Kimberly Salotto Irwin

Kimberly Ann Salotto Irwin was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her. Born on March 20, 1979, Kim’s charismatic spirit and compassionate heart shone brightly for 45 years before her passing on October 19, 2024. Born and raised in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Kim later made her home in St Petersburg, Florida. She was known for her vibrant personality and her ability to make everyone around her feel special.

Beloved wife of Dan Irwin and loving daughter to her father, Robert Salotto Sr. (Amy “Girlfriend”) and her mother, Sharon Knoll (Francis), Kim is survived by her grandmother Mildred (Mom-Mom) Ruoff and her siblings Nicole Olsson (Kristian), Bob Salotto Jr. (Susan), Anthony Salotto, Andrew Knoll, and Will Salotto and step-siblings Julie Crosson (Andrew), Jennifer Knoll and Dan Knoll as well as her Father in law Innes Irwin and Mother in law Margaret Loges (Steve) and Sister in law Sarah Perrier (Raphael) as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Kim is reunited in spirit with her beloved dog-daughter, Bella Irwin, and her grandparents, Albert (Pop-Pop) Ruoff, Marion (Mom-Mom) Tesoro, and Guido (Pop-O) Salotto.

Kim was a passionate and skilled hair stylist, cosmetologist and color specialist. Her charisma and love for her craft made her not just a stylist to her clients, but a confidante and friend. Kim found the love of her life in Dan and was a supportive and caring wife for their 11 years of marriage. Their adventurous spirit also took them to the Florida cities of Tampa, Sarasota, Delray Beach, and Gainesville and Kim left her mark and memories in every place she lived. Kimberly had a heart of gold and a love of nature. She enjoyed her walks along the water with Bella, travelling with Dan and spending time with “Papa Dukes” and her Florida family. Visits back home with family also gave Kimberly great joy. She loved family gatherings, spoiling her nieces and nephews and catching up with her cousins.

In the words of the poet Maya Angelou, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Kim’s spirit will live on through the loving memories she created with those who knew her.
Jesus told her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never die. “John 11: 25-26.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Kim's life in services in Haddon Heights, New Jersey on November 1st at First Presbyterian Church, 28 Seventh Ave with a viewing from 9-11am and a memorial service to follow and in St. Petersburg, Florida at South Vinoy Park on November 10th, 2024 at 2pm. We encourage those who knew Kim to leave memories and upload photos on her memorial page, so we can all share in the joy she brought to our lives.
"In lieu of flowers you can donate to Second Chance Friends Rescue, a cause close to Kim’s heart.”
 www.secondchancefriends.org.