Harold Salk, 92

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. – Harold Salk, of East Greenwich, died on July 31, 2024, in Warwick. He was the beloved husband of the late Carolyn (Bohn) Salk for 64 years.

Born and raised in Providence, son of the late Samuel and Ruth (Fleisig) Salk, he remained in Providence until marrying Carolyn. They moved to Warwick and raised their family there, where they remained for 50 years before relocating to their home in East Greenwich, where he has been for the last 17 years.

Harold served in the military as a medic during the Korean Conflict stationed in Germany. He and Carolyn enjoyed jazz music, dining out and traveling around the world. Harold always made sure to bring home a new souvenir spoon for his ever-expanding collection. Harold and Carolyn were passionate sailors often seen navigating Narragansett Bay and making trips to Newport on their sailboat “3/4 Time.” He was a member of the East Greenwich Yacht Club and Newport Yacht Club for many years.

At the age of 70, Harold decided to take up a new hobby, golf, which he became very passionate about. But what Harold loved more than sailing, golfing or traveling was his work. He was a proud third-generation owner of Salk’s Hardware & Marine, receiving a Golden Hammer Award for over 50 years of service to the hardware industry. In 1956 he made the pivotal decision to transition the business to a dedicated hardware and marine store, paving the way for the future success and longevity of the family business. When the pandemic struck in 2020, he took a step down and retired, allowing his son and grandsons to continue to grow and expand the family business.

He was the devoted father of Jeffrey (Beth) Salk, Richard (Martha) Salk and Michael (Harriet) Salk. He was the loving grandfather of Benjamin (Allie), Adam (Elissa), Emily, Katie, Sydney and Skyler. He was the cherished great-grandfather of four. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife and his sister, Noberta Gross.

Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.