SAMUEL M. PUGLIANO Sr.
SAMUEL M. PUGLIANO Sr.
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SAMUEL PUGLIANO Obituary
Age 80, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, June 13, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathleen A. (Braun) Pugliano; father of Samuel (Carrie) Pugliano, Gary Pugliano and Michael Pugliano; devoted grandfather of Dana (Eric) Wood, Melissa, Amanda and Adam; brother of Ida Vayo, Frank Pugliano and the late Dominic, Caroline Payne, Rose Pacella, John and Joseph Pugliano; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Sam loved his Polka Music, was in a band and a radio show host also was an US Army Veteran of the Korean War. Friends received Saturday, 6-8 p.m. and Sunday, 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES, LTD., 7450 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Mass of Christian burial Monday, 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude children's Hospital.
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Joe Marcone
July 24, 2013
To all the Pugliano's----- I just saw this today- I am so sorry to hear about Mr Pugliano. I have nothing but good memories about your father.
June 21, 2013
To the Pugliano Family, Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you with the passing of Sam. He was a wonderful man and a very good musician. He was also our dear musician friend who did everything he could to support and promote our music.
May he rest in peace with the Lord. With much love, Gloria Jean and Lou DiFabio Geneva On The Lake, Ohio
Ida Vayo
June 19, 2013
I was not able to go to Sammy's funeral. (I'm 97 years old.). But he was with me at that time.
I'll miss everything about him, especially his Sunday radio program. I looked forward to it every week.
Thank you to everyone who loved Sammy.
Love from Sammy's sister, Ida.
June 18, 2013
to the pugliano family sorry for your loss. sam was a pleasure to listen to. George bolkovac export pa.
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Jeff Winard
June 17, 2013
Sorry to hear this news. Sam was always a pleasure to chat with during our many encounters at polka events in Cleveland, PA, and other areas. Jeff Winard, milwaukee , wi
Dan Taylor
June 17, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Sam many times years ago playing bass & piano on one of his albums. Great man , lots of fun to be with.
linda lopata(braun)
June 17, 2013
you will be dearly miss uncle Sammy,growing up with your music was the best, and running into you at weddings,were great times.rest in peace uncle sammy
June 16, 2013
Our sympathy to the family on the loss of a great musician. Listened to his polka show often on a Sunday morning. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Kathy Paulenich and John Gerl
Francis Gondell
June 16, 2013
To the Pugliano Family.
Please accept our deepest sympathy and our prayers. Sam was a great guy and we always enjoyed his band.
Sincerely, Fran and
Helen Gondell
Leechburg, Pa.
June 16, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Rick Kokal
June 15, 2013
When growing up, Sunday's in my house consisted of my Dad reading the newspaper/smoking his cigar and my Mom cooking dinner while Sam Pugliano's radio show played in both the kitchen and living room. Sam played at my wedding in 1992. Thank you Sam for being apart of our lives, you will be missed!
Frank Pusateri
June 15, 2013
Condolences to the entire Pugliano family. Sam leaves a deep and lasting musical legacy to the Western Pennsylvania region and beyond. RIP
Hotkowski Family
June 14, 2013
Rest In Peace
Vernie Hotkowski
June 14, 2013
Dear Kathy, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. The "Polka Kings of 1976" will be missed and always remembered. The Hotkowski Family
Karen Molcsan-Yosi
June 14, 2013
I did not know Sam personally, but I listened to his Polka broadcast on Sunday mornings....I will miss his music. My sympathy to the Pugliano Family
Mike & Lil Petronka
June 14, 2013
Sam will be sadly missed. We listened to him every Sunday morning. We will miss his sense of humor as well as all of his stories and music. Our deepest condolences to his family.
Frank Smetak
June 14, 2013
Sam will be missed by all, especially those who listened to his show faithfully, as my late Mother & Father did. My deepest sympathy to the Pugliano family, the West Penn Polka King will always be remembered by many.
June 14, 2013
John Hasper (www.polkas.nl)
June 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. Sam was a very nice person and a great polka artist. I will miss him. Rest in piece, thanks for the wonderfull polka music. Farewell Sam.
Del Rezek
June 14, 2013
Sam and I were accordian playing "brothers" I'll miss hearing him on his radio show and just taking to him about the music business.I'm sure Sam is now with all the great polka players in Polka Heaven.
Eric O'Brien
June 14, 2013
My deepest sympathies. Sam was a great man and a joy to work with. I will miss his occasional weekday visits to the station. Peace be with you all.
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