Samuel R. "Sam" Damato

Samuel Damato Obituary

Samuel R. "Sam" Damato, 72, of Worcester, died Thursday, July 10th, in the Umass Memorial Healthcare-Memorial campus.

Sam leaves a son, Samuel M. Damato of Worcester; four siblings, his twin, Nancy Rossi, Antoinette Scola, and Charles Damato all of Worcester, and William Damato of North Grafton; a life long friend, Richard Pierce of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. A brother, Peter and two sisters, Laura Damato and Mary Germain pre deceased him. Sam was born in Skene, Mississippi, son of Samuel and Philomena (Gerardi) Damato. He was a U.S. Marines during the Korean War and has lived here all his life.

Sam was a baker all his life. He worked for such places as Widoff's, Gentiles and Mattero's on Franklin. He once owned and operated D'Amico's Bakery on Shrewsbury St.

A funeral mass will be held Monday, July 14th at 10:00 a.m. in St Stephen's Church, 357 Grafton St. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the University Commons LTC, 378 Plantation St., Worcester 01605. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. is honored to assist the family with arrangements.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette on Jul. 13, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Damato

11 Entries

MARY HANLEY

August 7, 2008

WILL NEVER
FORGET HIS RUM CAKE HAVENT HAD ANY THE SAME SINCE HE CLOSED SHREWSBURY ST BAKERY

Linda Iagallo

July 21, 2008

I am deeply saddened by the loss of my Uncle Sam, I will always remember the fun times he gave us as kids...

Love,
Mike, Linda, Michael & Chris xo

Chuck Damato

July 18, 2008

So sorry for the loss of my uncle Sam , I remember Sam from the days we lived on Wall Street . He was always rolling in the doe so to speak, funny guy.

MaryJean Capalbo

July 17, 2008

Uncle Sam, I am so glad we had precious time together, before you past!! I will forever hold the things you said to me, in my heart Forever!! I will never forget the great times we had with you, when we were little kids, Howe pond in Spencer, Misquamicut Beach in the summer, do you remember the ham bone, and the bathing cap in the back of your beachwagon lol!! You were always so funny!! I'll never forget the times we would jump in your van, and go fishing, those were great times, and I always caught more fish then you, and you would get mad!! Ha! Ha! We had the greatest times when I was your bookeeper, down Damico's Bakery, boy those were the days!!! You would come up stairs to my office, and say hey, lets go get a drink, and I would say I'll meet you next door in 5!! We would sit and talk for hours, about serious things, and about all the funny things, we had done!! We would play the Juke box, and we would be singing out loud, and we used to play our special song, that was both our favorite, over and over again lol, we never got sick of hearing it!!! lol!! Remember when I took you to your real 1st Red Sox Game in Boston, and when we went up the ramp, and you saw all of Fenway Park, with all the team practicing, before the game, your eyes were just in amazement!! You couldn't believe you were there!! The Sox were playing the Yankee's, and we won the game!! I'll never forget how funny you were , when it was the 7th inning stretch, well you didn't know about it, and everyone is getting out of there seats, and going to get stuff to eat, and go to the bathrooms, and I stood up, and was stretching, from sitting in those tiny seats, and then you asked me"why is everyone getting up, and leaving, and I'll never forget how much I laughed at you!!!!I was laughing hysterically!!!...and I told you about the 7th inning stretch, and you looked at me with those eyes, like I had 2 heads, and I just couldn't stop laughing!! What a night that was!!! So keep on routing for the Sox Bubby, OK!! I know you were a die hard fan!!!....Uncle Sam, thanks for the greatest memories, that we had together, I will forever keep them in my thoughts!!! I know your where you wanted to be, as you told me, and that your with Big Nana, your Sister's Laura, and Mary (my Mom), and your brother Peter, and the secret i will always keep!!! All of us will miss you dearly!!

All Our Love,
MaryJean (Beany), Paul, Christian, and Sean...XOXOXO

BARBARA CAYER

July 15, 2008

So sorry for your loss Sammy and I were in same classes at Grafton St Jr lots of laughs in Mr Foleys class

David Damato

July 14, 2008

We are very sad to hear about Uncle Sam.
May he rest in peace.
Carolyn, David, Joey and Michael Damato.

Janice Damato

July 14, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mark Sullivan

July 13, 2008

I am sorry for your loss at this time.

When I was a teen Sam hired me at Damico's bakery on Shrewsbury Street. I worked there with several friends, and Sam was kind and cared about all of us.

Ken & Jean Perro

July 13, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time in your life.

EVELYN KALIL

July 13, 2008

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

William Damato Jr.

July 13, 2008

My deepest condolences at the loss of Uncle Sam. Sam was my uncle and also my godfather. We had a lot of good years at our three-decker. My he rest in peace with NaNa

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