Samuel J. Arite

To the Arite Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Your father was a very kind and thoughtful individual. He will greatly missed by many.

Dear Ann, Tim and Tony,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thought and prayers.

Ann, Tim and Tony,

Uncle Sam was the nicest person and he was always cheerful and upbeat even when he was not feeling well. I will always remember him for "quizzing" Marissa on Italian words and phrases whenever he would see her. He always made me feel so welcome in the family. He will be deeply missed.

Tony,Tim,and Ann...The world is a better place because of Sam..he touched many lives. What a kind,gentle,and loving man. We are all better in our lives because of him. I am sure the heavens are full of lights and the gates are open as he joins your mother's open arms awaiting him and awaiting all of us in eternal peace. May all the great memories and blessings Sam gave us remain in each of us while here..

To the Arite family! So sorry about Uncle Sam, who was such a pleasure to know!So very glad we were able to see him, at Marissa's Confirmation. Sincerely Bob and Laura Van Karsen (parents and grandparents of Kelly and Marissa Arite)

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Arite family at this time. May there be peace in knowing that we will all see each other again someday! Sandy Turner & Holly Ruckreigle

Seems like just a couple of weeks ago we were at Uncle Sam's birthday party. We will miss him. Love to all the Arite family.

frank and i are travelling back to arizona when we heard the news. we have many wonderful memories of uncle sam and his faithful christmas cards. our love and prayers for tim, tony and annie.
frank and fran rotondo

Uncle Sam was perhaps the kindest and wisest individual I have ever known. He was also a great inspiration to me. Whenever things got tough, he always had an ability to look at every obsticle as an opportunity and a chance. A chance to prove your strength and knowledge. We had so many conversations (mostly in Italian) about what most people would consider "every day" matters, but these "every day" matters turned out to be lessons in wisdom. I will miss him greatly, his smile, his laugh, and...