Catherine "Kay" Salerno

October 3, 1920 - April 10, 2021

Catherine “Kay” Salerno, 100, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021 at BriarCliff Manor Assisted Living, in Middlefield, OH. She was born October 3, 1920 in Cleveland, to the late Nick and Florence (nee: Loucoco) Dalio. Kay was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking. Chocolate was definitely a favorite! She also enjoyed crocheting and reading an occasional mystery novel between raising three children and taking care of pets! Kay and her husband, Lou, traveled to Hawaii, Acapulco and many trips to Florida and Canada. She was always the “lucky one” at the nickel slot machines when she visited Vegas several times. Family and friends always found her to be optimistic and supportive. Kay had survived pandemics, wars and the Great Depression. She was part of the “Greatest Generation” and will be missed by all, but not forgotten. Survivors include her children, Kenneth (Mary Rita) Salerno, Barbara (Alan Hammer D.V.M.) Salerno and Mary Kay (Joe) Salerno-Cahn; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Rosalia) Salerno and Jason Salerno; great grandchildren, Joseph and Mya and many nieces, nephews and other loving family members. Preceding Kay in death are her husband, Louis J. Salerno and sister, Julia Silvestro. A funeral mass will be held 10am., Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Mary of the Assumption, 8560 Mentor Ave, Mentor, OH 44060. A private family burial will take place in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, at a later date. Masks are required and social distancing is encouraged during all publicly attended events. Memorial contributions in honor of Kay may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes National Shrine - Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity, 21281 Chardon Rd., Euclid, OH., 44117. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Please send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com.