Salvatore "Sam" Vruna

1937 - 2018

In loving memory of our dear husband and father Salvatore “Sam” Vruna, 80 years. Sam passed away suddenly with his family by his side on Saturday May 19th, 2018 at Health Sciences North, Sudbury. Beloved husband of Nicolina Vruna (Bertucci), married 57 years. Loving father of Sina Kicz (Peter Kicz Naughton, ON), Mary Vruna (Toronto, ON) and Francesco Vruna (predeceased, Thunder Bay, ON). Cherished grandfather of Nicholas Kicz (London, ON), Marli Kicz (London, UK) and Nathan Lorimer (Aimee Reyes Stephenville, TX). Great grandfather to Liam Lorimer (TX). Beloved brother of Nina Vruna (Caltanisetta, Sicily), Maria Vruna (Caltanisetta, Sicily), Vianna Vruna (Salvatore Ippolito Hannover, Germany) and Michele Vruna (Gianina Mazara del Vallo, Sicily). Cherished sister in laws Mariangela Rosso (Vincenzo Rosso both predeceased Thunder Bay). Immaculata Galati (Benito Galati predeceased Thunder Bay) Uncle “Sammi” was cherished by numerous nieces and nephews in Thunder Bay, Italy and Germany who all held a special place in his heart. Sam was born in Santa Caterina, Villarmosa, Sicily on July 17th 1937 to Tommasina and Francesco Vruna (Predeceased). Funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, 123 Hilldale Rd Thunder Bay on Monday July 16th, 2018 at 10:30 am. Private Burial to follow at St. Andrews Cemetery, Oliver Road. Following the Service, Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at the Italian Cultural Centre, 132 Algoma Street. In Lieu of flowers, Donations to St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church are appreciated.