Steger, Illinois
PIAZZA
Sam J. Piazza, age 94, of Steger, IL passed away January 27, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Nataline Piazza. Loving father of Adrienne (Norman) Lange, Sharon (late Tom) Whitaker, Marilyn (George) Chandler. Cherished grandfather of seven, great-grandfather of eleven. Dear brother of Tony Piazza and Rose Sparling. Dear brother-in-law of Mary Zerante. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Mary Piazza, three brothers: Frank, Charlie and Joe, and two sisters: Florence Carducci and Mary Kupka. Visitation Friday, January 29th from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Road Steger, IL.) Funeral Mass Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. Liborius Catholic Church, Steger. Interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Steger. Sam spent his life owning and operating several area service stations. After retiring, Sam "the Doctor of Cars" as he liked to be referred to, continued to help family and friends with all their mechanical needs. His many hobbies included working in his flower and vegetable gardens, watching boxing on TV, golfing, and sitting on his patio visiting with his many friends and family. Memorials may be given to either the Alzheimer Association or the National Parkinson's Foundation. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfuneraIhomes. com
Our sympathy is with all of you and your dad was a great person and we loved having him to talk with and show Zack some golfing techniques.God Bless all of you.
Scott, Roxanne, Tiffany and Zachary Shutts
January 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Love,
Kim, Brian & Logan Lewis
Friends of Melanie
Kim, Brian & Logan Lewis
January 28, 2010 | Richton Park, IL
Dear Marilyn, my father traded with your dad at his station in South Chicago Hts. I remember him well. God bless you all!
January 28, 2010
