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Joe Offer Obit: Tony Saletan (1931-2025) (6) RE: Obit: Tony Saletan (1931-2025) 31 Aug 25


I was hoping one of the major newspapers would have an obituary for Tony, but I haven't seen one yet. Some of the Facebook threads have conderful stories, and here's an obituary at legacy.com:
    Anthony "Tony" David Saletan died peacefully in Tacoma, Washington, on August 26, 2025, at the age of 94. He was a loving husband and devoted father, cherished friend to many in the American folk song and dance communities, and an engaging performer who brought music, song, and cultural fellowship to people throughout the world.

    Tony was born on June 29, 1931 in New York City to Rose (Heller) Saletan and David Saletan. He was the second of two children, with an older sister, Rhoda. He attended the Walden School in New York's Upper West Side and earned degrees from Harvard University in social relations and music education. Tony initially settled in Greater Boston, later moving to the Tacoma area.

    He is survived by his wife Jill Rosenthal, MD, children Nina, Jesse, Charlie, and Emily, grandchildren Kevin, Sean, and Steven, nephew Peter, niece Tonia, and first wife Irene.

    A memorial will be planned for a later date, to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to WGBH TV Boston or the public television or public radio station of your choice.
Here's his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl3baxZtM1kUJS6WpH-RokQ

Let's all sing children's program
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feclszHb8y8


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