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Of Murrysville, age 86, on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, the day before his 87th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Maria Markantone; and his grandson, Samuel Markantone. Loving husband of Josephine (Papazis) Markantone for 59 years; cherished father of Lucas (Coral) Markantone of Murrysville, Dr. Stephen (Mindy) Markantone of Murrysville, Michael (Susan) Markantone of NC, and Dr. Gregory (Anne) Markantone of Latrobe; dear grandfather of Carissa (Micah) Larson, Micah Markantone, Desiree and Emmanuel "Manny" Markantone, Daniel (Naquille) Jacobs, and Melida Markantone. Sam's first great-grandson is due to be born in June. In 1958, Sam began his business as a painting contractor and worked until 1994 when his son, Luke, took over. He was an active, lifelong member of the Presentation of Christ Greek Orthodox Church, "Ypapanti". Sam was a member of the F.&A.M. for over 48 years and was a four time Past Master of the former Orient Lodge #590. Currently, he was a member of the Duquesne-McKeesport Lodge # 731. In his younger years, Sam was a flying enthusiast and piloted his own small plane. He had a tireless spirit and enjoyed traveling, photography, coin collecting and making people laugh and smile. Above all, he relished spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Friends are welcome Thursday from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 700 Linden Ave. at Cable, East Pittsburgh, 412-824-8800 where a Masonic Service will be held on Thursday at 7:30 and a Trisagion will be prayed at 8:15. Sam's Funeral Service will be in the Presentation of Christ Church on Friday at 11 a.m. Additional viewing in Ypapanti for one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Monongahela Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ypapanti, P.O. Box J, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112.
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June 16, 2016
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Markatone.
He had been a long time patient of ours.
He was a very quiet and kind man.
He always would remind me of the dates for the Greek Food Festivals.
Remember all the good times and cherish it in your hearts forever.
Becca Crock (from Dr. McVays office)
Frank Sapienza
June 9, 2016
Sam was a terrific gardener! I remember the time Sam borrowed my groundhog trap to get the culprit who ate his Zucchini plant (he was so mad about that groundhog after all his hard work to grow the plant). Within an hour after I dropped it off, he called me for help, as the groundhog had died in the trap and he couldn't lift the trap. This puzzled me until I saw the size of this animal, dead with one eye missing, in the trap. It was the largest groundhog I ever saw, and it must have weighed 50 or 60 pounds! We enjoyed a good laugh together, knowing we kept the Granddaddy of the neighborhood from eating our gardens anymore! I still smile when I think of his incredible vegetable gardens. He didn't just have a green thumb - he had a green arm! I will miss him dearly...
June 8, 2016
Dear Luke: My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill
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