Birth date: Jun 5, 1970 Death date: Jun 2, 2026
Michael William Salender, Sr., age 55, of Cape Coral, Florida, passed away on June 2, 2026, at AdventHealth Port Charlotte following recent heart surgery. Born on June 5, 1970, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Michael was formerly of Tr Read Obituary
No words can express, only know I’m thinking of you all during this incredibly difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your family.
I worked with Mike awhile back, he was a great co worker, the willingness of completion, solving, hardworking motivation and the jokes he brought each and everyday made coming to work great. Salamander, Rest Easy Airman
Although I knew Michael primarily through his son, Austin, the kind of father he was left a lasting impression on me. I met Austin about ten years ago when he was a young man working on Sanibel, and I always appreciated that Michael and his family wanted to know who their son’s friends were—even with our 30-year age difference. To me, that reflected a parent’s enduring love and desire to protect their child. No matter how old our children become, that instinct to care for their well-being never fades.
My heartfelt condolences to Austin and the entire family. May the memories of Michael’s love, guidance, and devotion bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
My deepest sympathies go out to Angie and the boys, Mike, Austin, Christian, and Tanner. And all who loved him. I can’t tell you how it saddens me to hear this devastating news.
I worked with Mike Salendar for many years. Mike was always supportive colleague, willingly offering help to others. He took great pride in assuring our customers were provided with the best possible service. We valued him as a colleague. He was funny, and sensitive and caring. But most of all, he was genuine, in all things he did. He genuinely cared about his work, his customers, his coworkers and loved his family ❤ He often talk about Angie and his four boys, it was obvious how much he carried them in his heart. If I had to share a story about Mike, its hard to choose there are so many good ones. I remember when we first met. We were interviewing him, Mike was much younger back then and I believe nervous. As we went through our questions Mike would answer each with such enthusiasm and detail, we often would get off track, Mike had us engaged and laughing. And what was supposed to be a 30-minute interview ended up being an hour and 30 minutes. But we loved him and as you know he got the job.
I am happy to have known him. My heart and prayers go out to you all.
Michael loved his family, and his family loved him. He will be missed always!
I love you baby brother. Fly High, until we meet again 💙
Kimberly Crosby lit a candle in memory of Michael Salender
