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Salvatore Vigliaturo Obituary

VIGLIATURO Salvatore J. "Sam" Vigliaturo, 82, of Lee's Summit, Mo., had his family all around him when he entered his heavenly home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2009. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Antonia and Frank Vigliaturo, and siblings, Jimmy and Tony Vigliaturo, Congetta Distefano, and child siblings, Angie, Congetta and Jimmy Vigliaturo. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine "Kay" Vigliaturo, whom he married on Valentine's Day 1950; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Betty Vigliaturo, Carmen and Virginia Vigliaturo; sisters and brother-in-law, Rose and Cheebay Guastello, Lee Parrish, Angeline Bohanon; sons and daughter-in- law, Frank Vigliaturo, Joe Vigliaturo, Sal and Judi Vigliaturo; daughters and sons- in-law, Judy and Chris Morgan, Prudy and Eddie Malaponte, Marykay and Mark Jones; grandchildren, Kristi, Angelica, and Samantha Vigliaturo, Donnie and Mimi Cox-Morgan, and Angela Morgan, Eddie, Sara, and Charla Malaponte, Mark, Michael, and Matthew Jones; six great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Sam was a member of St. Mark's Parish and was previously an active member at Holy Cross Parish in Kansas City. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree. He was a teamster and a WWII Navy veteran. Sam loved his family very much, and always enjoyed music, cooking and making others laugh. He was a warm, loving, positive, encouraging, very special man who touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. We love you dad. We love you grandpa. Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, 2117 Independence Blvd., KCMO 64124, where the rosary will be said at 4 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 26, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 3736 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055; burial in Mt. Saint Mary's Cemetery, Kansas City. Arr.: Passantino Bros. Funeral Home (816) 471-2844.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 25, 2009.

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Prudy Malaponte

December 22, 2021

Happy birthday dad!!! I know you´re with all your loved ones but oh I miss you so very much.
Tonight my heart just hurts not to be able to call you up and tell you how much I love you.
This pandemic here is just awful people getting sick from Covid, people dying of Covid please watch over all of our loved ones we need some extra angels up there right now to help us between the Covid and the sicknesses it´s just horrible at times. Send Chris some extra Angels he really needs them.
Watch over my family that has covid it´s everywhere it hurts so bad to see my kids and grandkids sick like this. I can hardly take it but I act brave.
I remember you always saying take it one day at a time Bay. I´m trying, I really am.
I made lots of cookies and tomorrow I´m going to try something new. Mom would be proud that I know in my heart.
You would be so proud of all your great grandchildren.
You are in my heart heavy tonight and with tears in my eyes... I´d like to say thanks for being the best dad ever and thank you both for teaching me values. Another Christmas without you but on that day I Will remember the times we did have together. I love you.
....Prudy

Prudy

July 25, 2021

Dad, sitting here on this Sunday evening thinking of you and how much I miss you, mom and Joe and many others. There are days when I wish I could get you a black cup of coffee in a black mug, today is one of those days. Continue to watch over us as our special guardian angels. Much love and hugs to you all.
Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

March 23, 2020

Today is 11 years so hard to believe and what a busy day it has been. I miss you so much, I miss your advice, I miss your voice , I miss it all. The unconditional love you put in my heart keeps me going when I hurt so much, missing you. Please watch over us in this time of turmoil of a mess we are experiencing here on earth. Give mom a hug for me and please continue to come in my dreams.

Prudy Malaponte

March 19, 2019

Dad, on the 23rd it will be ten long years without you. Every single day I think of you and mom. So many great grandkids here you would have loved them all. I miss you so much it hurts. On the day of your ten year anniversary. I hope to celebrate all you taught me and the love you gave me. I love you so much. Love, Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

December 20, 2016

My sweet dad as I watched the 90th birthday celebration of Tony Bennet my heart cried for you. This Thursday the 22nd you would have been 90 and how I would have loved to have celebrate with you. This year you get to celebrate with Joseph and I miss him and mom so much. It's not easier I still cry at the drop of a hat I miss you all so much. Please watch over my baby girl and her baby boy get some special Angels together and get her healthy again. Happy Birthday dad celebrate in heaven, I love you! We will have Christmas with all the food we were raised with and use the Turkey dishes❤ Prudy

August 26, 2015

My sweet dad, I miss you and mom so much sometimes late at night the pain in my heart makes me want to just sit and cry. I know you are in a better place but I so wish you both were here to share the joy we are experiencing with each other. Aunt Lee is with you now and it breaks my heart to see her girls hurting so much. I do LOVE seeing Uncle Carmen, Uncle Joe and Aunt Rose. They are the closest thing I have to you. Just watch over us smile down on us with our Lord by your side. Extra prayers for Joe and please and place your arms around me because tonight I am missing you so bad. I love you and mom and miss you more than words can say. Love your daughter, Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

March 23, 2014

DAD, It has been 5 years and I still can't believe I can't call you. I miss you and mom so very much. It seems so unreal when will this empty feeling ever get better? You are in my heart forever!. Love you, Prudy

CARMEN VIGLIATURO

December 23, 2013

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! MISS YOU AND KAY!! IT IS NOT THE SAME AS WHEN YOU WERE HERE WITH US. PRAY FOR US. MY OTHER GRANDSON ANTONY GOT MARRIED IN NOVEMBER. GOD BLESS!!! CARMEN AND VIRGINIA

Prudy

December 22, 2013

Dad, today would have been your 87th birthday and I miss you so much there are times I just can't stand it without being able to simply pick up the phone and call you. You are missed and mentioned daily in this house, the holidays aren't the same. When I was shopping yesterday I kept looking at shirts that you would have loved. It is icy and cold out and boy I would love to have been able to get a call saying" Prudy you guys better stay home tonight " There is so much I miss I know you are celebration in heaven, I know you are with our creator and in a much better place. Happy Birthday Dad, I miss you!!

Carmen and Virginia Vigliaturo

July 18, 2013

HELLO; BROTHER: YESTERDAY, WAS OUR 32 SECOND BIRTHDAY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! ALL DAY THE NEWS WAS ABOUT THE HYATT SKYWALK. YOU KNOW WE FOUR WERE LUCKY. MY WIFE, VIRGINIA AND I SAID, WHERE DID ALL THE YEARS GO!! TELL YOUR WIFE WE MISS BEING WITH YOU TWO AND GOING OUT TOGETHER. THINK OF YOU AND THE FAMILY ALL THE TIME. PRUDY CALLED US TO WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SHE SAID 32 YEARS, AND WISH ME A 82ND BIRTHDAY TOO. PRAY FOR US. GOD BLESS!!! Carmen and Virginia. P. S. Our grandson Dominic got married Sat. July 13, 2013.

June 14, 2013

Dad, As I sit in the kitchen tonight listening to the TV and reading things online all I hear is Happy Fathers Day..I miss so much being able to go pick you out something to wear getting a card and getting the best hug ever from you. I get angry but then remember all of the great Fathers days we spent together it helps but still hurts so much just hearing "fathers day" Enjoy Fathers day with your dad and I will celebrate with you in my heart. I love and miss you so much. Prudy

Prudence Malaponte

March 23, 2013

Dad, it has been 4 years today and I miss you so much! There are so many times I wish I could call you and tell you just one thing. We all miss you and we think of you everyday! I so wish you could have been around my little grandsons they are so precious and the love,hugs kisses and smiles they give me and all of us we feel you and mom every time. Keep smiling down upon us give mom a great big hug. Love you, Prudy.

Joseph vigliaturo

March 21, 2013

we went to the Saint Joseph tables this year with Jeff Roberts you know the channel 9 guy that takes pictureswe went to Holy Rosary, and I was ready to go home after that the Jeff talked me into going to assumption and Holy Cross.we got to Holy Cross and I get to the top of the stairs I ran into Marie Staci Menthrup. Mom's best friend, from her college days. who would've thought that I would run into her right there at that time especially when I wanted to go home after the first table. I am sure mom probably had something to do with that.anyway all the tables were very beautifulyou would have loved Holy Cross is very nice the only thing missing was your dishes it didn't look the same without them. a few people that I talk to said your dad Sam did some of the work here at the parish hall it still looks great'.well I guess that's all I need to tell you right now anyway you and mom are always here watching over all of us we see the 306 too many times for not to be you.. we all miss you very much .Joseph (with them shart pants) and Vinnie

Prudence. Malaponte

February 13, 2013

Dad it is Ash Wednesday and as I sat in church and remembered that Ash Wednesday was the last time we were in mass together. I miss you and love you so much. Love you. Prudy

Prudence Malaponte

February 1, 2013

Dad as I sat at the kitchen table thinking about you and mom my heart aches as if you died yesterday. I don't think I will ever ever stop hurting or missing you both like I do. For some reason today is extra hard. I love and miss you so very much. Love you, Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

December 26, 2012

Dad, another birthday and Christmas without you and mom most of us were together and we missed you both so much. I know you were looking down on us we all felt it in our hearts. We love and miss you more than words could ever say. Love Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

December 22, 2012

Brother Sam; As days fly by, I think of all the days GOD gave to us. The good times and bad, they were always good days. I think of you and the family often every day. It's just not the same without YOU. But someday we will meet again and talk of the good days we had together growing up. I'm lost for words. Having a brother like you made my life BETTER and RICHER! Tell Kay and everyone we miss them. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! GOD BLESS!!! Carmen,Virginia and Family

July 20, 2012

My precious dad I am missing you tonight..missing your voice and your hugs, missing the way you always looked at the bright side of things. I know you are with the love of your life my dear sweet mother...I miss her too so deep in my heart it hurts so badly. I love you both and miss you more then I could say! By the way your friend Carl is coming to greet you! Love you Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

March 23, 2012

Brother; Just want to let you know that we have not forgot You,Kay and the Family!!! THINKING OF YOU!!!! GOD BLESS!!! Carmen,Virginia and FAMILY

Prudy Malaponte

March 22, 2012

Dad, on Friday it will be 3 years since you left your time here with us. We all miss you so much so many things remind me of you EVERYDAY of my life. I know you said don't cry but I miss you so much the tears just won't go away. I wish you could be here to see my baby girl graduating from college you would be so proud of her. She will soon be an R.N who would have loved to have taken care of you. Watch over us all and give mom hugs from us all too. I love and miss you so much. Love you Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

December 23, 2011

Happy birthday Brother!! Miss YOU and KAY. Carmen and Virginia

Carmen Vigliaturo

November 21, 2011

Hello Brother; As the days go by, we miss you and Kay. Thanksgiving is here and we miss all of YOU MORE!! It just not the not Same! Carmen,Virginia and Family!

Prudy Malaponte

November 20, 2011

Dad, As I sit here having a cup of coffee getting ready for work, I can't stop thinking of how much I miss you and mom, it is just one of those days there is a Mass for you today and those of us who aren't working will be there. Things aren't the same without you my heart aches every day just to hear your voice. I know you are watching continue to do so. I love you, Prudy

Samantha Vigliaturo

November 7, 2011

Its not any special day, but just another day where you are on my mind and being missed so much! LOVE YOU GRAMPS!

joseph V

August 24, 2011

Hi dad. just wanted to thank you for the plumbing tip monday morning at 4am.I got out of bed to do what i felt you were telling mr to do to fix it.( i had no idea rhat i was doing ) but when the plumber guy came in the after noon .he said I have bad news. I thought :):):) oh no!!!!. He said there is nothing wrong with any of your plumbing in fact it running great .mThe bad news was he stillhad to collect the copay

Carmen Vigliaturo

August 22, 2011

Hello Salvatore and Catherine (My Brother and Sister); I've been wanting let you know that they are building a Memorial for the VICTIMS OF THE SKYWALK HYATT DISASTER AND HOW LUCKY WE WHERE TO MAKE IT OUT OF THIS DISASTER, WE SAID GOD GAVE US ANEW BIRTHDAY ON JULY 17,1981. You,Kay,My wife Virginia and me (Carmen) were 30 Years old on July 17, 2011, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! We all miss YOU AND THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS!!! Carmen,Virginia and Family!!!!

Carmen Vigliaturo

June 22, 2011

I just want to say we thought of you on Father's day and remember our Father and how we loved to see his face on father's day, when we gave him our gifts. He was glad he was our father. He was a good person. I sure miss him, you and the family. You are in good company. Happy father's day, belated!! Carmen,Virginia and family.

Prudy

June 19, 2011

Dad, Another fathers day without you is so difficult for us all we miss you so much. I know you are in a better place and for that I thank our Lord everyday. I miss your smile, I miss everything about you...I just want you hear you say "Hi Bay" I have so much joy everyday being able to hear my grandbabies say your name, they reconize you by your picture and to me that is special. I will continue this day and celebrate here on earth with my husband and father-in-law you know too they are both great fathers. I miss you and love you enjoy your fathers day with your family in heaven. I love you, Prudy

March 23, 2011

My sweet dad, I miss you so very much and today for me is a sad day. I can hear your words telling us Girls...."Girls I'm tired I can't do this anymore I am going to die today". My heart my mind and my soul miss you so much. I do know you are in a better place and please I ask you to watch over Joe he needs extra TLC. I love you so very much. Love,Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

February 15, 2011

Hello SAM AND KAY; Happy 60th years, and Happy Valentines Day. Miss you TWO!! Carmen,Virginia,Antionette and Cecilia.

February 13, 2011

MOM and Dad, Valentines day is a day we always celebrated with it being your anniversary and Nana's birthday and I thought the other day I am not looking forward to the 14th but someone said to me celebrate that day because had your mom and dad not got married I wouldn't have you in my life and they contined to say remember all the good celebrations you all had on that day, so from now on I will look forward to the 14th of February. Happy Anniversary together mom and dad I love and miss you with all of my heart. Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

January 9, 2011

Dad, Well you have had your honey for a year now and we miss her so much. I know you two are smiling down upon us and are holding hands with smiles. We miss you dad, we miss mom so much and we love you too. I hope you can see little Marc calling you papa Sam it means the world to me him knowing you and nani Kay. I love you dad so much. Love, Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

January 8, 2011

Salvatore; The CHRISAMAS Party will be, January 15, I know Congetta has told all of you to be there in spirit, we will be thinking of you, because that's FAMILY! The Holidays are not the same without all of you, we will FEEL YOU THERE!! Carmen,Virginia,Antionette,Cecilia and Family!

December 22, 2010

I just want to take the time to say we still think of you and miss you. Today is your birthday, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY; CARMEN,VIRGINIA AND FAMILY. GOD BLESS!!!!

December 21, 2010

Dad, Happy Birthday to you ! Oh how we all miss you and your ways. Another birthday and Christmas without you is so empty. I have an emptiness in my heart that will never go away. I will celebrate your birthday without your presence here next to me...but you are in my heart. I love you so very much. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas. I love you, Prudy

November 28, 2010

Dad, Oh how I miss you and mom. I have your pictures up and now that Marc is talking he knows you and mom and your name for him is papa Pam. It brings wonderful feelings inside just to hear him say that. You are missed everyday and slowly but surely your friends are joining you and I am sure you all are rejoicing together. You have made a large effect in my heart not only the love I have for you but the way we were taught to love others as well. It all reflects back to you. I am sure you see Samantha delivered a beautiful little baby boy if you were here I know you would be so proud. We miss you and mom so much. I love you, Prudy

August 13, 2010

Dad

Your sister is probably with you by now..Aunt Angie kept seeing mom she was coming for her that I know...I told her to before she died to make sure she hugs you and mom I miss that the most about you both, your hugs and the love you had for me. Rejoice with all your brothers and sisters that are together now with our Lord. I love you so much. Prudy

July 22, 2010

My Dear Dad...I miss you so much and think of you and mom EVERYDAY. Life is so different without you....I thought after all this time I would be ok but I am not...at least not tonight. I miss you so much. I love you keep guiding us in any way that is possible..we all need it. I love you. Prudy

April 14, 2010

Dad, We went to Roberts Son's wedding last weekend...and your nephew Frank (uncle Tony's Frank) looked so much like you it brought tears to my eyes. What strong genes those Vigliaturo's have ! We miss you...I love you very much. Prudy

March 23, 2010

Dad, It was a difficult day but I kept thinking of the good memories. I carried your picture in my pocket all day. I hope you enjoyed the coffee we brought you this morning at he cemetery. I miss you so much keep a tight hold on mom we miss her too !! Love you, Prudy

CARMEN VIGLIATURO

March 23, 2010

HELLO BROTHER: A DAY DOSE'NT GO BY THAT WE DO NOT THINK OF YOU. WE LOOK AROUND THE HOUSE AND SEE THE EXCELLENT WORK YOU DONE AND SAY, SAM DID THAT OR SAM HELP ME DO THAT. IT'S LIKE HAVEING YOU HERE. YOUR PRESENTS IS FELT. I ALWAYS LOOK TO YOU TO BE MY ROLE MODEL. GOD BLESS!! PRAY FOR US AND TELL THE FAMILY HI FOR US AND THAT WE MISS THEM. CARMEN,VIRGINIA,ANTIONETTE,CECILIA AND FAMILY.

Salvatore Vigliaturo

March 23, 2010

As I lay awake last night I could not pin it down why. I final understood and went to sleep I miss you Dad as we all do everyday 1 year has past and I will never have anyone in my life who can answer why or give me the power you did. I hold in my heart your memory as well as mom's and try to live the way you would want me too.

Love #4 Sal

March 22, 2010

Dad it is so hard to believe it has been 1 year today. I miss you so very much. There isn't a day that goes by that my heart doesn't ache, I just want to pick the phone up to call you. I miss you so very much!! I love with all of my heart !!

February 17, 2010

Well Savatore and Catherine; I guess you two had to have your DAY in Heaven. Brother you said, my wife will soon follow me, how true, she could not live without you. PRAY FOR US!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!! Miss You Two, and the Family!!! Carmen,Virginia and Family.

February 17, 2010

Dad,
We found an Itailian Rest down here that has good meatballs not as good as yours. We had an anniversary dinner there in yours and Moms honor. We love and miss you Love Sal

February 16, 2010

Dad I know you and mom celebrated your 60th anniversary together. I am sure you smiled down on us seeing us celebrate with you. We miss you both so much, its almost been 11 months and I still can't believe you aren't having black coffee in a dark mug in my kitchen. Watch over us all and we will continue to celebrate the memories of you and mom. Love, Prudy

Kristina Vigliaturo

January 18, 2010

Dear Grandpa. In this time of sadness where we miss Nani and you so much, please continue to guide us to be the people you raised us all to be. I am so glad you and Nani are together again and that you can spend your 60th Anniversary with each other.

Love you, Kristi

January 16, 2010

Well Dad you have your bride back in your arms where she belongs. I am happy you two are together. I miss you both so much, just continue to watch over us all. We gave mom a BEAUTIFUL going away celebration which she deserved.I love you. Prudy

December 22, 2009

Happy Birthday Dad, We all miss you so much. I know you are celebrating with those you have missed for so long. For about three weeks I kept having a countdown for your birthday. I woke up and here it is the 22nd, time flies so quickly tommorow it will be 9 months since you left us there isn't a time in the day we don't think of you and what you have taught us. Thank you for the gift that keeps giving, the way you showed us to love and care. I love and miss you so much. Love Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

December 22, 2009

I looked up at the Calender, December 22nd, and I knew it was your Birthday, so I'm sending this email, wish you were here so I can call and wish YOU a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS. So be it. I guess Mom, Dad,Jim,Tony,Congetta and all the Family are cutting the cake. So have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND PRAY FOR US. We miss you Brother!!! Carmen,Virginia and Family

Prudy

December 15, 2009

Dad,

I have the Christmas decorations up with your picture among them all. Your birthday is around the corner and that is all I can think about. We are having a mass said in your honor on Sunday at 9:30. I miss you, We all miss you. I wish you could see and hold this beautiful new baby God has given us this year he is so full of life and smiles you would have loved him. Watch over mom hold her hand she needs you. I love you, Prudy

Prudy Malaponte

October 22, 2009

Dad,

It's after midnight and I am sitting at my computer sending emails ect..A tum commercial came on and the feelings started pouring out. We all miss you so much and this holiday will be so difficult without you. Mom is good and happy and she thinks she is still cooking every day just continue to watch over her she needs you. I know Uncle Joe misses your lunches and dinners. I am going to try and drive in the morning for the first time in almost 4 months send me a guardian angel to watch over me, because if the truth be known I am a little scared to drive. I love and miss you...Prudy

September 16, 2009

Dad,
Well Samantha is married , most of all she is happy. We are about in Corpus Christi now and ready to start our new life style. Hopefully we will be able to relax some and have some fun. We Love you Sal & Judi

Prudy Malaponte

September 15, 2009

Dad

You would have been so proud of Samantha Sunday at her wedding, she was beautiful. Her wedding was beautiful and she married into a great family. The only thing that was missing was you and mom. We all miss you so much everyday. Please continue to hold moms hand from heaven she needs you. I love you, Prudy

September 15, 2009

Grampa- it's almost been six months. so much has happened, i know you are watching over us. I can feel it. Marc is running around like crazy, still loves those tags. Joey is getting so big so fast and is just the best miracle/surprise. the house is coming along well we are going to have his baptism on Sunday.


thumbs up. love you, thinking of you, miss you.

September 14, 2009

Hi Gramps- Just thinking of you today! Love you so much.

MaryKay Jones

August 25, 2009

Hello Dad,

We miss you so much every day. You were missed at the wedding and I know we were all thinking about you as everyone had that glistening in their eyes. You would have been so proud, the entire wedding was so beautiful and quite the event.
We brought Michael to Springfield on Friday. It was much harder than I thought. I miss him so much already but I know you will watch over him for us. When we were pulling out of the driveway, I was about to say, let me call my Dad to let him know we are leaving. Then I thought, when we got there, who should I call to let them know we made it? He made sure he brought your picture with him so he can look to you for strength.
Markie Joe is getting settled back into his old room and things are going pretty well for him. I am glad he is doing what he loves with his Music. Matthew started middle school and is adjusting quite well. He is playing football and is doing so well.
I made meatballs last week and they were so good, Frank even text me a few days later to tell me how wonderful the basta and meatballs were so I know I did good.
The other day Mom said to me, "tell them to take me upstairs where Dad is" I told her they will when it's time. I can see her heart is broken because she misses your presence. Please hold her hand and comfort her all you can. We make her smile every day but I know she is sad deep down. Please be there with her when we can't. I know you are there!
I love you and miss you every day.
Love, MaryKay

August 21, 2009

Sam,you would have been so proud of Mimi, she was a beautiful bride and the wedding was very well planned. Know everyone missed you not being there. They said Sam should have been there taking pictures, but know you were watching over all of us.

Sal Vigliaturo

August 7, 2009

Dad,
I can hear you with each board I install, each pipe I fixed,each wire I run and everything that you said and taught me. All the "take your time" "Don't worry about" and most of all " You can do it son I have faith in you". I so miss talking to you and find myself wanted to call you. Coffee is black now no sugar in a dark cup.. and you know it's good that way! I used some old steel wool from your tool box marked "PLUM." and all the pipe I put in using it are sealed. Every problem I have I say to myself what would Dad do? Then I hear the answer. Keep an eye on us as we all miss your wisdom. Judi and I are leaving for Texas in a few weeks like I promised you I would. I can still hear what you said that afternoon "Go and be a cowboy live life while you can". I love and miss you Dad. I think about you every day.

Sal

Prudy Malaponte

July 30, 2009

Dad, Here it is July 30th and I miss you so very much. Its been a litle over 4 months and I still can't get use to not being able to pick up the phone and tell you what is going on. We had little Marc's first birthday and I didn't even make coffee because you weren't here, but then when someone asked for coffee I thought to myself that was the first thing I did when I had any kind of gatherings at my house and it brought tears to my eyes. You were very much missed. Please continue to watch over mom take care of her the best you can from where you are at, she misses you so much. Watch over all of us and thank you for taking extra care of little Joey our "baby surprise". All of us kids miss you daily but we continue to grow as adults by something big or little that you have taught us along the way. I miss you and love you so much. Love, Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

July 19, 2009

Brother: Friday July 17, 2009, was the 28th Year since HYATT HOTELL SKYWALK COLLAPSE. That DAY was the day we were reborn again, we said GOD gave us a new birth. We are now one year old. I said to Virginia, you know Sammy has'nt send us an email or PHONED us to say, today we are 28 YEARS OLD. So from Virginia,Carmen and Your wife, we wish our self a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! (28 YEARS) We sure miss going to the dinners at Argosy and few baseball games. It was fun! Thanks for all you did for me in the pass years, my wife and I sure enjoyed going out with you two. MISS YOU!! Pray for us. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY) Carmen and Virginia

June 29, 2009

Dad,
Well I felt your hands and heard everything you taught me and built a bed frame in the RV with four drawers in it no less. You always said you wanted to give a Million bucks, but you already did that ten times over . You see you were that million and what you taught all of us was worth way more then money. I see you in myself everyday I hear your voice when ever I need you to tell me where to go from where I am at. Thank you for the skill I got from you and all the wonderful ways you made me feel.I want to call you, to ask you so much, but mostly just to hear you again. I miss you DAD and Love you. Sal

Carmen Vigliaturo

June 28, 2009

Hello Brother; I went by St Mary's yesterday and visited with all the family MOM and Dad's,etc. I went by your place of rest and saw your HEAD STONE, with you and your wife's Wedding Picture. Your children did a good job. Sure miss you and thought of you in my Gardend, and said to my self, SAM is waiting for his Tomatos and here soon he will see and pick what he likes. I will miss bring the tomatos and eggplants and visiting with you. I keep your Holy Card in my Praybook, just so we can pray together as a Family. You and the family are together doing your thing. So tell them we said hello and to pray us. Carmen,Virginia and Family

June 8, 2009

Dad...I sang at the Italian Festival yesterday with a 20 piece orchestra....I wish you could have been there..........You would have loved that big band sound with all the horns....It was like singing with Glen Miller or Tommy Dorcey.....I wish I could have seen yours and moms smiling faces in the audience. That would have made it a perfect afternoon. I miss you every day...and i love you....Frank...

Prudy

June 6, 2009

Dad, we had a suprise from heaven Joseph Salvatore Gonzalez what a gift. You would have been so proud of Sara Lee delivering this suprise. Please watch over her and her family help them to be strong and help them to praise the Lord like you taught all of us. Please watch and stay close to mom she misses you so much. I love and miss you every single day. Love, Prudy

MaryKay Jones

May 11, 2009

Hi Dad,
Well, it's been 7 weeks and I miss you so much. There are so many times daily that my first reaction is to call you and tell you things. There are so many blessings that have come my way in the past 7 weeks and you are the first person I would have called to share them with. I know exactly what your reaction would be to all of them. I also feel like you had your hand in on all of them. As you know, Michael is graduating in two weeks and I wish you could see his Senior pictures and I wish he could have taken a picture with you before Prom. He took one for you with his thumb up. I know when you saw Sparky, I could hear you say "HEEEEY SPAAAAAAAARKY" like you always did. There are so many things I miss about you but I do feel you all around me. I feel you are taking care of Mom from above but I can tell her heart is missing you so much. Please continue to hold her hand. I LOVE you so much Dad and I miss you very much. Love MaryKay

Frank Dolci

May 8, 2009

Dear Frank,Joe,Sal, Judy, Prudy ,MaryKay and Kay,I talked with MaryKay and saw Prudy yesterday but again I want to express my condolences. Sam was a great guy. I have fond recollections of coming over to the house on Van Brunt. Your dad was always so witty and charming. I was also VERY TOUCHED that despite their failing health,he and your mom where there when my brother passed away. You are a wonderful family!! I know from personal experience that this is a painful time so please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything!!!
May God bless,
Love
Frank Dolci

Prudence Malaponte

May 7, 2009

Dad
We had moms 81st birthday last night at the nursing home, your sisters and brother Joe and Aunt Betty were there we didn't even call them. It was great comfort having them there. By them just showing up just because it was moms birthday was another act of what "our family" is all about. We missed you so much, I know you and Sparky are watching mom and comforting her. I can honestly say I felt you there in my heart and right next to mom. It is so hard and I am sorry I keep crying I am trying to be stronger. I know mom feels the emptiness but isn't quite sure what it is. All I ask with all my heart is take care of mom the best you can take away any pain and be with her in spirit. I love you and I miss you everyday.

Love,
Prudy

Sal Vigliaturo

April 30, 2009

Dad,
Your name sake is getting married! I miss you wish you were here to see it. I miss our talks. I miss you everyday. So sad I can't just call you with good news or just to talk. I have a void that no one can fill not ever. I love you dad I am very proud to be Red's son. Say Hi to Bing and Bob you know you found them by now. LOVE YOU DAD

April 29, 2009

Dad,
I feel you every day.I can still smell you in the house.....It is very sad here without you, but I am going to try to celebrate all the memories all the way back to when i was a little kid....that will take a while...I miss you very much and I love you..... p.s. were you in my television monday night?

Prudy Malaponte

April 27, 2009

Dad,

I was just sitting at the computer re-reading some of the mails you sent me not too long ago. It is so difficult without you, I miss you so much and I know you would tell me not to cry but I can't help it. I worry so much about mom and her suffering right now please watch over her and Aunt Angie too. My heart is missing the love you always fed me. I just feel broken inside. I love and miss you dad so much.
Love, Prudy

Merry Christmas

April 20, 2009

Everlasting Love

April 20, 2009

Classic

April 20, 2009

MaryKay Jones

April 20, 2009

Dad,
I miss you so much but I feel you all around me. I know you live on inside of us and it is incredible how I truly understand how that feels now. The love you had for us is still here. I pulled out a video yesterday from Mother's Day last year and there you were singing in the microphone "That's Amore" - you looked right into the camera and sang, I am so glad to have that but it made me miss you even more. We can see the sadness in Moms eyes just as we could always see the love in her eyes when she looked at you. I think about you every day and your picture is right next to my computer. As you know I am at my computer most of the time. Love you and miss you so much Dad!! MaryKay

April 19, 2009

Dad, We had Easter and it was so different without you and mom. We all miss you so very much and I worry about mom so much please spiritually take care of her as much as you can she feels your absence. There is a mass said in your honor today so I better get moving. I miss you so much. love you Prudy

Sara Malaponte

April 8, 2009

Easter is going to be the first of many holidays. it will be hard- but we will all know you will be there sippin on coffee just looking around smiling at everyone. will be way different with out your hugs =( you will be there in spirit and that is better than nothing. miss you grampa. I am grateful for all of the holidays we did share. think about you everyday-always. like my mom said i feel your presence when i visit nani too. she does feel it in her heart. thanks for watching over her, i know you are. i will treasure the love you two had for each other forever. it was true.
love you, in my thoughts. :big hug to you grampa sam.:
nobody does it like sara lee. bom bom. miss that song too. =)

love, sara lee

Prudy

April 7, 2009

Dad, I miss you so much every day. It will be a hard Easter Sunday without you. I just hope and pray you and everyone with you watches over mom. I know she misses you and she feels it in her heart. It has been difficult putting on a happy face in front of her but I feel your presence when I am there with her and it gets me through the visit. I love you so much and we all miss you so much. Love Prudy

Carmen Vigliaturo

April 7, 2009

Hello brother; I was thinking of you as I said my prayers tonight. So I thought I would like to say I miss talking to on the phone,emails and visiting with you at home. We all miss you!!! Carmen and Virginia

Catherine Cherrito-Semar

March 29, 2009

Dear Uncle Sam and Godfather,
I will never forget how you would always welcome me with a big hug and a kiss. When my family and I would be in KC we always would try to stop in and say Hi to you and Aunt Kay. I am so glad we did that. I'll never forget that kitchen table.. You, Aunt Kay, Nana,and Aunt Mary. Those memories are so special to me now more than ever. I will miss you.. You are finally at rest.
Love, Catherine

Sam and Patt Distefano

March 29, 2009

Prudy and Family
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of you father. May God Bless you and your family and comfort you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

OK here is DAD in 1947

March 28, 2009

Janet (Burke) Arreguin

March 27, 2009

Prudy, Mary Kay and family I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sara Malaponte

March 27, 2009

Grampa Sam! i miss you so very much! i know you wouldn't want us to be sad and we are all so happy you aren't suffering anymore. just miss your hugs and smell of brut and Tums =) you gave the best smelling hugs ever. you have touched so many people, so many came to see you it was wonderful to know there are so many others to support everyone and celebrate your life. you are so loved by all-you have taught everyone the true meaning of family and i am so proud to have you as my grandpa. you are truly special and will always be in my heart. thank you for everything you have taught me and everyone else. words can not describe how great of a person you really were. I love you so much!

Kristina Vigliaturo

March 27, 2009

Gramps- You had so many people come out to pay tribute to your life. It was overwhelming. I hope you knew what a difference you made in people's lives. Everyone talked about how you helped them, or taught them something or gave of yourself-never wanting anything in return. You did not die, your spirit is alive in all who loved you, and we know that you are singing with the angels now. I feel you with me, and I pray that you will continue to guide my life with the wisdom, advice and endless hope that was always in your heart. Also, please be with and live in my dad so that he isn't lonely and so he can keep going with the peace and comfort of knowing that YOU are finally at peace and have eternal life with God. I love you so much. Love Kristi

Our loving dad, grandfather, brother and friend.

March 27, 2009

CINDIE BINDER

March 27, 2009

PRUDY AND FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.YOUR DAD WAS A SPECIAL PERSON I ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING HIM COME TO COSTCO HE REMINDED ME SO MUCH OF MY DAD.HE IS AT PEACE NOW.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS SMILE.

Paula Younghanz

March 27, 2009

Uncle Sam your service was beautiful. Your presents was all around us.I love and will miss you. Your in my heart always.
Love, Paula

Peggy Van Bebber

March 26, 2009

Prudy&family I will miss seeing your dad at the pharmacy. He was always so cheerful and could make you laugh. What a guy he was. God Bless You.

francesca caracci

March 26, 2009

We were so sorry we were unable to attend the services, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe Cuccia & Francesca Caracci

John Guarino

March 26, 2009

Although we are unable to be close and by your side, our thoughts and prayers are with our family.

Love your cousins, John, Bette & Laura

Cindy Cavanah

March 26, 2009

Frank
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure you were a great son to your dad.
Take care.....
Cindy Cavanah

Kolich's

March 26, 2009

Prudy, Mary Kay & Famlies,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories of your Dad,Grandpa & Uncle help you thru this difficult time.
Dean,Michell,Maxwell.Lola & Logan Kolich

Leslie Mathews

March 26, 2009

MaryKay and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss. I drove past Passentinos yesterday (wed) and wondered who all the cars were for. MaryKay I am sorry I didn't know sooner I would have been there for you. Sam was one of the good ones and I am sure will be missed by many. Words are not enough. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May time be your friend and the loving hands of God comfort you.

SAM MC CONNELL

March 26, 2009

We went to see Sam - I cannot believe the people waiting to see him at the funeral home. What a tribute to a great person - We are sorry we could not stay around I have a sister who also is dying and have been very busy. Sam was a great neighbor and we both enjoyed him so much. When you get our age it is nice to talk to someone who understands our hertitage and respect for family values. Sam will be in our prayers and we wish the best for his wife and family.

Pam Solomon

March 26, 2009

Frank & Family,
Ben and I are saddened by your loss and want you to know we are thinking of you. I hear you have many, many great memories of your Dad to live on!

GLORIA GUASTELLO

March 25, 2009

UNCLE SAMMY WE WILL MISS YOU, YOU WERE A WARM,GENTLE,LOVING PERSON AND WE WERE PROUD TO BEABLE TO CALL YOU OUR UNCLE. IT WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITH OUT YOU, BUT I KNOW IN MY HEART YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE WITH NO PAIN AND ONLY HAPPINESS...LOVE PAUL GLORIA AND KIDS...

Kenn Ashcraft

March 25, 2009

our prayers and thoughts are with you and Judi, Sal. Kenn, Janet & Alex

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