Jerry Salad, 90 years of age, of West Hartford, passed peacefully on January 21, 2023.  Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Gertrude (Cutler) Salad.  Jerry enjoyed golfing with his buddies and family at Rockledge Golf Club where he was affectionaly known as the Mayor.  He loved nothing more than running golf events and soaking in the comraderie with his mates.  He lived his long and wonderful life entirely in this area and was a lifelong supporter of the Red Sox and the U-Conn Lady Huskies.  Jerry was the proud owner of Jerry’s Auto Parts and prior to that, he was a principal with his family members at Handy Auto Parts. He is survived by his son Robert Salad and his wife, Phyllis of Linwood, New Jersey, his adoring grandchildren, Michael Salad (Jennifer) of Parkland, Florida and Emily Pantilione (Michael) of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and his precious great-grandchildren, Leo, Capriana, Josh and Julia.  Jerry was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years, Irma and his son, Mark.  He was also predeceased by his brother Marvin (“Babe”).  Funeral services will be held  at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at the Cutler Family Circle Cemetery, Hurlbut Street in West Hartford.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to ASXL Rare Research Endowment Foundation, P.O. Box 4662, Portland, Maine 04112 https://www.arrefoundation.org/donate.  For further information, directions or to sign the guest book for Jerry, please visit online at weinsteinmortuary@comcast.net                                                                                           .