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Sammy Dimas Nieto

FUNERAL HOME

Funeraria Del Angel Greer-Wilson Chapel

5921 West Thomas Rd

Phoenix, Arizona

Sammy Nieto Obituary

Sammy Dimas Nieto, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 2,
2006. Visitation: Tuesday, October 10. 2006, 9:00-11:00AM, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, October 10, 2006, 11:00AM, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1418 South 17th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Sammy served in the US Army for 5 years. He was also a member of the National Guard for 14 years. He is survived by Sally his wife of 42 years; Children: Sammy Jr., Michael, Raquel Hernandez and Evette. Grandchildren: Robert, Sabrina, Karen, Nicole, Alexia & Christopher. Brothers: Benny (Macy), Ray (Stella), Richard (Lupe), David (Paula) & Joe (Joanne). Sisters: Ida, Emma, Francis (Steve Russell), Yolanda (George Fritsch) and numerous Nephews and Nieces. Sammy will be greatly missed by all especially Mr. Watts and Lupe under the shade of his favorite tree. Services entrusted to Greer-Wilson Funeral Home.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 7, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Sammy Nieto

21 Entries

Gabriel

April 17, 2025

Gabriel Hernandez

April 17, 2025

Nephew Alfred & Gigi Ramirez

November 2, 2006

Tio Sammy is very missed but he will live on in the hearts & memories of all who loved him. How could you "not" love him? He was always honest, down to earth and quick with a smile or a witty comment! We send our love and prayers to Tia Sally & family.

MICHELLE MURILLO NIETO

October 11, 2006

UNCLE SAMMY WE LOVE YOU ALOT WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE YOU IN OUR HEART.

David Nieto Jr.

October 9, 2006

I will miss Uncle Sammy very much. I will always have good memories of him. Like the hunting trips, the time he wrecked Uncle Joes Vespa in Tucson, and him cracking my knuckles when I was little. He was a good cook and I remember the times we would kill a Javelina or Deer and my Dad saying, "let's take it to Uncle Sammy, he could make some red chili with it or something". Bye Uncle Sammy and I will never forget you. Aunt Sally and family my prayers are with you and your family. Love, David Nieto Jr.

Stella Coronado-Nieto

October 9, 2006

God Bless you and Rest in Peace Sammy. May there be many shade trees in heaven, where you and those that have gone before you can sit and reminice about your life and family here on earth, as we will reminice about you.
your sister-law,

Stella Cortes

October 9, 2006

Uncle Sammy, We will all miss you.
I remember when we lived on 27th
ave, and you lived across the street, you use to come over for coffee and breakfast. Remember when
you always would like me to scratch
your head and back, that was back in the day! I love you Uncle Sammy!
Tot(Nieto)Cortes.

Paul Tarazon

October 9, 2006

Of all the stories and memories of Uncle Sam, the most important for me was as a kid I was never afraid to raise my hand in school because he taught me ask until you get an answer. I think that's why I enjoyed school so much and wasn't afraid to get the answers. In short, Uncle Sam was there for me at the right time and the right place and I'll will always be thankful for that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Tia Sally.

cynthia gurule

October 8, 2006

Sammy will be greatly missed by all of our family I will remember the days when I use to go to there house and play with his children and seeing his smile on his face he was very nice to my brother and I he was a wonderful man, I send love and prayers to his family that he leaves behind in this journey that Sammy is taking.

ROSIE ROBLES

October 8, 2006

MY GREAT SYMPHATHY GOES OUT TO SALLY AND HER FAMILY. SALLY HAS BEEN A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF MINE FOR A VERY LONG TIME. SHE HAS BEEN LIKE A MOM TO ME. MY PRAYERS GOES OUT TO THE NIETO FAMILY

Paula Nieto

October 7, 2006

Sammy will indeed be greatly missed! He was a great brother-in-law...very genuine and a very "down to earth" kind of person. I will keep him in my prayers.

Becky DeLeon

October 7, 2006

I will miss Uncle Sammy especially his funny stories and his laugh. It seemed as if he lived with us when I was a kid. So I have many funny stories to tell. But, the one that I remember most was his teasing me about being so skinny. He used to say that when I went to the Dr. they would just grab me by the neck and put me up to the window for an x-ray. Good Bye Uncle Sam...Becky DeLeon

October 7, 2006

Uncle Sammy was one of my favorite Uncle's. It almost seemed as if he lived with us when I was a kid. So I can tell many stories. But, the one that he always teased me about most was being so skinny. He used to say, when Becky goes to the Dr. the Dr. grabs her by the neck and lifts her to the window to get an x-ray. He always had a smile on his face. I will remember that most. Becky DeLeon

Gabriel Hernandez

October 7, 2006

I wish to extend my deepest condolences to Tia Sally and family.I will always remember Uncle Sam for his many stories, his bent finger, and his "67" mustang. He is greatly missed. All our love, Gabriel and family

Gina Moreno

October 7, 2006

Uncle Sammy you will be missed greatly by all the Nieto family. We love you Uncle and will feel you missing from all our family gatherings but don't worry we will keep you alive by all the memories we have and will tell stories about you everytime we get together. Now you are with my mom, Tia Dora and Tia Annie.

Sophie Gutierrez

October 7, 2006

Tia,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will miss Tio but he is in great company right now (Nana, his father, my Mom, Tia Sofie, Tia Annie). Tio Sammy will always be in our hearts and in our memories. He will be missed but never forgotton.
Love,
Sophie & The Gutierrez Family

Tina Alvarez

October 7, 2006

I cannot express in words how much my Tio Sammy will be missed. I am honored to have had Tio Sammy as part of my life. My fond memories of him will never fade and I will cherish them forever. He was a one-of-a kind. Life begins where life has ended. As one grows the memory of the other shall continue growing. Tio Sammy was always surrounded by love, care and most of all family. Only a few people knew that when we went to Chinatown about 4 years ago I had bought a water turtle and I named him Sammy after my Tio. We have to remember one thing, he is now our guardian angel and he will always be watching over us.

With lots of my love, your niece,
Tina Nieto-Alvarez

Margie Nieto

October 7, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with Sally and her family.

Cynthia Ramirez

October 7, 2006

Uncle Sammy was an excellent cook and could make some good menudo. I will never forget how he and Uncle Gabriel worked so hard to make the food for my wedding. Even though they got so tired just from opening up over 200 little packets of sauce, it was worth it. The sauce was the right Nieto price - "Free." Know that God has blessed Uncle Sammy by taking him out of his pain and into his arms in heaven. May the Lord also bless Aunt Sally and their kids and grandkids. With Much Love, Michael & Cynthia Ramirez & Family

Tina Nieto-Alvarez

October 7, 2006

I will miss my Tio Sammy very much, he was loved by all who knew him. I have alot of memories of him that I will cherish forever. Only a few knew that when we went to Chinatown 4 years ago I bought a water turtle and named him Sammy after my Tio. Tio Sammy is now a guardian angel watching over us. Tio Sammy was surrounded by love and care, I cannot express in words how much he will be missed. We are honored to have had Tio Sammy as part of our lives. Our fond memories of him will never fade. He was a one-of-a-kind. We are here for Tia Sally and her family always. With all my love, your niece Tina.

STELLA CORTES

October 7, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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