Fr. Alfred Lewis Salt

Fr. Alfred L. Salt, 96, of Naples, FL died Monday, December 11, 2023 at Vitas Hospice. He had been a Naples resident since 2000 coming from Port Huron, MI. Al was born April 30, 1927 in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ a son of the late Alfred J. and Lillian (Tittle) Salt. Mr. Salt was a WWII Veteran, serving his country in the United States Air Corps and the United States Navy. He attended Swarthmore College before moving to Canada and earning his Bachelor of Art in History, his Master of Art in History and Licentiate of Theology at Bishop’s University. Fr. Salt completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University and finally earning his Doctor of Divinity at Notre Dame University. Among his postings Fr. Al was the Rector at Christ Church in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada, St. Michael’s Anglican Church in Sillery, Quebec, Canada and All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Millington, NJ before retiring in 1993. After retirement he served at additional churches and most recently served at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bonita Springs. He was an avid reader who also enjoyed camping, golfing and boating. Survivors include his beloved wife of 74 years, Elizabeth M. (Loveland) Salt; loving children, Fr. Richard (Catherine) Salt of Ottawa, Canada, Michael Rob (Nancy) Salt of Wheaton, IL, Christopher (Maryanne D’Souza) Salt of Lachine, Canada and Katharine (Robert) Munson of Pensacola, FL; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Sydney Salt. A special thanks to Fr. Bill Faupel for his faithful ministry to Al and Betty in Al’s final years. A Funeral and Requiem Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday, January 13th at 10:30 am at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 9802 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135. A reception will follow in the Parish Life Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Father Salt's name may be made to one of the following: • St. Mary’s Episcopal Church 9802 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 • Christ Church, Stanstead, 550 Dufferin Street, Stanstead, QC. J0B 3E0 • The Twelve Baskets Food Pantry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 15 Basking Ridge Road, Millington, NJ 07946 or online at https://secure.myvanco.com/YH4J/campaign/C-YJZB To sign his guest register or to leave online condolences please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

Fr. Alfred Lewis Salt

April 30, 1927 - December 11, 2023