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Samuel Vacante Obituary
Born in Hazleton, May 20, 1963, he was a son of the late Samuel J. Sr. and Josephine Stanziola Vacante. He spent most of his life in the Hazleton and Drums area.
Sam was a graduate of Penn State University with a degree in engineering and worked as a machinist for Meadow-Burke, Humboldt.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and was especially proud of his sons and future daughter-in-law. He was a member of the NRA, loved cars and motorcycles and was a talented artist.
Surviving are sons, Samuel C. and his fiancee, Sheila Barron, Hazleton, and Brandon A. Drums and his significant other, Jennifer Lyn Daley, Brandonville.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Most Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, 131 E. Fourth St., Hazleton. Friends may call at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Harman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. (East), 669 W. Butler Drive, Drums, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences can be entered and more information is available at www.harmanfuneral.com.
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Tara Tomaro
September 12, 2015
May you R.I.P. Sam. And may your sons Sammy and Brandon and the rest of your family find comfort during this tragic time.
Tara Tomaro
September 12, 2015
Sammy, I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time and may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Lynne Nemeth
September 12, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jennifer Fuller
September 12, 2015
My heart stopped when I heard this news.We just saw you and Jen at the casino a couple weeks ago.My heart is heavy the world lost another good person.I pray for his children and Jennifer that they can find some comfort in this horrific tragedy. Goodbye casino friend. Until we meet again...
Joanne Scalleat
September 12, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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