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Marge and Carl,
I'm very sorry to hear about Sam. He was a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed Hearyman
October 22, 2008 | Cape Coral, FL
Loves Park, Illinois
SAM 'RED' ARMATO, 78 LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND PAPA LOVES PARK - Sam "Red" Armato, 78, of Loves Park passed away Oct. 15, 2008, in his home surrounded by his family after a courageous 21/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born Dec. 12, 1929, in Chicago, the son of Carlo and Mamie (Rebecca)...
Read MoreMarge and Carl,
I'm very sorry to hear about Sam. He was a special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ed Hearyman
October 22, 2008 | Cape Coral, FL
Dear Marge & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He and I shared the unfortunate bond of having cancer. He was an inspiration to me during my battle with the disease. Mike and I will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Karen Gallagher
October 22, 2008 | Caledonia, IL
Dear Mary, Marge, Sue and Carl,
I am so saddened to hear about Sam's death. He was such a good Dad. I remember how he always worried about everyone! That's because he loved all of you so much. I will always have very fond memories of Sam and I know you all miss him terribly. Love and sympathy to all. PS Bob sends his condolences, too.
JoAnn LaRocca
October 21, 2008 | The Villages, FL
Marge, You have remained so steadfast through out these last 2 1/2 years. It has been a true testament to the love that you and Sam share. You both are strong examples of faith, love and family for everone who has had the pleasure to meet you. We so wish we could have made the trip to Rockford but were barred by Holle's doctor as she is dialated at 1 cm. Sam leaves a legacy as he begins the most mystical of life experiences. God is with you and your family, Love John, Holle, Kendra,...
John Balzer
October 21, 2008 | Kansas City, KS
Carl, Marge, Sue, and Mary, My familys thoughts and prayers are with you. Sam was a great example to everyone as to what a man, a father and a husband should be. The way Sam treated me was always appreciated. He made it a point to come before every game that Carl and I coached against each other and wish me luck, shake my hand, and invite me over for dinner! Carl, I see a lot of Sam in you and that is as good of a compliment as you can get. I'm sorry I couldnt be there with you but you are in...
Pat Klingler
October 20, 2008 | Denver, CO
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. May God be with you and lead you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff Carr
October 20, 2008 | Rockford, IL
To the Armato Family
I'm very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to Mr. Armato and family when Carl was our basketball coach. Carl, I'm sorry for the loss of your father. It is a difficult time, but time will heal. Enjoy all your memories. Take care and keep in touch.
Jean Langholf
October 20, 2008 | Winnebago, IL
Dear Marge & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Sam's illness and passing. What a gentle man and great husband and father. I have known so many of the Armato's from working at Rockford Clinic in Peds with you, working with Joyce and Sam at the Rockford Board of Education, to being a member of St. Rita's and having Pete be my son's coach and Jennifer going to school with Mike and all of our years at Boylan. Sam and Pete were such a fine example of great, generous and loving men. My...
Mickie Reedy
October 20, 2008 | Loves Park, IL
Carl - Our family is sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know that in time God has his ways of healing the pain that you and your family are experiencing at this time. May he be with you and comfort you and your family.
Michael & Lisa Berlage
October 20, 2008 | Loves Park, IL