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Patrick Saletta Obituary

Saletta, Patrick "Pat" D. age 64, died November 24, 2007, in Costa Rica, the paradise he now called home. Pat worked for Harza Engineering Co. for many years then Rush North Shore Hospital before moving to Tampa, FL and just over 2 years ago to Costa Rica. The beloved son of Mary (nee Blough) (late Thomas) Brennan and the late Salvatore "Sam" Saletta, M.D., loving brother of Robert (Geraldine), Gerald (Kay) and Dennis (Marla) Saletta, also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be dearly missed by many friends both here and in Costa Rica. A Memorial Gathering will be Sunday, January 13, 2008, from 1 p.m. until the Celebration of Life Service 3 p.m., at Nelson Funeral Home, 5149 N. Ashland Ave., at Foster. Memorials in Pat's name to the Chicago Botanic Garden, Tribute Fund, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe, IL, 60022, would be appreciated. Funeral info: 773-561-5147

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 5, 2007.

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Dawn Arnold

November 30, 2023

Pat was my aunties boss we nad alot of fun going to the robin hood for drinks everyday. He was a good guy he is so missed. Memory Eternal. I am sure my aunts are with him having a drink together talking of old times.

Dawn E Arnold

November 29, 2021

Memory Eternal

Mark Richards-Wetzel

December 13, 2007

My deapest Sympathy to Pat's Family. Pat was one of the warmest and open friends I had. I will always hold the memories of Pine Grove and the wonderful roof garden, companionship, spectacular meals and gatherings. Pat will be missed deeply.

Lizz Holmes

December 12, 2007

My sincere condolences to your family. I worked with Pat many years ago at Harza Engineering (when we were both young and cute!) Pat was always upbeat, funny and a joy to be around.

Ethel Naumoff

December 10, 2007

I worked with Pat for many years in the personnel Dept. at Harza Engineering. We had many great times with my sister Marian, I will always remember the long breaks we took down in the Robinhood Rest. for a cocktail or 2. He was a very kind and special person and he will be missed.

JOHN/BUD MIELE/SMITH

December 7, 2007

A dear friend that will be terribly missed! He always welcomed you to his home, his table and his heart. I always picture him in my kitchen in Tampa.......making his infamous stuffed grape leaves! We love that he spent his last years in a enviroment he loved, doing what he loved......cooking & shopping in one of God's beautiful gardens.

Larry Cummings

December 5, 2007

My deepest sympathy to Pat's family. He was a long time friend and former neighbor from the Pine Grove days. We shared many a good time and laughter over the years. There was nothing better than one of Pat's dinner parties.

Joanne Tilden

December 5, 2007

I will always be grateful for Pat's friendship. He was truly a caring human being and respected by all who were forunate enough to know him. I worked with Pat for many years at Harza. We shared many lunches together.

Dawn Arnold

December 5, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to Pat's family. I worked with Pat at Harza Engineering along with my Aunts Marian and Ethel Naumoff. My Aunts worked in the personnal office with Pat.
My Aunt Marian was Pat's Asst. and had passed away Dec. 27th last year. I am sure they are now together talking of all the times they shared at Harza.
BLess all of you and Pat.
Memory Eternal,
Mrs. Dawn E. Arnold

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