He was the beloved husband of Carole (Lipson) Saltzman, with whom he shared almost 60 years of marriage.
Born in Lynn, MA on July 1, 1940, he was a son of the late Charles H. Saltzman, Sr. and Emily (Gagnon) Saltzman. Charles attended St. Mary’s High School, and following his graduation attended Salem State College, where he received a bachelor’s degree in Education. He then went on to work as an English teacher for Breed Junior High School for 5 years, before making his home at Lynn English High School teaching senior English for over 35 years. While working as a teacher, Charles also found time to work part time for Shawmut Bank, which later became Bank of America, for 40 years.
Charles was beloved by so many in his community. Whether it was for his cunning sense of humor or his kindness and compassion in the classroom, he cared for all he met deeply. His students lovingly referred to him as “grandfather” or “chuck” instead of Mr. Saltzman. He also taught the CCD Confirmation Class for many years for St. Pius Church, and advised school trips to Italy and France. Charles was involved with Red & Gray Varsity as well as the Football Boosters, and was an advisor for the LEHS Cheerleading Team. When he had down time, he loved to read, play scrabble with his family, and spend time at his second home, his dream getaway, in Naples, Maine with his wife.
Along with his beloved wife, Charles is survived by his six children, Caroline LoPresti and her husband Lt. Anthony LoPresti of Saugus, Anne Roy and her husband Robert of Saugus, Christopher Saltzman of Swampscott, Charles Saltzman of Swampscott, Walter Saltzman of Lynn, and James Saltzman and his wife Christine of Bedford, NH; his 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; his siblings, John Saltzman and Barbara Darisse; his sisters-in-law, Dolores Cassidy and her husband Robert, and Juanita Rich and her husband Walter, as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Charles was the brother of the late Dorothy Harris, and William Saltzman.
Arrangements: Friends and family are welcome to call at the Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Wednesday, June 24th from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. His Funeral Mass will be held at St. Pius Church, Lynn, at 12 p.m. Burial will follow at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. As an expression of sympathy, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles’ honor to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923.
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