Darryl Khalifa Duya Salaam Obituary
We bid farewell to Darryl Khalifa Duya Salaam of Paterson, New Jersey, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 25, 2026 at the age of 70. Darryl touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Darryl departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Darryl may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Darryl leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie "Candyman" Gooden and Inez Gooden (Wilson); and his brothers, Wayman, Gregory and Michael Gooden.
He is survived by: his wife Sharon Blakely-Salaam; his daughter Andrea Gooden; and his sister Linda Joyner. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
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