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SAMUEL LENZ Obituary
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, age 84, of North Side. Loving father of Charles (Janet) Lenz, Caryn Lenz, Carol (Ronald) Scott, and Chalene (Jack) McGinty; brother of Charles Lenz, Mary Eshenbaug, Regina (Jim) Bolin, Hilda Mullen, and Harry (Marsha) Lenz; also survived by six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Friends received Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at SCHELLHAAS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 388 Center Avenue in West View, PA 15229. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Peter's Church on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Sam was a Pittsburgh firefighter for 27 years and retired as a captain from 32 Engine Co. In addition, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In lieu of flowers, family suggests donations to the Salvation Army. Please pay tribute at:
www.schellhaasfh.com
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January 14, 2013
Chuck, Jan and family -
Just learned of your dad's passing and wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Sandy Deutsch Jones
January 13, 2013
Carol and Ron, so very sorry to hear about your dad. I know there is a special bond between father and daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tammy & Lenny Hause & family
January 13, 2013
Carol and Ron, I am very sorry for your loss. I know there is a special bond between father and daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tammy & Lenny Hause & family
January 12, 2013
Caryn, Chalene & family,
My condolences on the loss of your father.
Michael Brown
Pgh PD
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January 12, 2013
Chuck, Jan, and family, My deepest sympathies to you all. May the loving memories you all share bring you peace and comfort. God Bless.
January 12, 2013
Aunt Babs and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen, Sharon and Sandy
pittsburgh, Pa.
John and Viv Steele
January 11, 2013
To the entire Lenz family,
We offer our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father,Sam. May he eternally rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. God bless and watch over all of you.
January 11, 2013
Dear Chuck/Jan, Caryn, Carol & Chalene,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your dad. Sam was always a good friend and great neighbor to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely,
Betty Gsell, Mark Gsell & Erin Brunner
John (Hook) Drozinski
January 11, 2013
Karen and Charlie,The whole Lenz Family
Know that he has only left this earth,He will always be with you!
Sherry, Tom & Betty Dumrauf
January 10, 2013
Chalene, Carol, Karen & Chuck & Erma
We were so sad to hear of your dads passing. I have so many good memories of spending time with your family as a child. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Bobby & Amy Mullen & Family
January 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Sam was truly one of a kind. He will be greatly missed.
Kim & Scott Diederich
January 10, 2013
Chuck, Jan and Family,
Our sincerest sympathy is extended.
Love, Kim & Scott
Brenda Zahniser
January 10, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Mike Neibauer
January 10, 2013
Chuck,
Doris and I are sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Glenn Hores Family
January 10, 2013
Dear Lenz Family,
May the love around you help you through the days ahead.
God bless,
John Cooley
January 10, 2013
Our condolences and sincere sympathies to the Lenz family. We are always saddened when we lose one of our own. We will keep you and Samuel in our prayers. God Bless!
Treasurer-Emeritus
Veteran Fire Fighters of Pittsburgh
Ed Conley
January 10, 2013
Caryn so sorry to hear about your lose. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Toby
Melanie Freiss-Cooney
January 10, 2013
My condolences to the Lenz family for you loss. Your all in my prayers.
Jennifer & Nora Cochran Cochran Leach
January 10, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 10, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Danny Paranzino
January 10, 2013
Caryn and family, you have my sincerest condolences during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sam with the ones he loved most!
Ron Scott
January 10, 2013
Sam was the only person in my life that I never had a crossed word or argument with! He was a good man to me and my family. He will be missed dearly!
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