Louis Sama Obituary

Louis Sama

AGE: 79 • Ocean Twp.

Louis Sama, 79, of Ocean Township, died Friday, May 23, 2014 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune. He was born in Sant'Andrea, Calabria, Italy and came to Red Bank in 1947 before moving to Ocean in 2005. He was a barber since 1956 and worked at the Allenhurst Barber Shop and then for the Back Room Hair Studio both in Allenhurst. He was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Red Bank and was an Army veteran. Lou was a sport fan and enjoyed horseracing, the Yankees, the Mets and the Giants.

He was predeceased by his parents, Nicola and Maria Teresa Sama; 2 sisters, Marta and her husband Nicola Riverso and Antoinetta and her husband Mauro DeCarlo; brother, Silvio and his beloved nephew, Rudolph Sama. Surviving are the love of his life, Peggy Kuchen, her 2 children, Kenneth and Kimberly Kuchen and her mom, Betty Beckmann; 2 brothers, Domenick and his wife Antoinette Sama and Bruno and his wife Vittoria Sama; nieces and nephews, Enzo Riverso and his wife Norma, Rosetta and her husband Vincent Anelli, Theresa and her husband Douglas Davis, Robert and his wife Carolina Sama, Maria Sama-Michaels and her husband Larry, Dina Sama-Venero and her husband Urbano, Lisa Sama-Holmes and her husband Mark, Theresa and her husband Steven Plancey and Anna Marie and her husband Gene Lieb and several great nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit from 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thursday at the Fiore Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst. Funeral Mass will be offered at 10 am Friday at St. Anthony's Church in Red Bank followed by burial at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown. For condolences, please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Asbury Park Press from May 27 to May 28, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Sama

10 Entries

Jerry Hauselt

June 1, 2014

My kindest thoughts and deepest sympathy in your loss. May your memories be wonderful and loving with your family. Miss you.

Kimberly Kuchen

May 29, 2014

I remember when Lou first touched our lives. I was 13 at the time and working at the Loch Arbor Beach Club. It was just like any other day. My mom, Peggy came by after working her second job at Archers Limousines in Allenhurst on Main Street right above the Allenhurst Barber Shop, but this particular day was different. One glance at my mom and knew that something had changed, she had a sparkle in her eye, a bounce in her step and a smile from ear to ear. This was a sight that I have not seen in her for as long as I can remember. At first I thought, did she win the lottery? I then asked what was new and she replied that a nice handsome gentleman asked her out on a date and she asked if I would do her make up. This was over 25 years ago and looking back now she/we did in fact win the lottery, the lottery of unconditional love that is! Although Lou was not our "biological" father, he was a father to us none the less and we viewed him as such. He was an incredible man; kind, warm, thoughtful, loving and honest are just a few words to describe him. We have lost a good, genuine, and honest person someone that is rare in the world we live in today. He would do anything for anybody weather he knew you or not. He was loved by many and will be missed dearly! Lou, I know you are up in heaven now flying with the angels and you are looking over all of us. You will be forever in my heart, until we meet again.
Love Always,
Kimberly Kuchen

May 29, 2014

I remember the day Lou came into our lives. I was 13 at the time and working at the Loch Arbor Beach Club. It was just like any other day. My mom, Peggy would stop in after working her second job at Archers Limousine in Allenhurst on Main Street to catch the last bit of sun that was left for the day, but this day was different. I looked at my mom and saw a sparkle in her eye and a smile from ear to ear, this was a sight that I haven't seen in my mom for a very long time. At first, I was thinking to myself did she win the lottery? My mom began to tell me that a really nice handsome man had asked her out to dinner and she wanted me to do her make-up. This was 25 years ago and looking back she did in fact hit the lottery, the lottery in love that is. Lou was not my "biological" father, but he was a father to Ken and I none the less and we considered him as such. Lou was loved by many and we will miss him greatly. I know you will be watching over us, until we meet again. You are and will forever be in my heart! Love Kim Kuchen

Jill Zocco

May 28, 2014

Dear Peggy & the entire Sama family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. RIP Uncle Lou
Love Sal, Jill & Victoria

Tom Vignola

May 27, 2014

Lou was my barber for a number of years. I always tried to see him early on Saturday mornings, so we could have some conversation together without interruption. Often I would yell or wave to him as he was crossing Wickapecko Drive; definitely a good guy. My sympathies to Peggy and the entire Sama family.

George Tongring

May 27, 2014

I will miss Louie, he was a great guy and a great barber. Condolences to Peggy and the rest of the family.

samantha Zeagler

May 27, 2014

Rip to an amazing barber. Louie you were there from the beginning of my career. You will be forever missed.

Glen Abrams

May 27, 2014

Rest it peace Louie. One of my favorite barbers and people of all time!

Patti McGrath Homefield

May 27, 2014

Bobby & the entire Sama Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I met Louis at the Back Room and he was so nice and a delight to talk to.

May 27, 2014

I'm going to miss you Louie. RIP. Sorry for your loss Peggy and family.
In my prayers,
Mike Spiegel

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