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Wayne J Saloman Date of Birth: April 25, 1958 Position: Vice President, Government Bond Broker THERE ARE A GREAT MANY GOOD-LOOKING MEN BUT WAYNE WAS HANDSOME – A VERY SPECIAL QUALITY MOST DON’T HAVE. ALWAYS A JACK OF ALL TRADES, MASTER OF MOST, HE COULD DO WHATEVER HE DID TO PERFECTION. HE WAS THE BEST HUSBAND AND FATHER. DEBRA COULD NOT HAVE PICKED A BETTER MAN TO MARRY. WAYNE WAS FAITHFUL LOYAL AND PUT HIS FAMILY BEFORE HIMSELF. ALTHOUGH HE WAS A HARD WORKER AND GOOD PROVIDER, HE LOVED TO VACATION WITH HIS WIFE AND SON AND SPENT WONDERFUL TIMES TOGETHER. FOR WHATEVER TIME WAYNE SPENT ON THIS EARTH, DEBRA AND JUSTIN WERE LUCKY TO BE WITH HIM. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL PLACE OF LOVE IN EVERYONE’S HEART FOR A MAN WHO TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES IN A WONDERFUL WAY. WE WILL REMEMBER HIM FOR THE VERY SPECIAL MAN HE WAS AND HE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY FRIENDS AND FAMILY. MARYANN
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Wayne Saloman – what do we say about him and why did we suffer such a great loss…
He worked his way up from the bottom, as a board boy to successful bond broker at Cantor. He believed that everyone should start at the bottom, work hard, climb the ladder and show the world how to make a name for yourself. Wayne certainly made a name for himself. He was known as “Wayne-O” to his coworkers, clients, their wives, even by the children. At his memorial, everyone who attended showed me how much he was loved and respected.
I, as his wife, was always proud of him. He put his whole heart and soul into whatever he did, whether it was restoring his 1970 GTO, building our first house or just having the greenest grass on the block.
He loved the outdoors. Fishing and hunting was the way he kicked back and relaxed.
As his wife, he was my best friend. We knew each other since 1978 when we were kids. Everyone said we grew up together. All our friends would say Debbie and Wayne – the best team they ever saw.
As a father, no one could beat him. Justin was everything to him. They were “buds”. It was important to him to be there for Justin’s every step of the way…from his first swimming lesson at 6 months old, to football, baseball, swim meets, karate tournaments, parent-teacher night, homework or to just hang out together.
Family was Wayne’s most important priority…he would spend all of his free time with family and friends. But Wayne considered his friends his family. He enjoyed a good party with the best of food – especially steak. When we bought our bigger house a year ago, he was so proud we had parties almost every weekend.
To know Wayne was to love Wayne and everyone did in their own special way.
We will miss his big heart and great smile. I love you…
Wayne – I will and do miss you. Always will, but don’t worry about Justin and Debra. I’ll take good care of them. Of course, a little help from you up there would be nice. Whether you realized it or not, you were the son I never had. I’ll miss you.
Al, father-in-law
Wayne-O, You were such a great guy and I never knew you to be without a smile. I loved coming up to see you and Brian, the surviving duo of the desk. You were one of my favorites and I will never forget you. Take care buddy, I will be seeing you again, someday…
What can I say about Wayne-O? He was truly a character, but mostly a father with a big heart. On the desk he was always saying something funny – most of which can’t be written here (go pound salt…you know the rest), but he always made the place lively. As a father no one was as proud!! He was always singing the highest praises of Justin, especially of how he was an olympic style swimmer just like his dad. I miss having Heinekens with Wayne on the train home and his telling of stories – like how he popped a long-distance wheelie on his motorcycle before totaling it. Wayne-O will never be forgotten – his kind never are. My prayers are with Debbie, Justin and the rest of the Saloman family.
-Erik
MY DADDY WAS THE BEST DADDY IN THE WHOLE WORLD. EVERYONE LOVED HIM, BUT NOT AS MUCH AS I DID. MY DADDY HAD A SAYING “THE BIGGER THE BETTER” AND I REALLY LIKED THAT SAYING. I KNOW THAT MY DADDY IS ALWAYS WITH ME AND I AM GOING TO TRY TO MAKE HIM PROUD OF ME ALL THE TIME. HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU DO AS LONG AS YOU TRIED YOUR HARDEST HE WOULD ALWAY BE PROUD OF ME. I MISS HIM VERY MUCH AND LOVE HIM VERY MUCH. I LOVE YOU DADDY.
LOVE, YOUR SON JUSTIN
Wayne was the son that I was so very proud of. He was a pillar of strength and conviction for his family. He built his first house with sheer determination the way he tackled everything. That impish grin of his was bigger than life and I will miss and love him all of my life.
Respect-that’s the word I will always have for Wayne. Here was a young man determined to accomplish all that he set out to do. From rebuilding a car or a tumbled down bunglow on a canal in Seaford. He was my friend and my son-in-law and my fishing buddy. His most famous quote “The bigger the bait the bigger the fish”. I’m sure the lord has judged you Wayne big enough to keep. God bless you.
I’ve known Wayne for over 30 years. Something of a rebel rouser as a kid, Wayne would get into so many fights, that his mother had to walk him to school. He had grown so much as a person, that to know him as an adult, you would never believe that Wayne would fight with anybody. The fact that Wayne had become so universally liked, is a tribute to his upbringing. He had become a great person and a best friend, one that was both caring and giving. The true test of greatness is whether that person makes the people around them better. Wayne passed this test with flying colors.
Outside of my immediate family, Wayne was the person I probably spent most of my social time with. Wayne’s loss leaves a tremendous void in the lives of all the people he was close with; particularly mine. Every time I want to do something interesting, I want to call Wayne. It will take some time to get past this.
Although the pain of his loss is great, my friendship with Wayne has been incredibly rewarding.
Wayne, I love you and miss you. Rest in peace in my friend.
What I remember and loved most about Wayne was his genuine warmth and kind heart. No matter when you saw him he always welcomed you with that wonderful grin and a great bear hug. He always laughed at your jokes no matter how awful!…and always made you feel part of his “pack”. I always loved watching him with Deb and Justin because you could honestly see how much he loved them and how proud he was that they were in his life.
When that awful day happened I do remember one thing that comforted me…Wayne truly lived a happy life. He took joy in all he did and all he had….he never let a moment pass him by. I hope to do the same. We were all lucky to have known him. We love him and will miss him always, Lisa and Cameron Cramer
Wayne…2 1/2 years ago you walked into our lives on a football field. Since that day, we shared many special times…cheering at football games, Bronco picnics, unpacking at your new house, your first trip to Gilgo Beach, parties, and our last get together at our new house. The image of you on the diving board in your orange bathing suit will be with us forever.
In the short time we knew you…you gave us a lifetime of memories. We will never forget you or how special of a man you were.
We love you and miss you very much. One day we will all be together again…until then you will live in our hearts forever.
I first met Wayne at an FBI Christmas party, shortly after he was hired in the mid 80’s. He was being escorted out of the nightclub by security for “confronting” a man who obnoxiously cut the coat check line in front of him.
Wayne was one to stand up for his rights, no matter what. He used his hard working, determined demeanor to carve a successful career on Wall St.
He started at the bottom, paid his dues, and perservered through many years of hard work to provide for his family. His stories about hunting trips and fishing adventures , and fishing were legendary and hilarious. Not to mention his car and house building stories. He was a classic, and had so much energy it was amazing. He was also generous with his time, and a great friend to many. He was always willing to help in any difficult pinch. He was almost super human in those regards.
Those people at Cantor had no chance to escape, because if anyone could have found a way to safety, it would have been Wayne. He would have kicked down doors, broke through walls, jumped or swung down flights; broken bones and all. If he couldn’t make it out, nobody could.
He was a legendary character, and will be sorely and very sadly missed.
Wayne was the true American success story. Not only was he a success in
business, he was a success as a husband and father. He
was respected by all who knew him. Wayne was an up front guy, and
we always enjoyed being with him. We watched him and Debbie build a
beautiful life together. Wayne worked hard and played hard, but always put his
family first. We are proud to have know and loved him. We will always be
there for Debbie and Justin for as long as we live.
Uncle Joe and Aunt Terry.
Blessed, that is the first word to come to my mind when I think of Wayne, which is quite often. We do not always get to choose whom we meet or when, but rarely we are fortunate enough to encounter a treasure of a special kind. Sadly, some of our most valuable treasures are stolen from us and cannot be replaced… I feel blessed having had the opportunity to know Wayne, and for all the goodness he was able to share with all the people he cared about in his life. We will all miss you Wayne, more than just words can say. But, I know you are learning to fly in Heaven, just as you learned to fly here on Earth.
Wayne had a great passion for life.When he wanted to take exciting vacations, he took them. When he wanted to hunt and fish, he did it. When he wanted to buy a boat, a motorcycle and a house, he bought them. He just didn’t talk about things he wanted to do, he was a doer, he did them. Wayne was a hard worker, but he understood that hard work in itself is a means to an end, it was a means to provide a better life for he, Debbie and Justin. Wayne, we loved and enjoyed you, we will miss you.
Wayno-
The hardest working man on Wall Street!
I can hear your laugh as you tell one of your wild weekend stories. The way your eyes would dance and sparkle when you talked about Justin.
God Bless your family and friends
There are certain people in this world that leave such an impression on the hearts of both family & friends that you don’t even have to have know them to appreciate all the love and goodness they brought to the people who loved them…unfortunately Wayne, we never met. Through a simple twist of fate, Debra, Justin & I have become friends in the four long months you’ve been gone. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for them to help them over the hurdle of losing you. May God keep you in the special place where angels from this earth are sent…I will always be there for them, as I know you’ll always be – at their side to help them along the way.
Wayne-
We have so many wonderful memories. We’ll miss your laugh, your grin and larger than life personality. We will try to make you proud when we build our campfires. We love you and miss you. Thanks for being a great friend. God Bless!
I started working with Wayne way back in 1985 at FBI and I must say he was one of the Wall Street’s most genuine characters. I will never forget Wayne coming to work at 8am and telling anyone who listened about how he was building his own house on the water. I give him a lot of credit. I loved getting Wayne worked up about his GTO. I once offered him $500 for his old car. If you knew Wayne then you can imagine his response. I had not seen Wayne in about 5 years but I still felt as if I lost a good friend.
Wayne-o, where do I begin? I was the only girl on my desk for many years. Wayne-o was the only one that took me under his wing and never made be feel left out. Wayne taught me to be the best that I could be. He gave me accounts of his to cover because he knew I can be a good broker. Wayne made me the person that I am today. He showed me how to be brave, strong, proud and a hard worker. I always told myself Wayne was the brother I never had. He was always there for me no matter what. Wayne-o, I know you can hear me. I just want to thank you for all the things you did for me. I love you and will always miss your advice, help and most of all your stories. Thanks for being kind to my husband Jay. You’re one friend that I’ll never ever forget. I know you will find a way to protect Debbie and Justin. I can’t wait to tell Justin all the funny stories of his dad!
My God Bless you Debbie and Justin.
WAYNE,
YOU WERE SO MANY THINGS TO ALL WHO KNEW YOU, BUT TO ME YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BROTHER, PROTECTOR, GOD-FATHER TO MY DAUGHTER JACLYN AND A BROTHER TO MY HUSBAND BOBBY AND MOST OF ALL MY FRIEND. I HAVE A HOLE IN MY HEART THAT CAN NEVER BE FILLED,BUT I DO CHERISH THE CLOSENESS WE SHARED.I AM THANKFUL FOR ALL THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER,AND THE MANY MANY MEMORIES THAT HAVE FILLED MY LIFE. YOU WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVER BE IN MY HEART.I LOVE YOU WAYNE
LOVE YOUR SISTER GINNY (VIRGINIA)
PS I AM SURE YOU ARE HOLDING THE KEY TO THE GATE
DONT GIVE ME A HARD TIME WHEN I GET THERE.
Wayne,
When we first met we got along together immediately. You were a great fishing,hunting,and shooting partner as times were adventurous as could be. Having our cigars and just shooting the breeze we enjoyed each others company. You gave me the nickname BROTHER IN LAW BOB which not only family called me by but friends as well as others.
You were like a brother to me as well as a friend.
I will miss you now and forever.
BROTHER IN LAW BOB
You rarely meet people in your life and feel that you are seeing who they realy are. With Wayne you did. No matter what place he was in life, he was always himself. He was always honest and true to himself and others. He was so funny and had such a good heart. I miss you so much, Wayne-o. I am so happy that I got to spend the time I did hanging out with you and Debbie. We always had such a good time! I only wish that we did it more often. Debbie, you and Justin were his whole world. He showed it in everything he did. Justin, there was never a father who loved his son more. He was always so proud of you. I know that he will always be looking out for both of you. Wayne, I miss you and think of you all the time. I love you.
Uncle Wayne,
Although I never found the time to call, I still remember everything you and my Aunt Debra did for me. Whether it was taking me to the circus as a kid or making it to my wedding last minute, you always found a way to be there for me. I will never forget. I vow to always be there for my Aunt Debra and Justin, no matter what, it is what you would do for me. Take care big guy I’ll see you when I get there.
Love your nephew, Craig
I got to know Wayne professionally and was fortunate enough to become friends with him over beers at the Raccoon Lodge. I looked forward to those evenings as times to discuss not just work, but life. He always had a story that made me laugh, but also made me admire him as father, husband, and friend. His stories were so meaningful that I passed them on to others as words of encouragement and perseverance. Wayne somehow seemed to face a lot of adversity, but always rose above it and better yet, was able to keep his sense of humor and love for life. He also had an uncanny talent for making the people around him a better person. He loved the outdoors, and fishing with him was always an experience/adventure. Just as he was at his job as a broker, he was the hardest working fisherman. I know you have all heard the saying the bigger the bait the bigger the fish. Wayne’s optimism was relentless. Wayne was a kind, gentle and generous man. He was a great father, husband and friend and we will all miss him greatly.
Just wanted to say that he was pleasure to work with and he was always talking about how much he loved his family, he will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
cheryl carlsen-pupo
All I have to say is Wayne was one of a kind. He loved to talk; I would see him in the smoking room. He loved his wife and his son. He would tell me stories about his son in Karate, he was so proud of him. All I have to say is sorry for your loss. MO
I worked with Wayne from 1987-1989 on the Intermediate desk at FBI. I will always remember how he worked his tail off. I can still see and hear him as he worked the board. We had a lot of laughs back in those days and Wayne was always great to me. He would spend hours talking about his RV, the house he was building or how in his former life he used to bang out fenders. I also recall how he considered himself lucky to have the wife he did. While other guys would complain about wives or girlfriends, Wayne spoke lovingly about his. I’m glad I had to chance to get to know him.
Dear Wayne,
I miss you Wayne-o. It has been a year and I still can’t believe you are not here. I am so thankful that I knew you. I have so many fond memories and think of you all the time. Thank you for your friendship. I will never forget you. You are such a special person.
XXXXX
OOOOO
WAYNE,
YOU WHERE MORE THAN JUST MY BROTHER, YOU WHERE MY GOOD FRIEND AND BEST MAN. YOU WHERE A GREAT PERSON. LIFE WITH YOU WAS ALWAYS AN ADVENTURE OF WHICH I AND EVERYONE WHO KNEW YOU IS ONLY BETTER FOR BASED UPON THE EXPIERENCE. THE MEMORIES OF YOU WILL BE CHERISHED FOREVER. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU EVEN THOUGH I FEEL YOUR PRESENCE AROUND ME. WATCH OVER MY SON JONATHAN AND THE WHOLE FAMILY UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.
LOVE ALWAYS, JAY
P.S. DON’T GIVE GINNY A HARD TIME AT THE GATE.
Dear Wayne,
Please continue to watch over Debbie and Justin and protect them from heaven. You are sadly missed very much. You’d be so proud how they are trying hard to go on with their lives and are doing the best they can. Please help guide them through life, through every step. Debbie and Justin are special people- you were everything to them! I’m sure you are in a beautiful and peaceful place. My heart, love and prayers also go out to the other members of your family.
Wayne,
It’s been FOUR years to the day that those bastards took you away. Not often does a day go by that I don’t think of you and I cry,but mostly laughter is what I remember ,week ends at Kenny & Debbies house,The Saloman family picnics and “Bath Tub Racing”in the park.
With out your help I would have never known how to be a Proud “FAT GUY”. Every time I fire up the BBQ I can’t help but think of you!
Now I hear the bell from when and where you all fell and I hope like hell I get a chance to make them pay!! Well I hope and pray some day…
Look upon us as we looked up to you.
You are a bright star, a guiding light to let us all know that it will be all right and we will all make it through.
I look forward to seeing you again my friend, well……….until then.be at peace my friend.
Robert J. Keller
I knew Wayne for a short period of time while I worked at PaineWebber. I will always remember Wayne. He was a great person. He was the first to introduce me to eating lamb and since then I loved eating lamb. I also remembered that he took out his wallet and said to me “This is what I live for” and it was a picture of his young son. I was very touched by him and his person. God Bless Wayne and his family.
Wayne O ,
I still think of you all the time.
Its amazing how the little time we did get to spend together still influences me to this very day.
See you when the time is right.
10 years……….
RJK
It has been 20 years since the last time I saw you I miss you as much today and the first day you were taken away from us. What keeps me going is remembering all of the good times we had and how you showed how much you loved myself and justin. You will always be our angel we love you spread your wings and fly high over us