SAM HAGENDORF Obituary

HAGENDORF--Sam. Has entered the universe on a cloud of love, surrounded by his loving family, on July 24, 2012, after a short illness, at nearly 89 years old. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia (Starr), and son Scott. He is survived by his soul mate of 16 years, Bernice Salenger and his children, Sheryl Schwartz and son-in-law Barry, Sonny (Harry) Hagendorf and daughter-in-law Kathy, daughter-in-law Karena Wienands, his loving grandchildren, Stephanie Ferdman (Michael), Jonathan Schwartz, Colin Hagendorf, Emma Hagendorf, two great- grandchildren Jordan and Cooper, as well as Bernice's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a large number of loving nieces and nephews. Sam was born in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on September 21, 1923 to Harry and Esther Hagendorf. He was predeceased by his sisters, Minnie, Lee, brothers, Ted, Louie, and Irwin. Sam served as a signalman in the US Navy in WWII in the pacific theater. A man ahead of his time, he owned a bar, the Havagrand Cafe, on Havemeyer and Grand Sts.-60 years too early, but the right idea! Sam's heart was as big as a bear's, and so was his appetite. We will love him, we will miss him and we will honor him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society. Funeral will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th Street, New York, NY 10023, on Sunday July 29, 1pm. Shiva will be observed on Sunday immediately following the service at the home of Sonny and Kathy Hagendorf in New Rochelle until 9pm, and on Monday and Tuesday at the home of Sheryl and Barry Schwartz in Granite Springs, NY from 2-9pm. "Now Let's Eat!"

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 27, 2012.

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July 30, 2012

Sammy, out of all of my mother's (Shirley's) many friends, you were always at the top of my list. But, it shouldn't be any surprise, because my mother and I have similar values. People who are good and kind, and who have more heart than anything else, that's worth more than anything to us.

You must know how much my mother loves you. Whenever you would call her, or she would call you, she always told me that she loves you like a dear brother. You were really like a brother to her. Countless times she told me how kind you were to her, how you were always there for her, and how you and Bernice always begged her to visit you. Believe me, she would have visited you if there was a remote chance that she physically could have.

Sammy, my mother also told me how my son, Justin, at only 3 years old, would sit next to you at the pool, and was happy just to be near you when you read the newspaper. How he and you would have conversations. He's 23 now, and can converse with the best of them. Because you see, he did at a very early age. Yes, you were entwined in our lives.

My mother didn't tell me of your passing until today because she didn't want to upset me while I was moving. It appears that you and I were both re-locating on the same day. I hope your new place is filled with all the love and happiness that you gave to others.

I probably never told you that I love you. That's something that I hope I at least showed.

You are leaving a wonderful legacy. The love and warmth that your family and friends feel everytime they think of you.

Many blessings and love,
Faith Kinslow

S V B L kahn

July 30, 2012

May your light always be lite in all the lives you touched! You will be missed

sha vic bri logie Kahn

July 30, 2012

Dear Uncle Sam You touch our lives with laughter, Love, & so much FUN, you will be deeply missed.. {{{{HUGS}}}}}j;

Charlene Hagendorf

July 28, 2012

Dear Uncle Sammy, You were the sweetest, kindest, most loving uncle a girl could ever have. I will miss your sweet voice and your sloppy hello kisses.
Say hey to my dad.

Your loving niece,
Charlene

Michelle Starr

July 28, 2012

To My Dear Uncle Sam,
I will miss you more than you could possibly imagine. I will never forget you and Bernice being there for my mother when she passed. You were more than my uncle, you were like a father to me. Everyone who knew you loved you, especially my mother and father. Like many others, you will always be with me in my heart. The world needs more people like you and you have left a wonderful legacy. As many others, I was blessed to have you in my life for all these years.May God bless and keep you.

With a broken heart and eternal love,

You adoring neice.
Michelle

PS: Don't fight with my mother when you see her -- you know by now, she is always right.

July 27, 2012

For my Uncle Sammy I thank you for the wonderful memories, you were the best and will be greatly missed.

L.P.

Helene Golston

July 27, 2012

Loved you then, love you now and will love you forever. You were the sweetest, kindest and most wonderful man. A great uncle, wonderful father, blessed son and faithful husband. God bless you!

July 27, 2012

Roz and Charlie Padgett

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