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Samuel Boccella Obituary

Samuel F. Boccella, age 68, died on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at Abington Health Lansdale Hospital. Mr. Boccella was a resident of St. Mary Manor and was of Norristown. Born in Naples, Italy, he was the son of Evangelista of Bridgeport and the late Luigi Boccella. He was the beloved husband of 46 years of Mary L. Boccella.
Mr. Boccella worked as a Diesel Mechanic for Ragusa Hauling. He was a member Holy Savior Catholic Church in Norristown and was a graduate of Norristown High School. Mr. Boccella was a very hard worker throughout his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed WWF wrestling and working on cars. In addition to his wife and mother he is survived by his two sons, Samuel Boccella and his wife Maureen of South Carolina and Thomas Boccella and his wife Jennifer of Collegeville; one daughter Charlene Rubendall and her husband Dennis of E. Norriton; two brothers, Philip and Carmen Boccella, both of Norristown; a sister Maria Manzo of Bridgeport; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Michael, Madison, Caitlyn, Nickolas, Dylan, Alden and T.J. Relatives and friend are invited to his Funeral Mass on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Manor, 701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, where the family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11 a.m. before Mass. Entombment at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Norristown.
For those desiring, in lieu of flowers Mass Cards would be preferred. Arrangements are by Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home in Lansdale.

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Published by www.timesherald.com from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2013.

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Pat Rowe

December 6, 2013

Dear Mary,
I was saddened to hear of Sam's passing, I was in the hospital until Wed. and just saw it today online....
He was such a sweetheart and my buddy at Shannondell!! I know your family who went before will be waiting at Heaven's gate with open arms. Someday you will see him again and see that glorious smile upon his face and you will and together you will be throughout Eternity.
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John Lerda

December 4, 2013

Tom & Family,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Remember the good times.
Blessings,
John Lerda

Kathy & Joe Saxon

December 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy.

LAURA TERRELL

December 4, 2013

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Warm regards,

Scott & Jennifer Newll

December 3, 2013

To the Bocella and Rubendall Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Linda Cione Bono

December 2, 2013

Dear Mary and Family,
We offer our heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your dear husband. May God give you and your family the strength to cope during this difficult time. God rest Sam's soul. Peace to all of you.
Love,
Linda and Russ Bono

MATT RYAN

December 2, 2013

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I was sorry to hear the news about your father, he was a hard working family man, that's something to be proud of.

Lynn Schantz

December 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!

Rose Rubendall

December 2, 2013

"Mr. Boccella brought so many happy moments to so many lives & left a treasure trove of memories. I will never forget the loving man behind his forever smile." Sending my Deepest Condolences to the entire family during this difficult time.

Bob Pickell

December 2, 2013

Our hearts and our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

The Pickell Family

December 2, 2013

Love you Dad...You were my best friend and I looked just like you..I put my face next to your face and say see we do look alike...Miss you already.

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