Sam I. Donatucci

Sam was my Football Coach on the Humboldt Park Colts in 1961. I have Many Coaches since then but Sam was The Very Best Coach that I have ever had. All My Success in Playing Football and Baseball and Coaching in Both Sports, I Owe Sam a Grateful Thank You for showing me the way. Mike Madej

Sam, what a wonderful person! He was basically a father to me at Fairview when I was growing up. He sparked my interest in sports and got me going on the right path. I'll never forget when we roasted him at Fairview - many cheers and much laughter. He was special to me and I will never forget him - He made a HUGE positive impact on my life as a child. Sincerely, Sandy

Among many fond memories of my Uncle Sam is the way he would call me "Rocky." This became his nickname for me after he saw me throw a baseball when I was little...and it stuck well into my adult years. I remember his distinctive laugh and love of family. He will be greatly missed.

A family gathering would never be the same without Uncle Sam! I remember his humor and infectious laugh the most. Many times when we were little, he would speak to my cousins and me in words of "jibberish" and then look at us like we should understand him! When our response was total confusion, everyone would laugh..most of all Uncle Sam!
He was a great man who will be sorely missed.

I was a young priest at St. Angela Parish & school. Sam helped to establish sports programs at St. Angela. The most local park was Amundsen pk. In fact he found St. Angela school a P.E. Instructor for the school. If you were in sports you knew Sam. His only park competitition was the North Austin Boys Club who had a lot of local political influence. Our kids' parents were curious about Sam. The parents would tell me when the kids came home they would always say "Sister says or Sam says" That...

My deepest condolences and sympathy goes out to the Donatucci family. Sam was my teacher and coach for many years at Fairview school. He was truly an outstanding person and had the respect of all the kids he taught. The lessons in sportsmanship I learn from him have helped me coach my kids. He will be missed by more people than he could imagine.

Our deepest condolences and sympathy goes out to the
Donatucci family.We knew Mr. Donatucci thru his loving son
Sam and brother in law Vic. Their
love and respect for Mr. Donatucci
spilled over everytime we talked
about him and how he was doing.
His legacy of love and generosity
lives on through the wonderful family that He and Virginia have
raised. Sam was truly a great man.
Sincerely Daniel Kosiba and family
Carolyn,D.J.,Tim and Caroline

In the ten years Sam and Ginny have been our neighbors, we have nothing but good, loving memories of Sam. We feel cheated that eight of those years are lost, but for all the suffering Sam has gone through, he is now in a much better place. We extend our deepest sympathy to Ginny and your wonderful family. As we are unable to attend the services, please know that our prayers are with you. Eight years of caregiving...Ginny, you are my personal hero!

I have nothing but fond memories of Sam Sr. and he will be missed greatly. He was the type of person that always made you smile when he walked into the room, even after a long day of work. He was a man that always gave so much more than he ever took. My best wishes to the Donatucci family during this challenging time.