Ernest F. "Ernie" Salsman passed away suddenly at his home in Malden, on March 18, 2016. He was only 59 years of age. Ernie was born in Melrose on November 9, 1956, was raised in Saugus and graduated from Saugus, High School, Class of 1974. Ernie attended Salem State College where he was a member of the hockey team. Mr. Salsman lived in Medford for several years and the past 16 years in Malden. He worked as a contracts manager for Comtronics Company, a communications company in Quincy for the past 10 years. He had previously worked at Melrose Glass for many years. Ernie was a Boston sports fan and loved to watch the Bruins, Patriots, Red Sox and Celtics over the years. He had a passion for his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and his favorite colors were black & orange. Ernie enjoyed spending time in Wells, Maine, sitting on the wall enjoying a Bud Light, tinkering around his home or in his workshop and he could fix anything. Mr. Salsman was also a "grill master" and loved entertaining family and friends at his home in Malden. Ernie was the beloved husband of Regina (Valente) Salsman. Loving son of Mildred (Tura) Salsman of Saugus and the late Ernest Salsman. Father of Adam Salsman of Quincy & Eric Salsman of CA. Caring brother of Amy Alther of Saugus & Marc Salsman & his wife Valerie of Danvers. Also survived by many loving sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews & friends. Visitation will be held at the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 4:00-8:00PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 23rd at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.