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SAMUEL FUNARO Obituary
Age 88, of Mt. Washington, on Monday, November 14, 2011. Beloved husband of 64 years, of Josephine (Juliano) Funaro; loving father of Gabriel (Karen) Funaro, Joseph Funaro, and Lydia Willig; cherished grandfather of Paul (Jen), Amanda Funaro, Alyssa, and Sam Willig; loving great-grandfather of Josie, Julian, and Roman; son of the late Gabriel and Maria Rose Funaro; brother of Rose, Millie, Elizabeth, Eugene, Jerry, and the late Josephine, Lena, Frank, and Bill. Also survived by brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. Samuel was a staff SGT. in the Army Air Force during WWII and was employed by the Clark Candy Co. for 42 years. Family and Friends welcome Wednesday 6-8 p.m. Thursday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at WM. SLATER & SONS INC., Virginia Ave. and Kearsarge St., Mt. Washington. Funeral mass in St. Justin Church Friday 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
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Doris Kling
November 19, 2011
May God comfort you as you mourn the death of your father, father-in-law, and grandfather. My thoughts of sympathy and love to Gabe, Karen and the entire Funaro family.
Gary, MaryAnn, Gary, Jr. Schaub
November 17, 2011
The sweetest man God placed on the earth has been taken home. All heaven is rejoicing, while we grieve our loss of his presence. Our home will be empty without Sam in the garden tending his tomatoes and peppers.
November 16, 2011
I was priveleged to have been part of Sam's circle of friends. He was a proud craftsman and as fine a man as God ever made. Our deepest sympathies. Don Dorsey Local #1
John Cooley
November 15, 2011
The Veteran Fire Fighters offer our deepest sympathies to the Funaro family.
May his memories be forever present in your life. May God watch over him!
God bless
Treasurer,
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Maureen Cook
November 15, 2011
Gabe and Karen, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I've heard so many wonderful things about him and how devoted you were to him. Take care.
marygrace prokop- curry
November 15, 2011
To the entire Funaro Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorry. I will always remember him sitting on the porch and always saying hi when I passed by. He will be missed and i will keep him in my prayers.
Diane Hoegerl
November 15, 2011
I am so glad I made time to see and hug Sam when I was home in October. I will charrish all the memmories growing up with Lydia and her family. Love you all and I will miss him terribly.
Robert & Sherry Watton
November 15, 2011
To the entire Funaro family, We are so very sad to hear of the loss of a wonderful man.... We all have enjoyed talking to him, he was always a pleasant face to see. We will miss seeing him on the porch, for a friendly waive.... Our deepest Sympathy's are with your family
Bobby, Sherry & Danielle Watton.
November 15, 2011
Karen and Gabe: Our thoughts are with you and your family at this very difficult time. We know how devoted you have always been to support your Dad. Sending our prayers, Carla & Donald
Sherris Moreira
November 15, 2011
Dear Gabe and family,
Sending my heartfelt sympathies to all of you.
With kind regards,
Sherris Moreira, Pittsburgh, PA
Sylvia McCoy
November 15, 2011
Gabe, Karen and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sylvia
josephine Klein
November 15, 2011
My deep sympathy to a wonderful fmily.One of the frendliest person on albert street. God bless him.
Gail Gallagher
November 15, 2011
So sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was a great man enjoyed many of talks with him when out for a walk and will miss him terribly.
William McCloskey
November 15, 2011
Gabe,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. Sincere condolences,
Bill McCloskey (USAR)
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