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SAMUEL MAURICE ZOLEZZI

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SAMUEL ZOLEZZI Obituary

ZOLEZZI, SAMUEL MAURICE Oct. 5, 1949 to Jan. 4, 2013 Son of Albert and Jo Zolezzi, deceased. Surviving son, Samuel Gray Zolezzi. Viewing Sunday, January 20th, Services January 21st at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 9 a.m., followed by interment at Miramar National Cemetery.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 18, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for SAMUEL ZOLEZZI

14 Entries

Tony Brinza

February 12, 2013

Sam, what a wonderful man. You always were the one to open your home to me when I came to visit in San Diego. You were the one to keep a watchful eye on my daughter Tonya for me. You were her guiding light. I will never be able to thank you enough for your generosity both to me and to Tonya. I always looked forward to spending time with you. I am sad to think that oppertunity to spend more time together has now passed. You were a wonderful friend and you will be missed by all who knew you. Rest in peace Sam.

Love and Light

Tonya Brinza-Lariviere

February 7, 2013

Sam, Although it's been many years, you are still that man that helped me open a checking account, get a loan for my first car, and supported my independence. Always generous, always full of good advice, and unwavering faith that I could achieve anything I set my mind to. I am sorry that you and I could not reconnect in time for you to see that you helped me grow up into a happy and successful person. A person who might otherwise have no direction if it weren't for the guidance I got during that time in my life--more specifically the direction you pointed out... The years have passed so quickly, and I did think we would some day cross paths again. I was always proud to call you my Uncle Sam. You are missed by all those who's lives you've touched, gone too soon. I wish you peace, lovely man. You are missed.

Heidi Rock

February 5, 2013

My darling Sammy, life will never be as full without you. Thank you so much for our years together when we were young and thank you even more for the last few years together. I'll always love you.

Heidi

brooke zolezzi

January 29, 2013

Dearest Boo Boo-I just learned today that you had passed. I am so sorry you are gone too soon. To your son Samuel,my sincere sympathy. Your father was a man of great intellect and enormous wit, and frequently all the charm in the world. I regret he will not be around for you to know him as an adult. That would have made him very happy.

January 29, 2013

Although we only met once, we were "email buddies" for the past several years. Dear Cousin Sam, I will miss your political savvy, your compassion and humanity, and of course, your wry sense of humor.
God Love You.

Kate Zolezzi

Geoffrey Eiter

January 26, 2013

Wanted to take the opportunity to thank you for all that you did for me and my father (Stanley Eiter) over the course of the years. The time we spent in your presence will always bring a smile to my face. Your service to your country does not go unrecognized...rest in peace Sammy!

Cynthia Pieri Gamble

January 25, 2013

Rest in Peace, dear man. Even though I was two years ahead of you at Crawford, it is imperative that I thank you for your dedicated service and Last Full Measure of Devotion.
A fellow Crawford Alum.

Dave Folck

January 25, 2013

Thank you for all you did, Sam. I know that you are somewhere in The Wild Blue Yonder.

Donna Love(Goerlitz)

January 25, 2013

I am so sorry to see such a great guy leave so soon. Sam and I have crossed paths many times throughout the years. 'we both flew out of Gillespie, then again at PSA and US Airways. I guess our next meeting will be in the "sky" once again. See you in a while, Sam!

Tony Flores. Fellow Colt- Class of 72

January 25, 2013

Rest in peace and thank you for your service to our country. You were no doubt a true patriot.

Dudley Thornton

January 22, 2013

Happy Trails Sam. You will be missed very much by me. I'm really glad we got together in December, it was great seeing you again and sharing stories. You'll always be remembered as a true Patriot who served his country well and as a loyal friend with a wonderful sense of humor. Farewell Sam, -Fly safe...... Delta Victor.

Dudley Thornton
Grants Pass, Or.

Sandy Edwards

January 18, 2013

Cuz, I will miss you. I am glad we reconnected these last couple of years and I will miss your jokes and laughs by email. You were my hero as a little girl and you solidly remain that today. Fly angel, you have earned those wings!
Hearts remain... Sandy

Ray Alduenda

January 18, 2013

Sammy and I were cousins, related by marriage several lines removed. Although we were cousins, in fact we were more like brothers. We had known each other since elementary school, and were the best of friends. After college we each went our separate ways, but still saw each other on a regular basis. About 18 months ago I visited him in Las Vegas, where we spent several days reminiscing about all the experiences we had shared together over these past 60 plus years. Through regular e-mails and calls, we remained best of friend all our lives. Even up to a few days prior to his death, we had spoken on the phone.

I know one of his greatest love was flying, where he had been a commercial pilot for PSA, World Airlines and US Air for over 28 years.

To his son Samuel, I would offer these words. Remember your father always loved you and was not only a great man, but had served his country well as an Air Force pilot. You should be proud to be his son.

Sammy you be be truly missed.

Raymundo

David Douglas

January 17, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Sam, please let us know how we can help you moving forward.

USAPA Bereavement Committee
Captain David Douglas, Chairman

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