Memorial Created By
Michelle Bertrand

Salvador Uy

March 05, 1965 - March 16, 2020

We created a GatheringUs memorial to celebrate the life of Salvador Uy. Collecting your stories and memories here will offer us great comfort. As we plan virtual gatherings, we will post invites. Thank you for contributing to this lasting memorial.

OBITUARY
Salvador Castro Uy passed away on March 16, 2020, at his home in NewYork City, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband ofChristine Brennan and the proud father of his sons, Theodore and Oliver.Sal was born in Manhattan on March 5, 1965, to Bernardina (Castro) Uyand Antonio J. Uy, both of whom emigrated from the Philippines. Alwaysproud of his Filipino heritage, Sal was admired for his intellect, grace andhumor by his large...  see more
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  • Bernadette Santangelo
    Bernadette Santangelo added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Salvador Uy:
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  • Bernadette Santangelo
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  • Bernadette Santangelo
    Bernadette Santangelo added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Salvador Uy:
  • Bernadette Santangelo
    Bernadette Santangelo added 5 photo(s) to the memorial Salvador Uy:
  • Bernadette Santangelo
    With deep gratitude, my family and I thank you all, and the UNIS community, for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time. I have wept and enjoyed reading each one of your beautiful memories and stories you have shared of my brother,...  more
  • Amil Osmani
    My sincerest condolences. I have only fond memories of Mr. Uy, who was very supportive during my time at UNIS. We shared a strong love for the school and I am truly grateful for his constant generosity, friendship and wisdom.
  • Jane Barrer
    So sorry for your loss Christine, Theodore and Oliver.
  • Vera Tatel
    From David Schleicher, '86: "He was a great guy. So glad to know him at UNIS. All my condolences to their family. Best, David Schleicher"
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Judy Kang "Thank you very much for helping to create this special tribute to Mr. Uy! He was such a kind person, with a ready smile for anyone. We will all miss him!"
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Corey Dorn "Sal, You are going to be dearly missed..."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Lindsay and Brendan Rogan "May his memory be a blessing."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Victoria Ervin and Derek Aguirre "What an amazing man with such a wide-reaching life. We will always hold Sal in our hearts."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Kate Dorsch "love and condolences to Chrissy and family."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Dan Pontius and Karen De Camp "All through college with Sal I heard about UNIS! What a great tribute to a terrific person who I know was tremendously shaped by UNIS ."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Andrea Braslavsky Kane '84 "To extend Sal's legacy into the future. With much love to the UNIS community and his extended family."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Bobby, Amaris, Kaden and Braden Uy "In memory of my amazing cousin and Kuya Sal.
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Mr. Qiyuan Shengni, Dr. Weihong Ni and Dr. Jianming Sheng "We will always remember Sal as our family's dear friend and good neighbor as well as Qiyuan's insightful instructor. Our love and condolences go to Christine, Theodore and Oliver."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Caroline Sherman and Kimberly Dean "Sal was one of the great ones. Thank you for the opportunity to contribute in some way."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From the Lamb Family "In memory of Sal and support of Antony and the entire Uy family. Love, Maura, Nick, Abby and Owen."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Pol and Baby Enriquez and family "In memory of our dearly beloved nephew, Salvador C. Uy. Your memory will remain in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace and enjoy the company of Mom and Papa Jesus."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Kate and George Orme "In memory of a lovely, sweet and caring brother-in-law, Sal Uy, and in recognition of his many accomplishments serving others. We will miss you. Kate and George."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Timur Friedman '82 "May the memory of Sal as a wonderful person, and of his devotion to UNIS, live on through his scholarship."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From James Fitzgerald "What a wonderful scholarship - we know that Sal's legacy will live on at UNIS."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Mr. and Mrs. NJ Uy "Condolences Chrissy and Ate Bern. We are saddened to hear of Kuya Sal's passing. If there is anything we can do for you during this time, please feel free to reach out."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Laurie Parch "So glad a wonderful scholarship has been created in honor of a man as special and remarkable as Sal."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Melissa Brennan "In memory of Salvador Uy ~ All prayers."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Maria McEvoy Gomez '83 "I can't think of a more poignant tribute to my friend Sal. I loved him and will miss him very much."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From the Mohamedhosein Family "Dear Salvador, may you rest in peace"
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Kanene Weston "Rest in Peace Sal"
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From The British International School of New York (BISNY) "Our sincere condolences to Sal's family during this time. Sal was a wonderful man and will be missed by all."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Francesca Cook '82 "May Sal's incredible spirit be forever carried through this fund. May he rest in peace."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Anthony Staccone "In memory of Sal, and best wishes to Oliver and Theo in these hard times."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Dr. Anne Lhuillier and Family "In honor and recognition of Sal and all his work for UNIS and the UNIS community. We will miss you."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Mingnan Chen and Yi Chen Fang's Family "May his soul rest In Peace."
  • Michelle Bertrand
    From Ken Mak "To the Uy Family, Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sal will be sorely missed. With Sympathy the Chung and Mak Family"
  • Richard Chalmers
    Sal was a truly wonderful person who was everything that UNIS represents and more. As a parent who was very involved with the school, he virtually held UNIS together at moments of crisis and always did so with class and a sense of humor. His family, his...  more
  • Kenneth Wrye
    Though I did not have the privilege of working with Salvador on staff, I first met him when he helped with the organization of the Alumni Association. My impression was that he loved UNIS and appreciated what the school had done for his family and wanted...  more
  • William (Willie) Weinbaum
    From UNIS (all-alumni reunion gatherings) to a small world encounter at the home of our dear friends in New Jersey who happen to be Chrissy's cousins, it was a pleasure to get to know such a giving, welcoming, uplifting person and couple...and we're...  more
  • Kerstin Knote
    Sal was something of a beacon in the night, a true gem, rarity, his vast and deep compassion radiating deeply and warmly outwards, always. He was thus as a teenager at UNIS when I knew Sal (he was the one to spot my hearttrouble with Steph back then &...  more
  • Joseph Thalken
    I had the great pleasure of meeting Sal a number of years ago through my dear friend, Chrissy Brennan. We had been hearing about this "new guy" she had been dating for a while and couldn't wait to meet him. He was everything Chrissy said he...  more
  • khemari hy
    We are very saddened by Sal's untimely passing. Sincere condolences to his wife, his children and the entire Uy family.
    UNIS lost one of its own, a fervent supporter and a caring man.
  • Paco Barba-Morán
    I am so saddened to have heard about Sal. He was the Interim Executive Director when I joined UNIS in 2017. He was so supportive of me as MLD Director from the very beginning, I now think I wasn't able to thank him enough. I soon discovered his love for...  more
  • Vera Tatel
    From Michael and Catherine O'Neil (UNIS Alumni and children of former faculty Caroline O'Neil): "Catherine and I are so saddened to hear about Sal. His kindness to my family upon my mom’s passing was so meaningful to us.
    My mom was very fond of him as...  more
  • Gary Capetandes
    My sincere condolences to Sal's family and friends. His warmth, kindness, and integrity embodied the UNIS spirit. My interactions with him over the years always left me feeling valued and that I had a friend. He will be missed by many, for sure.
  • Michelle Bertrand
    Nadine Pelsmakers "Please be so kind to pass our deepest condolences to Sal’s family. What an example he was in terms of leadership, courage and gentleness, Nadine (Mother of Clio Burggraeve)"
  • Dan Pontious
    Here is Sal the cool best man next to me the nervous groom at my 1996 wedding. Sal and I met at our very first day at Princeton in September 1983. We were each nervously scanning the crowded Wilson College welcome reception in our new high-powered...  more
  • Mark Allen
    I came to meet Sal through my dear friend Chrissy. During the early days of their courtship, you could tell that Sal had caught Chrissy’s attention and that there was something very special and genuine about Sal. When she ‘debuted’ Sal to our...  more
  • Karim Kuzbari
    This news is such a shock. I bumped into Sal with my wife and daughter during the Christmas holidays while shopping and we had a wonderful conversation. At first we spoke about the colleges that our children were attending and then the conversation...  more