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Samuel S. Saletta

Samuel S. Saletta

, 94, of Fredonia died Monday morning (March 13, 2017) at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk following a brief illness.

He was born June 16, 1922 in Laona, the son of the late Anthony and Santa (DiCarlo) Saletta. Mr. Saletta had been employed as a custodian for the Cassadaga School System.

A lifelong resident of Chautauqua County, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of the Cassadaga Memorial American Legion Post 1280. He enjoyed spending time with his canine companion, Hooch.

Survivors include one daughter, Carol Steger of Fredonia; one son, Kevin Saletta of Fredonia; three grandchildren, Gwyn Steger, Jeremy Saletta, and Michael Saletta; and several nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Rita M. (Meger) Salett who died May 21, 2000.

Samuel S. Saletta

Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. in Cassadaga Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel P. Walsh officiated. Military Honors were accorded by the Cassadaga Memorial American Legion Post #1280. Arrangements were by the McGraw-Kowal Funeral Home.