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Sam Purses Obituary
age 93, of Canton was transformed in death to a new life in union with the Cosmic Christ on Feb. 4, 2015. Sam was born on Sept. 24, 1921 to Dominic and Anna Presutti.
Besides his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his loving wife, Clara, his siblings Jim, Pam and Mary and his grandson, Jonathan. He is survived by his children, Sam (Teresa) Purses, Pam (Dan) Hughes, Lee (Jeff) Orin, Debbie (Pete) Ferguson, Vicki (Steve) Ashbaugh and Rick (Pam) Purses; as well as 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and many extended family members.
Sam was a 1939 graduate of Canton McKinley where he honed his athletic skills playing basketball, football and baseball. In baseball, Sam played a pivotal role in the Bulldog's 1937 and 1939 State Championships. He was later drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. Sam, along with his brother, Pam, are members of the Canton Amateur Hall of Fame. He was also a life member of the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist. Sam's retirement from the Post Office gave him the opportunity to keep in touch with his lifelong friends playing golf, bowling, volunteering at the St. John's Samaritan Table and sharing stories at the mall. As a father, grandfather and great grandfather, Sam was an ever-present image in the life of his family.
Our entire family extends our deep appreciation for the great care provided to our father by the staff at Bethany Nursing Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saint John the Baptist with The Very Reverend Ronald Klingler and Father Tom Bishop as celebrants. Burial will be in North Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday 1-4 p.m. at Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Samaritan's Table c/o Community Services of Stark County. Condolences may be made to:
www.lamiellfuneralhome.com
(Lamiell 330-456-7375)
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Memories and Condolences
for Sam Purses
Ralph Asher
July 29, 2022
I am sorry for your loss Sam. Will remember him in our prayers here.
Robert & Brenda Steigerwald
February 11, 2015
Sam & Theresa,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
You now have a special guardian ANGEL to watch over you.
God Bless the Purses family.
Joyce Close
February 10, 2015
Pam and Dan and all the Purses family. ..we are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you during such trying times
Joyce and Doug Close
Agatha Johnson
February 9, 2015
Purses Family,
My prayers are with you at this time.
Diane & Elton Williams
February 9, 2015
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. He was truly one of a kind and a great man.We will always think of him with fond memories.
Dave Greenbaum
February 9, 2015
Mayor, I am very sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless and keep your family through this time. May He cause his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May He lift up His countenance to you and grant you his Shalom now and forever.
Gina Buonocore
February 8, 2015
To the Purses Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you... God Bless You!
The Buonocore Family
February 8, 2015
Have so many good memories growing up beside the Purses, we could not have had better people for neighbors. so sorry for your loss, take comfort in knowing what good parents you had.
thoughts and prayers with all of you.
Gaye Phillips Gibson
Debbie Charles
February 8, 2015
Dear Doc & Debbie & Purses family,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss... May he rest in peace and God comfort your family through these sad times...
Sincerely Esber Family.
Bill & Kathy Pujazon Meers
February 7, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. We were so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed by all.
February 7, 2015
Hugs and prayers in this time of grief. We are out of town and will be unable to attend. Our sincere condolences. Denny and Sue Myers.
February 6, 2015
Our sincere condolences, He was one of the greatest persons, that I have met. Thought and prayers from Diane and Ray
February 6, 2015
To Gramps, we all love you.
February 6, 2015
We send our. deepest regrets . Sam was fun to be with I enjoyed his company. He will be greatly missed!
Dan @Anne Dowling
The Wiederman Family
February 6, 2015
Our sincere condolences. We have always considered Sam, Clara and all of the Purses as family. We have so many beautiful and lasting memories of vacations, card parties, and get togethers at each other's homes. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. God bless you all.
February 6, 2015
The Jim Hone family sends our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
Dan Hone
Locust Pediatrics Akron Children's Hospital
February 6, 2015
To Lee and Family, In memory of your beautiful father, we are thinking of you and sending prayers and love during this time. God bless, your Locust Peds Family
Brent & Sue Burton
February 6, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Pete Schaeffer
February 6, 2015
To Pam and the Purses Family,
I'm sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Peace...
February 6, 2015
To Lee and Family,
In memory of your beautiful father we are thinking of you and family during this time. Our prayers are with you, Love your Locust Peds family
Jeff Franks
February 6, 2015
Sam, Teresa and family, I am sorry to hear about your loss but also know you celebrate his earthly life and the beginning of his eternal life with Christ!
Marty Biviano
February 6, 2015
Dear Sam, Teresa and family,
My deepest sympathy to you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories.
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