Stanley Henry Saloy, Sr.
November 21, 1924 - October 25, 2011
Obituary
Stanley Henry Saloy, Sr.
Stanley was born on November 21, 1924 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the union of Milton Saloy and Leanore Broyard, and died October 25, 2011 at his home in Seattle, WA at the age of 86 years. Stanley was preceded in death by his wife Melrene, his mother Leanore, father Milton, sister Clara, and daughter Patricia.
Stanley attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, and also served in the US Navy from 1943 to 1946.
Stanley started out as a hod carrier back in the late 1940’s where he was trained by his uncle. Within a short period of time his uncle started teaching Stanley to lay bricks so he could get into the union where in those days, the power at that time didn’t welcome bricklayers who had not completed the apprenticeship program, but with the on the job training and guidance, Stanley and his uncle would eventually decide to go around the policies and politics and got into the union. Stanley made foreman in 1950 and held that status for the next 22 years, working for other contractors.
From 1972 – 1995 Stanley became and owned his own company, “Saloy Construction” as a Masonry Contractor where he built many sites that are still standing: the Federal Office Building downtown Seattle on 2nd Ave., the Garfield High School expansion, Wendy’s Restaurants on Rainier Ave. and Aurora Ave., the V.A. Hospital vent box, Rainier Plaza (now known as Safeway), and the King County Aquatics Center in Federal Way. In the midst of all this he still found time to accomplish other things like owning a Semi-Pro Basketball team named SALOY CONSTRUCTION. This team would do very well, taking 3rd place in the Renton Roadrunners Tournament, taking 2nd place in the Larry Wilkens Tournament, and then winning it all in the 1978 -79 Championship. In 1985 he ended joint ventures with Lund Masonry but before he left they accomplished these jobs together: The Bellevue Square Nordstrom, the stands at the University of Washington Football Stadium, the Youth Detention Center on 12th Ave., the Clallam Bay Correction Center, the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in downtown Seattle, and the Promenade 23 shopping center on 23rd and Jackson. During that time he received many, many awards that would show his accomplishments in business as a Dynamic Entrepreneur; this would eventually make him a living legend.
Family and friends may pay their condolences on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Bonney-Watson Funeral Home, 1732 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122, (206)-322-0013. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00 am, with viewing from 10:00 – 10:45 am all at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave., Seattle, WA 98122, (206)-322-6500.
Grandpa you will be missed by many! You were an amazing man! I am learning even more about you every day, I have an enormous amount of respect for you and your many accomplishments. You instilled some of the greatest qualities in my father, Stanley Jr., and he has passed them down to his children. You have been a true inspiration to me. I’ve always admired your strength and determination. You will be with us forever! Until we meet again…may you rest in peace grandpa! I love you! –Marla
Daddy, I sure do miss you right now 🙁 🙁 but I know your in heaven watching over me with ALL the other angels: Mother, Patricia (Pattee), Grandma Saloy, Grandma
Dear Eric,
I it was an honor to know your Dad and to see such a Dedicated father and son at each visit. I will always remember him!
Uncle Stanley you will be missed. Ps make sure the next time I am in Vegas or even at the Muckleshott please please stop in and sprinkle so luck on me… (SMILE) Much Love but you know that. Betty Boo
I worked for Stan in the 1980’s on several projects, including the WA Convention Center.
He was one of the most positive employers I have ever worked for. I valued his friendship and mentoring over the years..
Stan will be missed by the masonry community.
Stanley:
I am very pleased I spent some time with you in May. It was a wonderful visit.
I have great respect for you. I will never forget how loving and caring you and Sis Melrene were to me when I got hit by a car in Seattle. I witnessed the love between you and I carry that memory with me to this day.
When it’s all said and done for me here, I know I’ll see all of you up there, so until then, “keep it movin’ Lucky #13”! Peace, Faith and Always Love….
Stan,
I miss your laugh and wit, we could sure use it now in the industry. Save me some of those gold bricks you guys are laying up there, say hi to my dad for me and I look forward to seeing you again.I suppose there are no fishing limits there, but save me some of those too!
With Deepest Sympathy to the Saloy family. Our thoughts and prayers go with all of you.
Mr. Saloy was a true “Pioneer” and his hard work and legacy surely has opened the doors for others. It was my honor to have met him many years ago. God Bless you and keep all of you.
Michael Yasutake and John
I will miss our conservations we had over the phone through the years. You always had a gift of words and always had a great laugh. I have precious memories now of all the good we had with Ron and Pattee in Las Vegas and Moses Lake. Stanley you were a big force in our family over the years and you presence was always large so now you rest in peace my brother-in-law who I consider my brother. You,Robbie and Hank keep the show going up there and give my love to everyone.
I met Mr. Saloy when we moved to 33rd Ave S in Mt Baker. He was always Mr. Saloy to me – even though we became good friends. To me it was a sign of respect.
Words don’t capture how special he was, how many people he touched and how much he will be missed. I learned a lot from Mr Saloy, and life will be very different without him.
I am sorry for your loss, but celebrate a life well lived. I will cherish my memories of him forever.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
To the Saloy Family,
My deepest condolences to you upon losing your father. He will always be Mr. Saloy to me – growing up at Rainier Playfield and Mt. Baker Beach. (We RAN that beach!) I am deeply respectful for all that he accomplished. He was truly one of the larger presences in my life and he will be dearly missed.
Shauna R. Rogers
Dear Saloy family –
We’re so sorry for your loss. As neighbors for 16 years, we always remember Mr. Saloy as a generous and honorable man, a good neighbor, a talented artist and craftsman in his trade. We are glad he was able to live so many good years on this earth, and trust that he is now at peace. We remember your father with respect and fondness.
– Shash and Bill Woods
We would like to send our deepest sympathies to you and your family in your time of grief. Just know that GOD is with you now and will continue to be.This brings me back to when we use to sneak in his house and run out when he comes home so you would’nt get in trouble (Eric) LOL. Also my last visit 2 days before he went to be with his true Father. That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; Much love to you all Suzette Trahan-Singleton
My Dear Cousins,
What a tremendous loss for the Family , the Patriarch of the Saloys in Western WA . Stanley Sr. will be remembered for many achievements and the LOVE he had for Family. He will be missed.
Love,
Barbara
Hey now Dear Cousins in Seattle,
The handsome
Hey now Dear Cousins,
The handsome, charming Stanley Sr. is dearly missed. I grief with you and feel your sadness. Enjoy Stanley Sr. in good
Trying again: just know I’m sad with you and send sincere sympathy. Red Beans Love, Mona Lisa
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the family. Your Dad has gone to a better place. I know it is hard but you will get through this. You have your memories which never fade. Stay strong in this time of need because you know that is what he would want you to do.
Terrance, Kepta, Saycha
Dear Saloy Family,
We offer our condolences to y’all for the loss of your loving Father. While we have lived in the neighborhood for less than ten years, we felt blessed to know Stan and witness his youthful attitude and energy — always giving us hello, a wave and smile every time we walked his home. Stan’s life achievements were many and we were blessed to know him.
Stanley Jr. and Family,
Knowing your Father was an honor, I enjoyed our phone conversations checking up on each other we always had a good laugh. Veteran to Veteran Stanley and I shared a deep appreciation for life and he lived life to the fullest. I will alway remember Stanley as up beat and full of life with a big smile.
Anthony Saloy
Stan, This is Stan, I want to wish you a safe trip to old St. Peters gate and the heavenly host that awaits. I enjoyed working with you as a supplier of masonry materials. We had many a good time on and off the job site. You were a dam straight shooter, and a pretty good fisherman. You left a legacy of children and grand children in the industry, along with your mark of doing business right. I consider it a pleasure to have work with you.
The community has lost a giant who fought and sacraficed to make to the road easier for other black contractors and those seeking equity in the field of construction. Mr. Saloy’s humor
and candor will truly be missed by those fortunate enough to
have had the opportunity to cross his path. God bless the Saloy family.
I will miss you much. I want you know that will always think about you and have that smile on my face no matter what. My prayers, huges,and smile will be there you and your family.
Love always Antoinette Smile always.!!!!!!!!1
My prayers go out to the family.
God Bless
Pops (Stanley) the father of Eric Saloy who’d dance like Micheal Jackson throughout the 70s and 80s to present was in a singing group called “Airamis” and Pop would drive us in the Black Community Parade on the back of one of his flatbed “expensive” truck we us to say. Stanley Saloy will always be remembered one good way or another:)
Stanley will surly be missed.
God Bless Pops
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free
I’m following the path God has laid you see.
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I found that peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much
Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free
To the family sorry about your loss and my prayers go out to the family. Stanley Jr. we love you and I will see you on the 19th hole.
God Bless
Our condolences to all of the Saloy family. We were really saddened to hear of your loss, and we hope that you will find great comfort in remembering good times with your dad.
Jenny and Adam Ott
Neighbors on 33rd Ave S
Dear Saloy Family,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
God Bless
To the Saloy family – Prayers are with you all as you go through this time of your loss. Do not make this a sad moment, but a moment to celebrate the homecoming of one of God’s great servants. Rejoice in the thought that you too may be reunited when God call you home. Oh what a celebration.
Hold memories and good times close to heart.
Dee
To the Saloy family thanks you for letting me get to know your dad. he was a great man and fun person. Please don’t cry but jump for joy cause you know he is in the great arms of the Lord. i wish a could be there to add to the love, but my fam is going thru some tuff times…
Michael Johnson
I have a heavy broken heart
Saloy family – I am so sorry for your loss. I’m sending prayers of comfort and strength to you in this hard time. I know there aren’t words to express the pain you’re going through right now. Your dad was truly a Seattle legend, and the neighborhood just won’t be the same without him. It feels like all my life I’ve been waving to him as he drove by in his truck and shouting “Hi Mr. Saloy!” It makes me sad that I’ll never see him again.
Eric, Jeffrey and Stan Jr. – We moved next door to your Dad in April 1998 amd enjoyed getting to know him over the past 13 and a half years. Stan was a keen observer, we appreciated his insights on everything from national politics to the ups and downs of the Mariners and Seahawks. We love this neighborhood, and Stan’s good nature, good humor and thoughfulness were a strong part of what made this neighborhood so enjoyable. We will miss Stan and keep him in our hearts. Our condolences to you.
Saloy family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember when your family lived a block from us on 24th Avenue. I knew the kids better than I did Mr. Saloy but my heart goes out to you in your loss.