Coley "Nick" Saleme, Jr.
May 09, 1940, October 08, 2018
On Monday, October 8, 2018, Heaven received a valorous soul, Coley "Nick" Saleme. A loving Husband, Daddy, Paw-Paw, Uncle, and Friend, passed away at 78 years of age.
Nick was born in Beaumont, Texas, to Coley Nick Saleme Sr. and Theresa "Tracy" Daleo. He attended South Park High School and Lamar University. He has three children, Frances, Chris, and Lisa.
Nick had a passion for hunting, fishing, and law enforcement. He loved being with family and friends and was not a stranger to anyone.
He was preceded in death by his father, Coley Nick Saleme, Sr.; his mother, Theresa "Tracy" Daleo Saleme; his grandson, Tommy Spoonmore; and great-grandson, Dillon Spoonmore. He is survived by his three children and their spouses; son Chris Saleme and his wife, Carol; Frances Saleme and her husband, Darrell Richmond; and Lisa Saleme; brothers, Tommy Saleme and his wife, Betty, and James Saleme; grandchildren, Daniel and Nicholas Holden, Keira Elkins, Hayley and Coley Saleme; great-grandson, Lucas Copeland, Virginia Dove Saleme; and his niece, Sheila Saleme; and nephew, Anthony Saleme and his wife, Tara.
A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. with a gathering of friends and family to follow, Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 12, 2018, at St Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 Orange Street, Beaumont. Entombment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation for Research, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
Kami Barnett
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You guys are in my prayers.
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Angela Downs Chesnutt
My thoughts are with Chris, Frances, Lisa and all Mr. Saleme's family. I will be praying for you all.
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george and mary ann shumaker
Our thoughts and prayers are all of his family.
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Constable Dana A Baker Sr
My deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers are for the Saleme family today in the transition of Constable Nick Saleme. He was a true man of faith, integrity, character, honesty, peacefulness and courageousness whose dedication to family and the Beaumont community will never be forgotten. Sleep well my friend until The Lord himself descend with the voice of an archangel and the trumpet of God.
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Philip and Elizabeth Mancil
I always liked Nick and thought he was "cool". I will miss our annual visits as the fish fry. I wish peace for the family and look forward to our "get together" with our friends when it's my time to cross over. Take care Nick!
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Volena Chatman
My deepest condolences to the family. I will keep you in my prayers.
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Tommy Lopez
Am sorry for your lost. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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jim ishee
R I P old long time friend and Neighbor from the Amelia Days and work days,GOD bless the family
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Dianna Judd
With each passing of our parents brings so much longing in my heart for the good ole days. My heart swells with pride in the way we were raised, playing in the neighborhood l, coming home when the street lights came on and sometimes even after. It was a time when any parent on the street could grab a switch and let us know when we messed up. It was a time when we all knew right from wrong even when we messed up. I miss the closeness, the scrapping and then ten minutes later being friends again. Frances, Lisa, Chris, and all the family, I pray for you to find peace in the passing of this amazing man. One sweet memory I have is campaigning in front of Caldwood School with frances. Back then people could agree to disagree and stand on the polls campaigning and being a part of our elections. Those days taught us kids how to value the voting process and the freedom we have that so many take for granted. Those memories are etched forever in my mind. I see a comment above from Mr. Ronnie Bennet, our next door neighbor on Broun St. For many years. The flood of happy memories has rushed over me along with the sadness I feel in my heart for the ones left behind as our parents enter eternal life. In the hereafter. Much love and prayers for you all.
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Ronnie Bennett
Nick was a great friend,we had some great times together
He will be missed..
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Fred and Sheila Sachitano
Our deepest condolences for your loss. He was an old friend.
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