Samuel V. Puntureri
Samuel V. Puntureri, 88, of Lake Wales, Fla., died Thursday in Winter Haven, Fla.
He was born on Nov. 17, 1923, in Apollo, raised in Grove City and moved to Lake Wales in 2005.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He owned Sam's Barber Shop in Pittsburgh and was a retired head custodian from the North Allegheny School District.
Sam was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, active in the Elks, a member of the Lake Ashton Veterans Association and a member of the Catholic Church of Saint Matthew in Winter Haven, Fla.
Sam is survived by his wife, Judith A. Puntureri; sisters, Genevieve Perry of Mercer and Stella Stanzione of Tarentum; brothers, Rock and his wife, Louise, of Butler and Albert and his wife, Judith, of Hermitage; sisters-in-law, Patricia of Sharon and Jacki of New Castle; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lee Ann; a sister, Teresa; a brother, Vincent; and brothers-in-law, Nick and Richard.
PUNTURERI - Samuel V. Puntureri died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012. A Mass of Christian burial will be in Florida.
Memorials of remembrance may be made to Compassionate Care Hospice, 2329 E.F. Griffin Road, Bartow, FL 33830.
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It is with great sadness that I write to you to express our sympathy as it is always a difficult emotional time for any of us We hope you know that we share it with you. May you find strength to carry you through this difficult time and faith to reassure you that grief will soften and love will always endure. Your cousins Dr James & Maryann Kollar
October 29, 2012
Dear Judy,
We were so sorry to receive the news of your husband's passing. Your will be remembered in our hearts and our prayers throughout these difficult days. May our Lord Jesus grant you strength and peace.
Our love,prayers,and deepest sympathy.
Cousins Frank & Mary Jo Pontera
Frank & Mary Jo Pontera
October 28, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Johnson Funeral Home
October 28, 2012
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