Edwin Thomas Salz, 64, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 in Port Charlotte.
He was born November 18, 1951 in Bronx, New York and moved to Punta Gorda thirty-two Years ago from Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Tom enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially the Dallas Cowboys and The Boston Red Sox, although his siblings enjoyed the Yankees. Surfing in his younger years is what really made him laugh and smile, although his heart belonged to riding his Harleys. His prize possession “the dragon” was by far his favorite.
Survived by his wife, Terry M. Salz of Punta Gorda; a daughter, Tara & Jonny Sutphin of Punta Gorda; Three sisters, Anne Salz of Clinton, CT, Chris and Lance Bennett of Westbrook, CT, and MaryEllin and James Wieckhorst of Port Charlotte; two brothers, Tim Salz of Alabama and John and Tina Salz of Virgina; survived by his mother MaryEllin and Harold Street of Port Charlotte; two Grandchildren, Jordan Sutphin and LJ Sutphin both of Punta Gorda; several nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by a brother Jami, sister Nancy, and father Edwin Thomas Salz Sr.
There will be a memorial service held on Friday, March 25, at 2:00 PM, at Roberson Funeral Home, 215 Mary Street, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950. Rev. Bob Carlson will officiate.
Friends and loved ones may visit at www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Punta Gorda Chapel.