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Posted: 10:23 AM Jul 9, 2009
Funeral Today for Longtime Huntington Sports Writer
Family, friends and fellow journalists gathered Thursday to say goodbye to Ernie Salvatore. Reporter: WSAZ News StaffEmail Address: news@wsaz.com |
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UPDATE: Thursday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Family, friends and fellow journalists are gathering Thursday to say goodbye to Ernie Salvatore.
He funeral is being held at St Joeseph Catholic Church in Huntington.
Ernie died on July 3 at the age of 87. Ernie was most remembered for his many years as the Executive Sports Editor at the Herald-Dispatch.
ORIGINAL STORY
HUNTINGTON, W.Va (WSAZ) -- Longtime Hearld Dispatch writer Ernie Salvatore was found dead early Friday morning.
The Hearld Dispatch confirms that Salvatore died in his sleep. He was 87-years-old.
Salvatore was a sports writer for the paper for more than six decades.
Click on the "view slideshow" link above to see photos of Salvatore courtesy of the Herald-Dispatch.
Click here to read more about Salvatore's life and career from the Herald-Dispatch.
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Posted by: booger
on Jul 6, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Mr. Salvatore was just a great guy. Huntington will never be the same without him.
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Posted by: a writing fan
on Jul 4, 2009 at 10:21 PM
The news world has lost a journalistic giant. What Ernie did for Marshall sports will always be remembered. Had it not been for his undying devotion and true compassion, Marshall football maynot be here today. WE ARE MARSHALL.....thanks to people such as Ernie. There will never be another. Thanks!
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Posted by: KOJACK
on Jul 4, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Rest in peace Ernie, you will be missed by one and all.....
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