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Samuel Stracuzzi Obituary
LANESBOROUGH -- Samuel Mark Stracuzzi, 74, of 48 Balance Rock Road, died yesterday at Berkshire Medical Center. He was a retired Pittsfield police officer.
Born in Pittsfield on March 9, 1933, son of Joseph and Antoinette Intelisano Stracuzzi, he was educated in Pittsfield schools.
A Korean War veteran, he served in the Marine Corps from 1950 to 1954, 15 months of that time in Korea.
Mr. Stracuzzi graduated from the Framingham Police Academy in 1966 and served with the Pittsfield Police Department from 1966 to 1990. Following his retirement, he worked at the Federal Building in Pittsfield as a security guard. Before his appointment to the Police Department, he worked at General Electric Co.
He was a communicant of Mount Carmel Church and a fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants.
He and his wife, the former Shirley Lois Clement, celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary Nov. 12.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Mark A. Stracuzzi and Matthew C. Stracuzzi, both of Pittsfield; three daughters, Laurie J. Stracuzzi and Amy J. Stracuzzi, both of Pittsfield, and Jodie M. Chappell of Lenox; a brother, Angelo Stracuzzi of Hancock; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Another son, Samuel "Rick" Stracuzzi, died May 13, 1975.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Samuel Mark Stracuzzi, who died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, will be Friday at 9:15 a.m. from DERY FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church celebrated by the Rev. Geoffrey J. Deeker, CSS, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ricky Stracuzzi Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield. Mr. Stracuzzi also leaves nine grandchildren, Christeen, Nicole, Stephanie, Ashley, Ricky, Natalie, Matthew, Heather and Holly; and a great-grandson, Samuel Pratt. His greatest love was his grandchildren and their sports.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Stracuzzi
melissa witherell
December 4, 2007
dear mrs stracuzzi and amy my mom just told me about mr stracuzzi i am so sorry mr stracuzzi was so funny. i know amy katie and myself drove ya all nuts how time flys i can remember mr.s yelling at us to turn down that music... amy i am so sorry i couldnt be there for ya the way u were for me. ill be up there in july and ill catch up with you then love ya melissa eatland witherell
Robbie Harrington Brassard
November 28, 2007
Lois & Family -
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sam was a wonderful man. I hope that your memories of happy times will be a source of comfort to you all.
Derek Clement
November 28, 2007
Lois,
You and the rest of the family have been on my mind and in my prayers ever since Sam passed. I wish I could have been there with you. I love you, and will see you very soon.
Love,
Derek
November 17, 2007
Dear Matt and Family,
So Sorry about the passing of your father, You are all in our thoughts. Im positive his memory will live on in all of you.
Love, Jeremy & Kate Brazeau
Paul Gross
November 16, 2007
Dear Matt and Stracuzzi Family,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of your beloved Dad. He must have been a real nice man.
Kristy Stracuzzi
November 16, 2007
Aunt Lois -
I am sorry that I could not be there for you and the family at this difficult time.
Please know that you are in my heart and thoughts ...
Love,
Kristy
Carmella A. Stracuzzi, Underhill
November 14, 2007
Lois, and Family. What can be said at this time that will ease the pain,I just want to let you know that I Pray That God Heals Your Hearts,For I Know He Will.
Shirley & Peter Carnute
November 14, 2007
Shirley & I are sorry to hear about Sammy Passing
away. I knew him to be a great person and a very
good policemen. Our prayers are with you.
Shirley & Peter Carnute
Paul Massaro
November 14, 2007
Lois and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sam will be missed.
Love,
Paul, Kasey, Gianna & Dominic Massaro
Bob Melle
November 14, 2007
Dear Matt and Family, I was saddend to learn of your father's passing. He was a good man. Our family offers you our deepest sympathy.
Judi Robinson-Pierce
November 14, 2007
Lois and Family,
Please except my deepest sympathy at this time.
Sharon LeBarnes
November 14, 2007
Dear Lois & family
I am so sorry to hear about Sam. He was a good person and my prayers are with you and your family.
Deb Senger
November 14, 2007
Dear Stracuzzi Family;
I got to know Sam at the Federal Building where I work. He always had a smile and a kind word. He would always ask about my son who had become a Marine. Sam was truly a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.
November 14, 2007
Dear Stracuzzi Family,
So sorry to hear about Sam. May all the happy memories comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
Al & Mel Sinopoli & Family
Shannon Coco
November 14, 2007
Dear Stracuzzi Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you. Uncle Sam will be missed by so many people. He was such a great person and I was so LUCKY to have him as my Godfather. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
I love you Uncle Sam. You will be remembered always and forever. Love Shannon
Pat & Dick Gavin-Belford
November 14, 2007
We are so Sorry to hear about Sam. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Susan Parsley
November 14, 2007
Lois and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart, my prayers and my thoughts are with each of you.
Patrick W. Walton
November 14, 2007
Dear Lois and family,
Please except my condolences for the loss of your husband,father and granfather.My prayers are with you at this time.
Joe and Gretchen Stracuzzi
November 14, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to you Aunt Lois, Mark, Matt, Laurie, Jodie and Amy and your families.
Peg & Mike OBrien
November 14, 2007
Sorry to hear - our prayers are with you.
JOE AND ANNE IZZO
November 14, 2007
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE STRACUZZI FAMILY
Dina Triceri-Cappadona
November 14, 2007
Dear Lois and family
What a shock to hear about sweet Sam. I always have had a special place for Sammy in my heart. I'll always loook back and smile of the days at the PPD waiting for my dad to come off duty, Sam was always there so sweet with his special hello to me "hey little Trici, hows school, stay out of trouble". I'll always remember Sam with a smile and a memory of a great man with a great family. I'll can't imagine all of your pain at this sad time no words can make the saddness go away. My thoughts are with all of you, missing this special man "sammy".
With love Dina Triceri-Cappadona
Reno & Maureen Cimini
November 14, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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