Lawrence Sambado

Our son Ian married Lawrence's granddaughter Samantha in December, 2025 and we were guests of the Sambados during a memorable Thanksgiving weekend. Lawrence was the most gracious of hosts, conducting a tour of their business offices and recounting with considerable pride a classic story of immigrant success from humble beginnings. His love of family and community was palpable. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Lawrence Sambado was a most gracious, kind and generous man. He was like an older, wise brother, whose love was unconditional. He always shared the best his orchards produced; cherries, apples, walnuts and more... Since we first met in the late 1960's (Cousins of my wife, Silvana Gravano's family), our families have enjoyed many happy, fun times with the Sambado family. He was one of the best "porcini" mushroom hunters we have ever known; extremely proud of his Italian American heritage. We...

I was almost 6 years old when my parents immigrated to the US in 1955 from the same town in Italy as Lawrence´s father, Alex. The town is Vezzi San Filippo. My mother Angie was second cousin with Alex. We lived in Fresno and the Sambado family was in Stockton, but they drove down many times to visit us, always bringing cherries, walnuts, pears, or whatever fruit was in season. They didn´t just bring a bag or two, they brought boxes full. They were incredibly generous and my parents were so...

my thoughts and prayers for the family, Lawrence was truly a one of a kind