Salk, David L.
DATELINE: Cranston
Salk, David L., 71, died Sunday, August 9, 2026 at RI Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Lori (Levin) Salk for 41 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Lewis and Charlotte (Gilden) Salk, he had lived in Cranston for 33 years, previously living in Warwick. He worked in business paper sales for over 20 years and for Verizon selling plans and phones for 11 years, retiring in 2022. David was a graduate of Pilgrim High School Class of ’73 and Bryant College Class of ’80. He was a member of Touro Fraternal Association. David enjoyed baseball and was a huge Red Sox fan. He also liked golf, skiing, walking, and cats.
Devoted father of Tyler and Brandon Salk. Dear brother of Richard Salk and his wife Cate of Warwick and Amy Rottenberg and her husband Jim of Clarksburg, MD.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Shiva will be observed at his late residence, 27 Bakewell Ct., Cranston, Wednesday 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Kidney Cancer Foundation through the American Cancer Society.
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Meeting ID: 851 3489 3761
Passcode: 211008
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To all the family,sorry for your loss of husband and brothers.
Dave and I were coworkers at Verizon many years ago. We got along famously and we ended up becoming partners in a pool league. I always enjoyed my times with Dave and remember him fondly. My condolences to his wife and children and the rest of his loved ones.
I’m so sorry for your loss, David was a great guy and a great friend. During my time working with Dave he was always a joy to be around. I learned a tremendous amount from Dave, and there is hardly a day that goes by when I’m working when I don’t think about what I learned from him.
Dave Dave…..RIP buddy. I always remember our crazy times at VZW and after work together. Be at peace my friend.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of your husband. May his memory be a blessing to you and your family.