Obituary - NORMAN SALINSKY

Norman Salinsky, age 79, of Poinciana, passed away on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Poinciana Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1938, in Bronx, New York, to the late Abraham and Rebecca Cohen Salinsky.

Norman was a graduate of New York University and was one of the pioneers in modern information technology systems. On Sept. 6, 1958, in the Bronx, he married the former Jaya Stelcner, his wife of nearly 60 years, who survives him. Norman and Jaya moved from New Jersey to Miami in 1979 and then relocated to the Orlando area in 2002. They became members of Congregation Shalom Aleichem in Kissimmee and Norman served several terms as president.

In addition to his wife, Norman is survived by his son, Steven (Eileen) of Fairfax, Va.; and his daughter, Eileen (Aaron) Thrasher of Charlotte, N.C.; and his grandchildren—Kevin, Sarah, Deirdre, Kian and Aaron.

A funeral service was held in the sanctuary of Congregation Shalom Aleichem with Rabbi Karen Allen officiating. Burial followed in Beth Israel Cemetery, Gotha. In memory of Norman Salinsky, the family requests contributions to Congregation Shalom Aleichem, PO Box 581367, Kissimmee 34758-1367 or the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675-8517.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. 407-599-1180.