Sam Kutoff

Sam KUTOFF Sam Kutoff, age 89, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2011. Born and raised in Seattle, Sam graduated from Garfield High School in 1940. After returning from WWII, he worked for his sister, Ruth, at her bakery and then for Safeway for many years. Sam loved playing any type of card game - from poker to pinochle and was an excellent bridge player. He was an avid bowler for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family and especially his children and grandchildren. Sam lived in Montlake for 53 years. He was preceded in death by two loving and devoted women: his first wife, Annette "Sweetie" Rosenthal and his second wife, Betty Cohen. After the death of his second wife, he enjoyed several years living at the Summit. His family would like to thank the staff at Kline Galland Home for the compassionate care he received while a resident there. Sam is survived by his children: Mickey (Fran) Kutoff of Seattle, Shirley (Terry) Neff of Allentown, PA, grandchildren: Abby, Brian, Jaimie, Matt and his brother, Label. He was a soft-spoken, gentle man who will be greatly missed by his family and all those who knew and loved him. A grave side service will be held at Bikur Cholim Cemetery, 1340 North 115th, Seattle at 3:00pm on April 14, 2011. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.