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Sam S. Speciale

Portland, Oregon

1923 - 2017

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Sam S. SpecialeNov. 29, 1923 - Dec. 2, 2017 Sam S. Speciale was born Nov. 29, 1923 to Filippo and Giuseppa Speciale, he was the fifth of seven children. Sam passed away peacefully the morning of Dec. 2, 2017 with his daughter by his side. He spent his final three months battling to recover from a...

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I'll always thank Sam for teaching me the importance of honoring one's commitments and promises. I already knew that, but I'd like to thank him for the reinforcement.

Sam was such a kind and loving father , husband and friend. We miss him so much.

I still remember Sam as a caring and loving man who loved my mom dearly for so many years. The world still misses this sensitive and gentle man. I think about Kathleen as she misses her dad today.Linda Buccola Thompson.

Our family still misses Sam. He embraced our family when he married our mom many years ago. He was caring and loving. Sam always had a wonderful sense of humor when others needed to be lifted up.

Rest in peace my dear uncle and Godfather.

I was privileged to know and love Sam who was married to my mother for the later part of his life. He was always energetic and happy which was delightful for all of us. I remember when my mom fell in love with him. They spend many years together playing golf and taking short trips to the coast. Our family will miss him very much.

It was my pleasure to have worked for Sam from 1976-1983, as an outside salesman. I can truly say he was my favorite employer I ever worked for.

I came to him one day and told him I thought I'd be good selling his office equipment. He asked me why I thought so. I looked around his sales floor and told him I knew how to operate every machine he had, whether electromechanical or electronic. He told me if I was there the next day, I was hired.

Sam extended me a trust that no...

We had many good golf games and tournaments together. fond memories.