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Salvatore "Sam" Spitali

Salvatore Spitali Obituary

Spitali, Salvatore, "Sam"

Webster: November 9, 1950-August 12, 2011. Sam is now home with the Lord. He is predeceased by his parents, Salvatore & Carmella (Sorrentino) Spitali, sister Francis (Spitali) Puglia; brother Bill Spitale Sr. Survived by his loving wife Pamela (Carroll) Spitali, loving daughters, Marissa, Jessica & Sarabeth Spitali. Loving step-daughters Dayna, Jamie & Nina Carroll, Step grandson Troy Carroll. Father & mother in-law Richard (Marilyn) Zaccaria. Sister in-law & brothers in-law, Kim (Dennis) Fantauzzo & Rick Zaccaria. Nephews & Nieces, Bill Spitale, Michael (Diane) Spitale, David (Sue) Spitale, Karen (Roger) Montembeault, Roseanne (Puglia) Keith, Jan Puglia & Sammy Puglia. Many great-nieces, great- nephews & cousins. Also the Sorrentino, Oliveri & the Guadagnino families. Also many loved brothers & Sisters in Christ and of course "Sonny".

No Prior calling. Sam's memorial service will be held 10 Am Tuesday at Koinonia Fellowship. 500 Main Street, East Rochester, where Sam's family will receive family & friends after services from 11:30 AM-3PM in the Agape Hall at Koinonia Fellowship. Family would like to express many thanks to the staff and caregivers at The Palliative Center for Caring at St. Anne's Community. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Koinonia Fellowship or Visiting Nurse Foundation (Hospice) P.O. Box 270441 Rochester, NY 14627

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Salvatore Spitali

25 Entries

Scott Ellmaker

August 28, 2011

I had the honor and privilege of meeting Sammy about 4 years ago as one of his first customers at his then new shop in Penfield. I was quite pleased to find out that he was a fellow brother in Christ. He was such a bold witness for the Lord. I recall on two separate occasions,that because of problems I was having, he stopped right in the middle of my haircut and prayed for me right then and there!! you will be missed very much.

I love you brother.

Tim Connor

August 23, 2011

I had the privilege of getting to know Sam at the Barber shop over the past few years. I realized very quickly what a kind and generous person Sam was. Sam supported Penfield girls soccer and always asked how they were doing. Sam showed nothing but courage and faith when talking about his illness. He was a very special man. He will be missed.

Tonia Langdon

August 22, 2011

My Deepest Sympathy to Sam's family. Sam used to come into The MensWearhouse to shop with me before he went on vacations with his family. He was such a nice man and always had a smile on his face. I am so sorry for your loss.

Louis Gangi

August 20, 2011

Pamela, our thoughts and proayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Louis Gangi and daughter Roberta DiLella
and family.

August 17, 2011

Shirley and I send our deepest sympathy in your loss of Sam. In addition to being the best barber that I ever had,he
always used his friendly personality to make others feel good. He never dwelled on his very serious illness but always focused on the concerns of others ."Hanging in there" and "one day at a time" were Sam's reply to "how are you Sam"? He will surely be missed by all he touched.
Sincerely;
Jim & Shirley Isaac

Art & Diana Gasbarre

August 16, 2011

Pam,Marissa,Jessica,and Sarabeth:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Sam was an awesome man with a huge heart for the Lord that gave him strength throughout his life. God did use Sam in a mighty way and he will dearly be missed. Someday we will be reunited with Sam who is in Heaven. Thank you Sam for your grace,your gentle spirit and your godly demeanor. You're a precious saint!!!

Dearly Loved

Jim Mathis

August 16, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Sam's family. He was a great barber who clearly enjoyed his work. He was one of a kind. He will be missed.

August 16, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know your family is in my thoughts.

Mary Valenti

August 16, 2011

Sam was such a kind man We will always remember his visits with us in Calif and all the laughs we had He was a very special person Our deepest sympathy to his entire family Frank and Mary Valenti

August 16, 2011

Pam and all the girls,

Sam will be missed by us all he was a kind loving person with a big heart. May God Bless all of you and give you the strength to get through this sad time. Love Aunt Rosie

giuseppe sorrentino

August 16, 2011

We join with your pain of the departure of dear Sammy.
The family of Filippo Sorrentino (Salvina, Giuseppe, Carmen and Luciano).
Piazza Armerina, Sicily (Italy).

Paolo Maniscalco

August 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sam's family. When I moved to Rochester finding Sam was more than finding a great barber. He gave me great advice while I was starting my family sharing with me his experiences with his own family. His humor was always appreciated and will be forever remembered.

God bless you Sam

Amati Family

August 15, 2011

Sam will be truly missed. He was the nicest person we had ever met, such a compassionate man. Filippo and Enzo will miss him dearly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Sams family.

Jenna "Auger" Sergeant

August 15, 2011

Much love.

Jenna "Auger" Sergeant

August 15, 2011

Sammy touched my life with his advice, guidance and of course humor. He was an amazing person and had an amazing family. I love you all so much and will be thinking of you.

Ken Nawrocki

August 14, 2011

Pam and girls:

Sam never had an unkind word for anyone. We will miss his smile and friendship. I will forever be inspired by his courage and graciousness in the last few weeks. He is walking with our Lord now and at peace. We are so sorry for your loss and that we cannot be there for the service, as we are away from Rochester.

love and blessings,

Ken and Kathie Nawrocki

Ryan F

August 14, 2011

sam was a great inspiration for me and helped me in so many positive ways. his love for god was never hidden, rather it shined like a flashlight piercing through the darkness of night. everyone that met sam received a unique blessing.

August 14, 2011

Dear Pam, Marissa, Jessie, Sarabeth and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Over the past 16 years Sam/your dad,became a truly good friend of mine. We often shared wonderful conversations that will always be treasured. The memory of his bright smile and positive spirit will remain with me forever.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

~ Don Scott

August 14, 2011

Dear Pam, Marissa, Jessie, Sarabeth and family,
Whenever someone dies, it is a sad and difficult time but when a man like Sam dies, you cannot help but feel the greatness of the tragedy. To say he was a wonderful, giving, uplifting man, would be to only touch upon his greatness. He will be sadly missed. His many kindnesses to my father (Sam) and his wife, Genievieve cannot be counted. And I often told him how grateful I was. I am comforted in knowing that he is reunited with my dad and with Auntie who will welcome him warmly. This gives me great comfort. Our hearts and our prayers are with you all as you walk this path and seek the comfort of family during this sad time. We love you all very much. "He gives much and knows not that he gives at all" Kahlil Gibran
Cousin Di (Guadagnino), Bob, David Samuel and Marianna-Hope Maliani

Nene Catalfo

August 14, 2011

Dear Pam and girls,my wife Judi and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Sam was more than just a good friend, he was was more like a brother that I loved from the bottom of my heart. Please know that we wish we could be there with you all in this most difficult of times.
Tony( Nene) & Judi Catalfo

Selena Carroll-Wentz

August 14, 2011

Sam, thank you for making Pam so happy and for being a loving step-father. I will miss seeing your smiling face, but I know that your joyful legacy will live on in all of our hearts. Sending lots of love and caring thoughts to you and your girls.

Sam Romano

August 14, 2011

Pam, Dayna, Jamie, and Nina and the rest of the Spitali family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sam was a gracious Man and will be missed but never forgotten. Good job again Angel you truly are a gift from God.

Rosanne

August 14, 2011

Sammy, You will, always, live in my heart and Prayers. I will always love you and miss you.

August 14, 2011

Recently I was given a card with a special story that reminded me of Uncle Sam. It is an inspiring story of a boy who was seen throwing star fish into the ocean, but what makes it so inconceivable is that the shoreline was covered in them because they had washed ashore due to low tide. The man who witnessed the boy approached him and asked him why he was doing what he was doing, and the boy replied that the starfish would die because of lack of oxygen so he had to get them back into the water. The man was puzzled, and said "I understand. But there must be thousands of starfish on this beach and you can't possibly get to all of them here let alone this must be happening all up and down this coast, you can't possibly make a difference!" The boy smiled, then bent down and picked up yet another starfish and threw it back into the water and replied,"Made a difference to that one"! And that is what Uncle Sam did not only to me personally, but to all of the people who were blessed to have known him, he made a difference in all of our lives.

His infectious smile and jovial demeanor made him respected by so many. He was a man who was blessed immeasurably with an enormous family of loved ones and close friends who all have our own stories and memories to remember him by. Being comforted by his gentle soul was always an enriching experience and never could one walk away without internalizing and taking what words he spoke to heart. He made you think, always putting things into perspective, even during trying times.

Our lives here on earth will be missing something so significant because of our loss, but our responsibility to him, out of respect as being those he loved, is to honor and his beliefs, courage, generosity, faith, and wisdom that is already seen in his beautiful daughters, his beloved wife, and close friends and family.

I am going to miss him immensely; he was all I had left of my grandmother. His facial expressions and the things he said brought her back to life for me and so to Marissa, Jessica, and Sarabeth, you will be my special reminders of her and now your father...always.

All my love,

Bethany

Karen Erbland

August 14, 2011

Pam and girls - I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Sam coming into the credit union and making us laugh. His smile will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficut time.
Karen Erbland

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