Julian Edward Saleh, beloved son of John and Jackie Saleh, left us too soon at the age of 28 on Monday, December 9, 2024. He was a valued member of our Ashland community and is survived by his mother, Jackie Saleh of Ashland; his father, John Saleh and his wife, Zhana Akbash of Wellesley; his brother, Preston Saleh of Ashland; his grandmother; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Julian graduated from Ashland High School in the Class of 2015 and continued his education at UMass Boston, where he earned a bachelors degree in political science. He worked as a real estate agent at Caldwell Banker in Sudbury, MA, where he enjoyed helping families find their homes. Julian had a special gift for connecting with others, and his warm laughter brought joy to many.

Beyond work, Julian had many interests that brought him happiness. He enjoyed fantasy and loved playing games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering. A talented writer, he also participated in school plays and explored his artistic side. Most importantly, he cherished spending time with his friends and making them smile. Julian's kindness and gentle spirit will be fondly remembered by all who had the chance to know him.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday Dec. 22nd in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA at 12pm.
Donations in Julian's name may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038