Leo Salem Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Another angel got his wings Thursday May 30th 2013 in Brentwood, CA. Leo Salem 85, born in Youngstown Ohio on September 27, 1927. Leo was the youngest survivor of 5 children. His family moved to San Francisco when he was 4 and then moved to Oakland. At the age of 17 Leo joined the Merchant Marine, and is a veteran of WWII. 7 years later he was drafted into the Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. During his time in the service, he traveled the world and loved to explore new places, meet the people and share their cultures. Leo had a 38 year career in construction. He worked as a self-employed carpenter and also for the City of Oakland and Alameda County. He loved to build homes and create new spaces for people. He retired in 1985. Leo and Cyrina (his wife of 58 years) raised their daughters Teresa and Susan in the Montclair sector of Oakland. In the late 60’s the Salems owned and operated Salem’s Red Skillet restaurant in Montclair. After 41 years of loving the Oakland Hills, in 2003 they moved to flatter ground in Brentwood. Leo’s hobbies included oil painting; jewelry making, fishing, magic, gambling, his prideful rose garden, astronomy, mechanics, music, nature and spending time with his family. Leo is survived by his wife Cyrina; daughters Teresa Salem Saunders (Dennis) & Susan Salem Slavoutski (Sergei). He will be greatly missed and will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Friday June 7, 2013 10:00 A.M. St. Mary Catholic Church 2039 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1965 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions may be made to Sutter Hospice 4071 Port Chicago Hwy, Ste.120, Concord, CA 94520 in memory of Leo Salem.

Leo Salem

September 27, 1927 - May 30, 2013