He was an avid golfer and won many tournaments. After his retirement his passion for golf lead him to Scarlet Oaks Country Club at Poca, West Virginia, where he worked and maintained the golf course. Where you saw Tom you saw his best friend, “Shank.” They were always on the tractors together. Tom never met a stranger and will always be remembered for his smile and willingness to help others.
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved wife of 38 years, Brenda Titta-Solango; sons, Mark Solango of TX and, John Solango of TN; he was the dear brother of Jim Salango and his wife Tracy Solango of Beckley and, Sandra Aolango-Martin and her husband Jack Martin of Irmo, SC; fond stepfather of Jeff Titta and his wife, Earlena Titta of Elkview, WV and Michelle Titta-Carte and her husband, Chad Carte of Fayetteville, NC; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews; a large extended family and many friends.
Memorial services will be Sunday, January 14 at 4:00 pm in the Melton Mortuary Chapel, 1200 Harper Road, Beckley, WV. The Rev. Paul Zutaut will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm. In keeping with his wishes Tom has been cremated.
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