Gerald Salvatore

July 22, 2021

Gerald Salvatore of Ft. Meyers, FL passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the age of 74 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, with Carol, his children and his brothers and sisters by his side. Born in Newark NJ on February 11, 1947 to parents Gerald and Eleanor Salvatore (née Contaldi ); Jerry grew up in Pequannock. He eventually resided in Spring Lake Heights, NJ and then Toms River. After retiring, he relocated to Ft. Myers, FL with his companion Carol Franzyshen. During the course of his life, Jerry followed one of his childhood passions, to build auto motive engines and race cars. He enjoyed racing his cars at Wall Stadium and Island Drag Way. Jerry was an engine builder and a machinist by profession for 30 years before becoming a teacher at Ocean County Vocational School in Toms River, NJ. Jerry is survived by his partner Carol Franzyshen; his children Yvonne Irvin and Craig Salvatore; his grandchildren, Shayne, Lyla, Skylar, Sophia and Gia ; his brother James Salvatoriello and his sisters, Elaine Forgione and Marianne Baudistel. Visitation is planned for Monday, August 9, 2021 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Carmona Bolen Funeral Home located at 412 Main St. TomsRiver, NJ 08753 All are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Kidney Fund. www.kidneyfund.org