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Paul Dansereau
February 20, 2024
So sorry for your loss Saia Family.
Paul Dansereau
November 13, 2017
To The Saia Family: Please accept my deepest condolences.
alan goldstein
December 8, 2006
I first met Sam over 30 years ago. He was always up and happy. a joy to know. I will cherish his memory
Beth Harzynski
December 8, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was one of the few truly nice people in the world. He always had such wonderful things to say about his family and had kind words for all. He will be missed.
Rosina Alaimo
December 8, 2006
David,
Please accept my sincere feelings of sympathy. Losing a father is a devestating loss--I know how you feel. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Rosina Alaimo
Kathy Guenther
December 7, 2006
My deepest sympathies go out to the Saia family. I worked as a legal secretary for 20 yrs. beginning in 1978 and Sam was always the "go to guy" when you needed the best process server in town. He always had a kind word and smile for everyone and was truly one of the nicest men I have met in my life. He will be missed by many, and remembered by all of us for a lifetime. I feel blessed to have had to the pleasure of knowing him during my legal career.
Jeffrey Freedman
December 7, 2006
I first met Sam in 1978 when I began practicing law with the firm of Gannon and Gannon.
He was a wonderful man. He did the service of process for the Gannon firm.
I started my own firm in 1980 and would always look forward to chatting with Sam when I saw him downtown.
Sam was one of the nicest, and most interesting people I have known.
I will miss Sam.
laura suttell
December 7, 2006
I'm truly saddened by the news of Sam's passing, but I know the angels are glad to have him. Seeing and talking with Sam always brightened my day. He was a truly good soul and I cherish our talks at Phillips Lytle. May God be with you, his family, during this difficult time. I will never forget Sam.
Mickey Dick
December 7, 2006
Dear Family and Friends -- Please accept my sincere expression of sympathy on Sam's passing. I first met Sam when I was hired by Jaeckle Fleischman & Mugel 37 years ago. As a impressionable twenty-something, I remember being appalled at the fact that someone doing something as important as process serving would appear so casually attired with a shopping bag substituting for a briefcase. (Remember, this was the 60s). However, I soon came to realize that his appearance was what made him so successful. Who would suspect that the little guy in the faded sportshirt carrying his "matched luggage from Sattler's" was an extension of the long arm of the law. That was just one of many things I learned from Sam during the many years that I served as the firm's collection paralegal, and Sam as my processor server. He also taught me a lot about the right way of "dealing with the public," and he did so by example. Thinking back, I do not ever remember a time when he was irritable or sarcastic. His appearance in the office always brought a smile from everyone he passed and greeted in the hall. Knowing how many happy memories I have of "life with Sam," I can only imagine your treasure trove. May they sustain all of you over the difficult days ahead. Sincerely,
December 7, 2006
Judy and the rest of the family Sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I have known him for over 50 years and he was always a gentlemen and great person to work with. I will miss him.
Geri Patti, Kavinoky Cook.
Kathy Goff
December 7, 2006
Sam,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now. Let me know if there is anything at all I can do for you and the kids.
Kathy and Mike Phinney
December 6, 2006
Sam and Sheryl and family I am sorry to hear about your father. If you guys need anything please call. Love you guys. The Phinneys
Kelly Brinkworth
December 6, 2006
My thoughts and prayers to the family for the loss of an exceptional person
Margery Mussell
December 6, 2006
Sam has been serving papers for me for the past 30+ years. I have changed law firms but never changed process servers. He was a kind, considerate and caring man who I considered to be a friend as well as a co-worker. What will I ever do without him? He was good-looking too."
Kristin Wheaton
December 6, 2006
To the Saia family: Mr. Saia was a true gentleman. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kristin Klein Wheaton (from the Erie County Attorney's Office)
Jennifer Ward
December 6, 2006
Dear Family and Friends:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm sure you must know there are so many of us sharing your grief right now. Sam was such a vibrant personality, such a "character". I met him while working at Lipsitz Green and he quickly became my favorite process server (how could he not!!??) And when I came to Cohen & Lombardo, he came along with me (well he was already "here" when I got here as some other smart girls in the office had him pegged as their favorite process server too:)!! Words can't express how much he will be missed! But I have a lot of fond memories to keep him alive in my heart. I'm sure we all do. Hold them close! Hugs and kisses to the grandkids!!
Joan McCool
December 6, 2006
Dear Lisa and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow. May your memories bring you peace.
In sympathy and with love, Joni, Mike, Lauren and Emily
Ruth Bryant-Lynch
December 6, 2006
On behalf of the Buffalo Hi-Lites Family, we extend our sincere condolences to the family of Uncle Sam, and especially to Jim and Ruth Kapsiak. We shall keep you in our prayers that God's healing mercy will comfort you in the days and weeks ahead.
Fran Russo
December 6, 2006
God puts special people on this earth and Sam was one of them. He was a wonderful person who always had a kind word and a smile on his face. He always lifted my day when I worked at Hiscock & Barclay. My prayers are with his family.
Carol Johnston
December 6, 2006
Sam will be missed - he always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.
Mark Lamparelli
December 6, 2006
David and Lisa,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you're in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Sandy Carr
December 6, 2006
I first met Sam 22 years ago when I joined Hiscock & Barclay. I will truly miss my friend, his jokes, stories and smile. As a novice to litigation, Sam taught me the rules of proper service of legal papers. When Sam had my papers for service, I never had to worry about a thing. He made that part of my job easy. Literally, Sam could find and serve anyone. The “deadbeats” were pretty shocked when the little man in a Hawaiian shirt, carrying a shopping bag handed them a dreaded Summons and Complaint.
I will miss sharing family events and life changes with him. I feel as though I know every member of the family because Sam was always so proud and talked so lovingly of them, especially of his sweetheart, Judy, whom he was so in love with, and had told me so, many times. I loved hearing his World War II stories and how he met Judy.
Sam is a great loss to the legal community and I, personally, will never forget him.
Ann Campbell
December 6, 2006
Sammy, we will miss you. You were always dependable, hard-working and good-humored. Your friends at Brown & Tarantino wish you God speed.
Mr. Sam enjoying Christmas with his Grandchildren
The August Family John, Colleen, Alex, Jake, Rachel and Ruby
December 6, 2006
Mr. Sam was a great man, we were all very priviledged to have the opportunity to spend time with him, he is missed! The memories will be with us all forever.
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