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James J. Sama

Wilmington, Delaware

1914 - 2016

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Wilmington, Delaware
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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James J. SamaJames Sama, 102, was of sturdy stuff, who passed away after the only medical complication of his life on November 8, 2016. He was born June 3, 1914 in Wilmington to Giuseppe and Rosina (Ciconte) Sama, who were Italian immigrants from Calabria to Wilmington in the early 1900s. He was...

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Barb & Joe,

My condolences on your loss. I remember Uncle Jimmy vividly, as I often rode to work with him. It was the winter of 62/63. He was working at the DuPont building and I was at Delaware Trust.

To avoid parking fees, he would park at Tenth Street Park and we would hoof it into downtown. To combat the cold weather, he would often instruct me to square my shoulders and swing my arms. Little did I know that these were techniques he had learned some 18 years...

My prayers and condolences go out to the Cherrix, Sama and all friends and family. Please accept my apologies for my inability to attend the services.

Uncle Jimmy, you truly will be missed. Thoughts and prayers for Aunt Helen and Family... Thank you for all those crew cut's and for everything you taught us. I will always cherish the memories Dominick & Robin Davis and Family

we will forever miss you.You have been in Bernadette's and my life forever.I always felt welcome.Our prayers will be with you and the rest of the family.I have always called you pop-pop Sama and you always loved ityou were my family also love Bernadette and Pamela Cherrix

Uncle Jimmy will be sorely missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with aunt Helen, Barbara, Donna and Kenny, as well as his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. May he rest in peace.