Hayden Matthew Salapek, 20, of Coatesville, Indiana and formerly of Warren, PA., died Sunday morning, September 30, 2018 as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. Hayden was born September 11, 1998 in Potomac, VA. He is the son of Matthew L. and Stacy Miller Salapek who reside in Warren, PA. Hayden was a 2017 graduate of Warren Area High School where he was their defensive end and tackle on the high school football team. He had played football and was a very talented player from grade 7 through his senior year. While in high school, he was employed during the summers, with Wells Hog Wild Barbeque. He was employed in Coatesville, IN as a heavy equipment operator, working with a local excavating company. Hayden was an avid hunter, fisherman, outdoorsman and enjoyed all-terrain vehicles. He is lovingly remembered by his family as always having a shit eating grin on his face, a wonderful kid and human being, whom they were proud to call him their son and brother. He always had a true sense of loyalty to his friends and family, he would help anyone if he could.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Collin J. Salapek of Warren, PA., Maternal Grandmother – Diana Krinjeck Nesbitt and step maternal grandfather, Michael Nesbitt both of Russell, PA., Paternal Grandparents – Joseph and Debbie Stoddard Salapek of Warren, PA., Several Aunts, Uncles and. Cousins also survive.
He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Ernest Miller.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 5 to 8 P.M.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Warren State Hospital Interfaith Chapel, 33 Main Drive, Warren, PA. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Marcus Briggs, Retired Chaplain, officiating. Interment will be in Kitchen Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hunt of a Lifetime, 6927 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek, PA., 16421. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Matt and Stacy you have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are with you and your family
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He is safe in the arms of Jesus now. May you all find some peace knowing that. Much love. Larry, Debbie, and Donald.
Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brion and Sherry
Thoughts and prayers go out the family during this hard time.
Sincerely coach brown
Matt and Stacy we can’t say how sorry we are no parent should have to go through this. We are sending our prayers to you love Craig and Cathy Washburn.
Matt, Stacey and Family.
Our hearts go out to you at this time. Our heartfelt condolences.
I’m thinking of you and praying for you today and every day.
Even though the services are over…and family or company may have gone back to work, or to their homes and busy lives…you are not forgotten by anyone. Your pain is too deep for us to let it fall between the cracks. Please call or text (Matt has my #) if you need anything or just need to share your heart. I love you guys!!!
To Matt, Stacy and family-We are saddened -Vicki and I-to hear of the loss of your son-May God Bless your whole family in this time of need.Vicki and I have been away for 18 days and to hear of this today brings sadness to our hearts. To lose a child is extremely difficult , but he will be with you always.