Raymond Joseph Sampietro

Loving Father October 28, 1921 - October 17, 2011 Raymond was born in Albany, California to Joseph & Pauline Sampietro. He attended Business College prior to going to work for Jacuzzi Bros. Pump Company, where he worked for the majority of his life. He enjoyed working until he was 85 years old and was awarded Salesman of the Year for several years. Ray married his wife Patricia Johnson in 1944. They lived in Walnut Creek until moving to Visalia in 1960. Ray was a member of St Mary's Parish and The Third Order of St. Francis. He was an avid sportsman and loved to hunt & fish. Ray is preceded in death by his wife Patricia, brother Donald Sampietro, sons: Robert Joseph Sampietro, Mark Raymond Sampietro and Joseph Anthony Sampietro. He is survived by his sons: David Sampietro, daughter-in-law Lisa of Springville, Steven Sampietro, daughter-in-law Brenda of Darby, Montana, John Sampietro, of Visalia, and Jim Sampietro, daughter-in law Janet of Windsor, CA and daughters: Linda Sampietro of Three Rivers, Mary Carter, husband Rev. Tom Carter of Dinuba, Catherine Sampietro, life partner Lynne of Dublin, CA, and Karin Lundy, husband Dave of Gig Harbor, Washington, 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Time of Remembrance will be held Friday October 21, 2011 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:30pm. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be sent to your favorite charity. Arrangement by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia, CA.