Samuel Motta

MOTTA Samuel V. 1918-2008 The family of Samuel V. Motta, of Albany, and Hollywood, Fla., sadly announces his death on April 1, 2008 at the age of 90. He was the beloved husband of Claudine Koskas Motta. He passed away under the extraordinary and loving care of his daughter, Helen Motta Harris and her partner Kim Ratto at their home in Toms River, N.J. He was a proud veteran of World War II. He is also survived by his son, Charles M. Motta and his spouse Paul D. Hynes of Boston, Mass.; his granddaughters, Stacy Harris Woyciechowski and her husband Joseph, Jessica Harris and Lindsay Harris. He is also survived by his great-grandson, Ryan; his sister, Margaret Morrell and her husband John D. Morrell of Albany; his brother-in-law, Dr. Henri S. Koskas and his wife Lydia Koskas of Paris, France. He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews around the world. He will be interred with his parents, Carmelo Motta and Giovanna Motta in Calvary Cemetery, Rt. 9 W, Glenmont, NY 12077 (tel# 518-465-3970) on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 11 a.m. Family and friends are welcome.