Jorge C. Saldana

Jorge C. Saldana age 74 of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Tuesday December 22, 2020 due to complications of COVID-19.

He is survived by his children Michelle (Michael) Saldana-Chiago and Michael (Grace) Saldana, grandchildren; Julian Saldana, Jeremi Saldana, Jalen Saldana, and Jayke Saldana, sister Norma (Rudy) Rios, and several nieces and nephews.

Jorge was preceded in death by his parents Ciro and Rosa Saldana, and sisters Rosa Bueno and Josephine Mata.

A memorial service will be held on Monday January 4, 2020 beginning at 6:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. Glen Park Ave. (45th Ave) Griffith with Fr. Theodore Mens officiating.

Friends may meet with the family on Monday January 4, 2020 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME.

Due to the concerns of COVID-19, face masks will be required for all those attending the services at the Funeral Home.

Jorge was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and retired from JNL Steel as a Welder.

Jorge had a big heart and would do anything, he could, for anyone.

For more information, please contact WHITE FUNERAL HOME at (219) 924-4100 or visit us at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com

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