James J. Salamatin

On February 25, 2012, James J. 'Sal' Salamatin entered into eternal peace in Fernandina Beach, Florida. A Philadelphia native, Sal attended Frankford High School where he was an All-State running back and captain of the football team. He worked at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard from 1979-1994. Upon it's closing he was transferred and retired the Trident Refit Facility at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in St. Mary's, Georgia. As a devoted dad & father to children, James N. Salamatin and April-Lee Ahern (Todd), he was the BEST Pop-Pop to Connor and Kylie. Loving brother to his identical twin, Timmy, Carmelita, Rose 'Bubbles', Juanita, Uncle Domingo (Pat), Donna (deceased), Vincent (deceased). Uncle Jimmy loved ALL of his nieces and nephews dearly. Family and friends past and present he held dear to his heart. All are invited to celebrate his life at St. Joachim's Church for a memorial mass on Thursday, March 15, 2012