Richard Salatino

Richard Salatino

April 27, 1956 - January 24, 2022

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MADISON Wis./YAKIMA, Wash. - Richard P. “Rick” Salatino, 65, died on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022, in Madison, Wis.


Rick was born in Yakima, Wash., on April 27, 1956, to Philip and Lorraine Salatino. He attended St. Paul Cathedral School, Carroll High School, and graduated from Davis High School in 1974. He went on to earn undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Biochemistry from Western Washington University in Bellingham, and a master’s degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Arizona, in Tucson.


He moved to Madison in 1992, where he was employed as a Scientific Training Manager at Promega Corporation. His work took him places around the world, including Europe, Asia, and Central and South America.


Rick was endlessly curious, a prolific reader, and lifelong learner. He leaves a large circle of family, friends, and colleagues who enjoyed his keen intellect, quick wit, and endearing personality. He will be deeply missed by all.


Rick is survived by his sisters, Maria (Mark) Hatcher, Kathleen Schneider, and Juliann Salatino; nieces and nephews, Meredith (David) Harrigan, Michael (Kari) Hatcher, Jordan Schneider, Ryan Schneider and Chloe (Ben) Salatino Payne; grandniece, Genevieve Harrigan; and grandnephew, Ezra Salatino Payne. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Carol Salatino.


In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services.  


Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420





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George Gilhuly
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It saddens me to hear that Rick has passed. We went to school together at St. Paul's & Carroll. Rick was smart and full of wit and satire. These later years when I would go by his old family home on Chestnut I would wonder what he was doing now. I just wanted the family to know he will be remembered, and may he be at peace now. George Gilhuly
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Juli Salatino
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I love you Rick. You were a good brother. Juli
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Tom Dolese
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Farewell Rick. Underneath it all you were a sweet and loving soul. -Tom
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Eve Garretson
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Dear Maria, Kathy, Juli, and family, I am very sorry for your loss of Rick. He was a good, kind, intelligent individual. He had a unique personality, great sense of humor, and a way with words unlike anyone else. He was a man of strong convictions and cared deeply about the problems in this country and the rest of the world. Rick did not wear his heart on his sleeve yet he cared deeply about his friends and family. I will miss him. My condolences and deepest sympathy, Eve Garretson
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Maria Hatcher
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I love you, too, Rick. We will find comfort in the wisdom and laughter you brought to our lives. Maria
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Laurie Bender
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Salatino Family: My sincere condolences to all for your loss. Last year, I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rick after more than twenty years. We spent more than five hours chatting on Zoom, and it was wonderful to catch up on his life. I was a friend and roommate of Rick’s in the late 70’s – early 80’s in Bellingham, Washington. I loved Rick for so many human qualities – he was a warm, kind, generous, humble, self-effacing person, who lived life to its fullest. Our close housemates spent many evenings in the kitchen with Rick, enjoying a meal, or a beverage, as he engaged us all in witty, playful conversation. Rick and I took a ballroom dancing class at the university and played racquetball often. He always surprised me how he could stay up late, get up early, and have the energy and spirit to dance the tango, win the game or reach the top of the mountain with seemingly little effort. Rick was a loyal and good friend to many, and I am certainly grateful for the time I shared with him in Bellingham. Love and Peace, Laurie Bender

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