Murray Sams Jr

1922 - 2011

BORN

1922

DIED

2011

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Dartmouth College

Murray Sams Obituary

Murray Sams, Jr., 88, of DeLand, FL, died Aug. 5, 2011, in Hollywood, FL. He was born Oct. 16, 1922 to Genevieve and Murray Sams. A Navy pilot during WWII, Dartmouth College alumni, and Stetson Law School graduate, Murray Sams was a nationally renowned trial attorney who practiced for over 50 years. He was a member of numerous legal associations and a friend to many lawyers. Mr. Sams is predeceased by one son, Murray III, and is survived by his loving wife, Trina, and eight children, Travis, Genevieve, Patrick, Christian, Trina, Susan, Francis, and Catherine. To share in the loving memory of his life, a memorial gathering was held in Hollywood on Monday, Aug. 8, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care. A second gathering will be held in DeLand on Wed., Aug. 17, from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at Allen Summerhill Funeral Home, 126 East New York Avenue, DeLand, FL 32724, 386-734-4663. Interment with military honors will be Thurs., Aug. 18, 11:00 AM, at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Please sign the online guest book at www.bpfamilycare.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Covenant House, 733 Breakers Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304-4100.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Aug. 9, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Murray Sams

10 Entries

Marina Gipps

August 8, 2023

Murray was one of the funniest people i have ever met. He lit up a room & gave people hope. It was infectious. We kept talking about getting me to Stetson Law School back in the day. He was always in a good mood in front of Jesse Briggs of Yellow Strawberry Salon-another fun person. Jesse & Murray were good friends & i was honored to have met Murray through Jesse at the salon where i modeled for hair shows. Sorry to see that Murray passed away. He was an accomplished & very good person. #RIP

Alexandra Malpas

August 21, 2011

Dear Trina - I was so very sad to come across Murray's Obituary in my efforts to find a contact to get in touch.

Over 20 years ago I had the misfortune to have an accident but the fortune to meet Murray - and as a consequence all your family. In life one meets some people one never forgets and Murray was one such person for Nico, Athena, Constantine and myself. We very much regret that distance kept us from seeing more of him in recent years.

You and all your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time and we send you our sympathy with much love.

Nico and Alex Malpas - 38 St. Luke's Street, London SW3 3RP

Estela Lopez

August 17, 2011

I worked for Mr. Sams back in the days of Sams Gerstein & Ward and I will never forget his very interesting stories every time I translated for him. Very sorry for his loss. Trina, your children were babies, I remember them!

August 16, 2011

Dear Trina - Our thanks for telling Marc about Murray's death (and he in turn told us). Bart and I are both very sorry for your loss and hope that you will do ok during these difficult times. As you may (or may not) know - we now live in NE Florida (St. Johns County). If you need help with anything up here - please get in touch (Marc will give you our contact info) - and we will try to point you in the right direction. Our condolences to you and family, Robyn G.

Dick Maloy

August 11, 2011

He was a complicated genius. When I finally got to know him I thought the worrld of him.

August 10, 2011

murray was an old friend who will be missed
paul e. gifford.esq

larry wrenn

August 10, 2011

Murray was absolutely one of the finest and most generous men I have ever met. He was the finest trial lawyer that I have ever seen... He was a great mentor and a wonderful teacher. Murray's teachings and guidance are the foundation of my career. I still tell Murray Sams stories which have made a great impact on me and all those I share them with... He was a wonderful man and friend. My heartfelt sympathies to his family for whom his feelings and love had no boundary

August 9, 2011

Mr Sams and i became friends in the late eighties,when he helped me with my divorce. We lost contact in the last 28 years, but i never forgot him nor his kindness. I shall miss him. My deepest and sincere condolences to his wife Trina and his children....Stella Preston.

August 9, 2011

I'm not aware of a better Trial lawyer.
Bill Whitaker, Esquire, Orlando

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August 9, 2011

I will be forever grateful to this man for his generosity that improved my family's life and for his many stories that made me laugh.

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