Larry Salai, Sr., Class of 1973, who
had a bone marrow transplant March 18 because he had AML (Acute Meloid
Leukemia), passed away Sunday, December 27.
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| Larry Salai, Sr. |
Larry was from Carolina but lived in
Fairmont.
His
children are Amanda Salai Kropog, North Marion Class of
1997; Jennifer Salai of
Morgantown; and Staff Sargent Larry Gene
Salai, Jr. of Conroe, Texas.
The
Salai family is spread through Monongah High history: James Salai, Class of
1966, who recently return from a trip to Ireland; Mickey Salai Satterfield,
Class of 1967; Daniel Salai, Class of 1970; Frank Salai, Class of 1973; Debra Sue Salai Rush, Class of 1975; and Bryan Salai,
North Marion 1982.
Larry’s
obituary:
Larry
Gene Salai, Sr., 60, of Shinnston, died peacefully after a long illness on
Sunday, December 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
He was
born September 25, 1955 in Fairmont, a son of Violet Yuchek Salai of Carolina,
WV and the late James Salai.
Survivors
include his three children; daughter Jennifer Salai and her fiance' Greg
Westfall of Morgantown, daughter Amanda Salai Kropog and her husband TSGT
Charles Kropog of Shaw AFB, SC, and son SSGT Larry Gene Salai, Jr. and his wife
Elizabeth of Conroe, TX; five grandchildren, Nicholas, Katie, Braden, Ryleigh
and Jonathan; his brother, Dan Salai and his wife Robin; one niece, Jamie
Salai; one nephew, Cary Salai; and Regina Humphrey.
Larry
loved rebuilding old cars, remodeling houses, woodworking and fishing.
At
Larry's request, there will be no public visitation and his wishes for
cremation to take place will be honored by his children.
Family
and friends are invited to gather at the Central United Methodist Church, 301
Fairmont Ave., Fairmont, on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 12 Noon until the time
of the memorial service at 1 PM with Rev. Hal J. Hevener officiating.
The
family has entrusted Larry's professional services to Smith Funeral &
Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Morgantown.
To
send personal condolences, order flowers, or for other symbolic gestures,
please visit www.smithfuneralandcremationcare.com
.
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