David L. Salk, 71

PROVIDENCE — David L. Salk, 71, died Sunday, Aug. 9 at Rhode Island 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 Brandon Salk. Dear brother of Richard Salk and his wife Cate of Warwick and Amy Rottenberg and her husband Jim of Clarksburg, Md.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Kidney Cancer Foundation through the American Cancer Society.