Thursday, August 22, 2013

Sad News, Roosevelt Island Trellis Diner Counterman "Fast" Eddie Sallas Passed Away Last Night

Roosevelt Island Trellis Diner Counterman Eddie Sallas, affectionately known to his customers as "Fast Eddie" passed away last night. He worked at Trellis and was part of the Roosevelt Island community for over 15 years.

A long time resident wrote that Fast Eddie was:

... loved by us Islanders...
He will be greatly missed.

Condolences to his family, friends, and Trellis co-workers

UPDATE 8/25 - Trellis Diner owner Alex Razaghi adds:
The Viewing and Burial will be Monday 8-26-13 starting from 9-11am at Dahill Funeral Home, 25-25 65th Street Brooklyn, NY 11204

11:30-12:30 at St. Constantine and Helen Church, 64 Schermehorn street Brooklyn, New York, 11201

Donations would be greatly appreciated by the family and will be collected at Trellis.

Directions via Train:

Take the F train from Roosevelt Island station heading Downtown / Coney Island get off at Avenue P, Start out going West on Avenue P towards 65th ST, Turn right onto 65th ST.
and shares this picture of Eddie (on right)


 with Alex (on left) and his father Kaie Razaghi (on right).