SAM DelBianco Obituary
SAM
Age 81, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, of Baldwin Borough. Beloved husband of 59 yrs. to Loretta (Kitzinger); loving father of Linda (Robert) DelBianco-Coholic, Karen Garbowsky, and Mary Ann Bell; loving grandfather of David, Nicholas, and Christopher Bell, Eric and Samantha Garbowsky. Father-in-law of David Bell; son of the late Lorenzo and Bertha DelBianco; brother of the late Frank DelBianco, Marina Maraldo, Norina Brautigam, Elia DelBianco, Albert "Red" DelBianco (survived by Katie); also survived by his best bud of 80 yrs., Emilio "Del" (Barbara) DelBianco; and many nieces and nephews. Sam, along with his business partner and dear friend, Mike Petrilli (Pat), owned and operated McNeilly Automotive and McNeilly BP since 1960. Together Sam and Mike serviced customers from the surrounding area with a trusted staff providing reputable car repairs at a reasonable price. Sam made many friends with his customers who knew he was trustworthy and honest. Sam was known to provide charitable car repairs for the Nuns of Saint Francis. He loved spending time in Deep Creek with his family, riding snowmobiles. Later in life, Sam found golf. As a member of the South Hills Country Club he hit his only hole-in-one on the 12th hole at the Naples Heritage golf course in Naples Florida. Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood, 15227, on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Friday morning at 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Apostles Parish, St. Albert the Great Church at 10:30 a.m. Please send condolences to
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Kathy Fauth
November 1, 2017
So sadden by the news of Sam's passing - he and Dave have serviced our family cars for years and always take great care of us. Rest in Peace
Karie Coe
October 29, 2017
Linda and family - So sorry for the loss of your father. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
October 20, 2017
Loretta & Family,
Thinking of you.
Fondly,
Doris Bird
Philadelphia
Steve DelBianco
October 19, 2017
Uncle Sam was a powerful motivator and mentor, yet he showed so much compassion by comforting me through my own loss. Will miss him always, but Sams legacy lives on through his extended family and many friends.
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October 18, 2017
Linda and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Linda always talked lovingly of her dear father. My thoughts and prayers. Joyce and Bill Pringle
JIM MARTIN
October 17, 2017
sORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
John Crowder
October 17, 2017
Sam was a good honest man and will be missed.
Mike Coyne
October 16, 2017
Loretta, Linda, Mary Ann, Karen and family . Sad for you having loss Sam, Dad, but he is in Heaven waiting for us all to get there. I still remember helping him bring the blocks back to build the play house behind the pool. I was 15yrs old and he paid me $20 after I wheelbarrowed 20 loads of block back from the driveway. I came the next day to help again. Then he asked how old I was and said when i turned 16 come and you can work for me at The Arco on McNeilly Rd. I was so happy to have a job waiting for me! I worked there for over a year. Very fond Memories of Sam! Mike
October 16, 2017
TO THE FAMILY;
We are deeply sorry for your loss,may your hearts find comfort in fond memories and GOD'S beautiful promise for the future.
JOHN 6:40.
Jackson family~Illinois
Debbie Nevel
October 16, 2017
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 16, 2017
Dear Joyce & Family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. With my Sincere Sympathy, Friendship and Love Carol Hemma Misner
Tom Graziani
October 16, 2017
I'm very sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to his Family. I have many awesome memories of our days and nights at McNeilly Arco !
C T
October 16, 2017
May God sustain the family during this time.Isaiah26:19
October 15, 2017
With deepest sympathy, may you find comfort from God's word at John 6:40
Ron Nichol
October 15, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to Loretta and the DelBianco family.
Ron and Sharon Nichol
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