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Angelus Funeral Home - San Antonio

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San Antonio, Texas

Sam Pantuso Obituary

June 5, 2015
Sam N. Pantuso passed away on June 5, 2015, at the age of 89. He was the son of Italian immigrants, and a veteran of World War II, where he was wounded in battle.

He owned and operated a successful Texaco service station for over 30 years, just west of downtown San Antonio. He loved his family. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and was an active member of the Christopher Columbus Italian Society for many years, working in the kitchen during the Society's Spaghetti dinners. In addition, he was a longtime supporter of the San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Lena. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Beverly Pantuso, Daughters and sons-in-law Kathy and Randall Higgins, and Karen and Marc Machado; grandchildren, Jennifer Dye and husband Jeff of Sugar Land, Christopher Pantuso and wife Mindy, Scott Yeglic and wife Greta; great-grandchildren, Andrew and Thomas Dye of Sugar Land, Nora Jane Pantuso, and Lana Vita Yeglic; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Randall Higgins, Marc Machado, Christopher Pantuso, Scott Yeglic, Jeff Dye, Louis Pisano. Honorary Pallbearers: Ernest Barberio, Carl Ponzio, John Valentine, Anthony Martino, Frank Spizzirri, and Frank Monaco.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin Tuesday, 6:00 P.M. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 600 Oblate Drive, with Rosary to follow at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church, 205 Piazza Italia. Interment will follow in San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2 with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the Pantuso family at www.theangelusfuneralhome.com

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Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jun. 8, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Sam Pantuso

24 Entries

June 21, 2015

My prayers r /w u & family

A little hist Salvatore in Italain = Samuel in English
My grandfather name also

Shirley Catalani-Ohmes & family
I think he was in my parents wedding by looking @ his pict

Tisha Balderrama

June 11, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Sam was such a sweet man. My son and I enjoyed talking with him when we would go walking at the mall. He loved his family so much and would always talk about them. May he rest in peace.

Carmen Vara-Germany

June 10, 2015

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 10, 2015

Dear Nick, Kathy, and Karen. My memories of your parents go back to my memorable years at Ursuline where they were wonderful supporters and to the many unforgettable Spaghetti dinners at the church. You were blessed . Love, Raul and Sylvia Fernandez

Karen & Ron Chin

June 9, 2015

Nick, our deepest sympathy for you and your family. Ron thoroughly enjoyed his time with your father as a fellow mall walker. He will be missed. We will keep you all in our prayers.

Tears (Pauli) Grandjean

June 9, 2015

Karen,

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family on the passing of your dad. Your family has always held a place in our hearts from the time he had his station across from the warehouse.

Sending much love and prayers,

June 9, 2015

We are saddened to hear of Sam's passing. He and Lena were great neighbors. Our deepest sympathy.
The Virjans

June 8, 2015

Nick, Beverly and family,
We were saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. Prayers for healing on your loss. Many hugs,
Hank and Joanne Clyne

JoAnn Zoellner

June 8, 2015

Dearest Cousins Nick, Kathy & Karen. The passing of your beloved father has left a big hole in our family and in our hearts. Your father was the kindest, most thoughtful person I have ever known. His concern for everyone was evident in his every day deeds. His Christmas Cards and Birthday cards were always the first to arrive with a very special message from the heart. I will cherish these wonderful memories of him. God bless you as you begin a new chapter. May you be granted and a lifetime of happy memories of your father. He was one in a million, his was a life well lived.

Celeste Scalise-Qubrosi

June 8, 2015

So sorry for your great loss. May he Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory.

Janet Hafker

June 8, 2015

Kathy and family, John and I are saddened by the passing of your father! Draw near to,your family and share all of the wonderful memories that you have!. God bless and keep you as you go through this time of sorrow!

Andy Obriotti

June 8, 2015

Nick & Family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. Uncle Sam, as I always called him, was one of the kindest persons I've ever known. He will be missed and my prayers are with you.

Brian Sibley

June 8, 2015

Karen,
My condolences go out to you and your family. Your dad was just the sweetest guy! Truly one of the nicest men I have ever known. So sorry for your loss.

Ann & Bill Walker

June 8, 2015

Kathy and family- Sending love and prayers for comfort and peace. We are so sorry for your loss.
Keeping you all uplifted in prayer and in our thoughts.
-Ann and Bill Walker (Richardson, TX)

Judith Weiss

June 8, 2015

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. You, Randall and your family are in my thoughts.

Bruce & Darlene Dye

June 8, 2015

Please accept our sincere condolences as we were saddened by the news of Sam's passing. He was very special and will be missed by so many. His great-grandchildren were so lucky to have had the opportunity to know him. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Virginia Walsh

June 8, 2015

My deepest condolences on the loss of your father. He was respected by my father and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Virginia Obriotti Walsh

Janice Spizzirri

June 8, 2015

Sending my deepest condolences to the family. Karen, Kathy, Nicky- he will be missed. He was a very kind man.

Sherie Jonas

June 8, 2015

I am so sorry. I pray that God helps your broken hearts. He is with your mom now

JohnDavid A. Griffin

June 8, 2015

Dear family of the late Mr. Sam Pantiso, my heart and prayers are with all of you during this time of great sadness. I continue to hold on dearly to fond memories of conversations with Mr. Sam. Mr. Sam would tell me stories of his friends, family and great recipes for his favorite Italian dishes. I met Mr.Sam back in the early 1970's when I would take the company cars to the Texaco gas station. I know that Mr. Sam is in good company there in Heaven,in God's presence, he is joined by family and friends that have gone before him, preparing his way to be reunited with them just as he does now for you who love him dearly. May God's Peace and Grace comfort all of you during this time of great sadness. David A. Juliac a
.k.a. JohnDavid A. Griffin

Cindy Shafer

June 8, 2015

What a nice man, God bless you and your family at this sad time.

Shelly Urbany

June 8, 2015

Dear Beverly and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Steve & Meladdie Magaro

June 7, 2015

Our sincere condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

June 7, 2015

I have known Sam all my life, in fact we lived two houses from one another for a while. I recall the "Gas Station" and visits with my father (Gabe)...I always got a Grapette (sp) and we spent several hours with my dad and Sam talking about the "Hall" or something less important...my best to you and your family. Sam was a good man and we will all miss him.
Richard A. Granato M.D. and Donna Granato

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