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Samuel Troncalli Obituary
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TRONCALLI, Samuel SAMUEL TRONCALLI Samuel Troncalli, age 90, of Stone Mountain, GA was born the youngest of eight children July 24, 1920 to Samuel and Josephine in Birmingham, AL. He passed away on June 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his grandson Donnie Brown. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Kay) of 66 years; four children and their spouses, Ed & Genie Troncalli, Tom & Dianne Troncalli, Wayne & Catherine Brown, Charlie & Sharon Troncalli; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and brother, Joseph Troncalli, age 102, of Rome, GA. He was a decorated Army Air-Corps pilot in WWII seeing action in Europe and survived as a prisoner of war. Over his career as an automobile dealer, he expanded his used car dealership, Empire Motors, into the Atlanta based Troncalli chain of new car dealerships. He enjoyed boating with the Atlanta Sail & Power Squadron and taught basic boating safety and engine maintenance classes. Sam and Kay loved to travel, especially with the Fun Seekers motorhome group. He played a fair game of golf and enjoyed supporting the community and his church. A visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday June the 29th from 5 to 7pm followed by a rosary or prayers at 7pm in the chapel at A.S. Turner & Son, 2773 North Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA. The funeral services will be on Thursday the 30th at 11am at Saint Thomas More Catholic Church, 636 W. Ponce de Leon Ave., Decatur, GA. There will be a graveside service immediately following at the Decatur Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. A.S. Turner and Sons.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Troncalli
Mike & Laura Woodward
August 17, 2011
Kay and Family, We are very saddened to hear of Sam's passing. We both have many fond memories of or years with the Atlanta Power Squadron and he will always be a very special part of those memories.
Jim Bogle
July 11, 2011
To the family, and especially Tom, my friend from Post 18, who drove those foreign cars we'd never heard of before they became everywhere: Please accept my condolences for your loss. It's tough to lose a Dad. He was a true citizen and patriot, a man to look up to.
Roy & Elaine Beavers
July 11, 2011
Ed, Tom, Cathy and Charlie,
We were saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Mr. Sam was a very special man to all of us that were friends and fellow scouts back in the 1960's at DHHS. He will be missed. Our condolences to the entire family.
tammi rainwater
July 1, 2011
i am thinking of you all. if you ever need me i am here for you. i love you as if you were my family!! heaven has an angel a very special angel!
love always, tammi, jessica, kirstie and evan
Amy Toombs
July 1, 2011
Dear Family,
Just wanted to say how truelly sorry I am for your loss.
I grew up next door to Ryan, Brent, and Josie, so I know what a kind and loving family Mr. Sam leaves behind. My condolences to everybody.
John 14:1
Nan Deegan-Putnam
June 30, 2011
Dear Family,
I will always remember Sam teaching our class at the USPS and what a lovely host and hostess your parents were for many parties for the Squadron at their home. I know you all will really miss him.
If there is water in heaven, he will be there.
Sincerely, Nan
June 30, 2011
Dear Charlie & Sharon,
We got an email from Bob telling of your Dad's passing.......so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a very rich & full life!
Hope you are all doing well.
Jimmy & Nancy Nelson
T. R.
June 30, 2011
Dear Family,
At a time like this, it is difficult to find the right words to express in order to provide comfort for those grieving. But it is my hope that you take comfort in the memories of Mr. Troncalli and his love for his family. There's an old saying that one's name is better on the day of death, than it is on their day of birth. Mr. Troncalli certainly made a great name for himself and for you, his family. May his legacy continue to strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
Dennis
June 30, 2011
Another hero of the Greatest Generation, fly high, we salute you.
June 30, 2011
Dear Kay and Children:
Kay, you and Sam were always my "ideal" couple, always being there for each other, your children and friends. My memories of Sam include his begrudgingly wearing a tuxedo to a party and then having the time of his life there. Kay, I think of ya'll so very often. I hope to visit with you soon. Unfortunately, I am out of town today and unable to attend the service.
With love, Tally Sweat
Patti
June 30, 2011
To the entire Troncalli Family - Many years ago, I worked at the Troncalli Motors on Church St. in Decatur. I remember Sam as a gentle and kind man.
May you all find peace in the memories you have. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
June 30, 2011
Sam and Kay were/are very specialfriends to my late husband, Phil. We enjoyed traveling and knowing their in out motorhome ventures. he will be greatly missed.
Joy Jones
Dahlonega, Ga.
Alan Berman
June 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Troncalli family.
Sherry and Alan Berman
June 29, 2011
Charlie,So sorry to hear if MR Ts passing. He helped me along the rough road of the auto service buss. He was a strong and fair man and will be missed by many.
Capt Bob Benton
REEL FAST CHARTERS
STEINHATCHEE FLA
June 29, 2011
Dear Kay and family Our sincere sympathy for your loss. We will remember Sam for his kind spirit and for being part of the many happy gatherings of the ImaginatiF Study Club. Furman and Mary Stansell
June 29, 2011
Jane and I will Miss Sam. He was one of the first friends we made when we moved to Atlanta in 1967, We knew him and Kay from both the Knights of Columbus and the Georgia Funseekers Motorhome club. He will be missed by many, he was a great influence on a lot of folks.
Jane and Gary Bouland
June 29, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Remember the family as I grew up in Decatur and attended Druid Hills High with Cathy the daughter.
With sympathy Martha (Barnett) Smith
Alex Calero
June 28, 2011
Charlie,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tommi Veal
June 28, 2011
With Deepest Sympathy To The Troncalli Family.
Murray Silver
June 28, 2011
Sam Troncalli was a hard working, honest, good Father, good Husband, and Great American! He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. He was our good, close friend for over 40 years! I wrote about him in my non-fiction, "Daddy King and Me." May he Rest In Peace! - Murray M. and Barbara K. Silver, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Stephen woods
June 28, 2011
Dear Mrs. Troncalli,
I know that you will miss your husband more than words could say. You have spent a lifetime together, which is so inspirational. May the God of all comfort be with you and your family.
Psalms 83:18 and Psalms 34:19
At one of numerous company parties
Jerry Fowler
June 28, 2011
ST was a really great man and boss. He will be greatly missed by my family and myself. Jerry Fowler
June 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are sorry for your loss. Cynthia & Sara Ingraham (Cumming, GA)
Alan Rieger
June 28, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr. Troncalli Passing. He will missed. I did not know him personally but I'm told he was a founding member of our Knights of Columbus council here at STM. Charlie, I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Alan Rieger
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June 28, 2011
To the Family, May the peace of God that excels all thought be with you during this grievous time.
Thomas Moon
June 28, 2011
Charlie Sorry To Hear Of Mr.Troncalli Passing I Will Light Candel At Saint Thomas More For Him
Yours Truly,
Thomas Moon
Greg Burns
June 28, 2011
The Boss was a great man, I feel lucky to have known him.
Kathy Zaretsky
June 28, 2011
Rest in peace Sam. You will be missed. With love, Kathy & Ilya Zaretsky
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