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DANIEL A. SAMMARTINO
1968 - 2018
DANIEL A. SAMMARTINO
1968 - 2018
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BORN
1968
DIED
2018
DANIEL SAMMARTINO Obituary
Age 50, of Allison Park, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Danny was born on January 8, 1968 in Pittsburgh, loving son of Carol and the late Bruno Sammartino. He is survived by his beloved fiancé of eight years, Cindy, and her children, Eric, Ryan, and Brad Stauber, whom he loved as if they were his own; his children, Anthony and Vincent Sammartino; brothers David and Darryl (Holly) Sammartino; and nephew Bruno. Family and friends will be received Friday, from 3-7 at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME INC., 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Sebastian Parish. Entombment will be private. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses, and staff at Shadyside, and Passavant Hospitals for the excellent, compassionate care they showed Danny. Please visit www.devlinfuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences.
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william pack
November 4, 2020
I am saddened to hear of this, knowing the family this is very terrible news....
Al DiGiacomo
September 22, 2019
I did not personally the know the Sammartino Family, but talked to both Carol & Bruno on the phone from purchasing photos. My condolences to the entire family. My entire family are fans of Bruno as a wrestler, professional & a man. First class all of the way. 2 of my great grandparents were both from Abruzzi-Molise. Grandpa was a ham radio guy that had a big tower to talk to people back in Italy. He figured out how to hook up his television to the tower, thus getting a T.V. station from New York City & 1 from D.C. We were at their house doing yard work one Saturday & got finished about Mid Day. We were watching television while eating lunch & we found wrestling while going through channels. We found WWWF where Bruno made a rare appearance. Grandpa was with us & little Grandma was in the bedroom. Bruno was announced as being from Abruzzi, so we yelled for little grandma. She ran out with her rosary & we told her who Bruno was & she was right on that couch praying for him to win. After the bout, he was interviewed & spoke Italian to all of his Italian fans. We though grandma was going to explode. Turned into a weekly thing & then monthly with HBO. She loved Bruno, Domenic Denucci & Gorilla Monsoon. Bruno had the charisma, even for us all the way out in Colorado. Again, Sorry for your loss of a father, grandfather, uncle, son & brother (Bruno) Condolences for the loss of a son, brother & father
Crystol Grimes
April 22, 2019
To lose a spouse then months later to lose a son. Such a huge loss. May God show his mercy & love. May you gain strength from HIS love & mercy. I am so very for your losses.
EDWARD HOVANIK
December 29, 2018
I just heard of Danny's untimely passing yesterday as I live about 90 miles north of Pittsburgh. I met Dan about eight and a half months ago at the calling hours for his father. He impressed me as being a fine gentleman and I know Bruno and Carol were very proud of the kind of man they raised. To Carol, Darryl and Dan's fiancée and children, you have my heartfelt sympathy.
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Linda Galvin
December 9, 2018
I will always have fond memories of Danny from the time he spent with us at DeRiggis. His good nature joking and always having a smile. He was a good friend and I enjoyed working with him. I admired him for his great respect for his mother Carol and his father Bruno. Oh how I remember how he loved to tease his mom and always reminded me that he was a mama's boy and was not ashamed to admit it. It saddens me to know of his passing .My heartfelt condolences go out to the Sammartino family, his children, his fiance and Friends. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and savior. Never to be forgotten. Sincerely Linda Galvan and family
Bobbi / Jim Friedrich
December 9, 2018
We just heard of Dan's passing yesterday. I remember when he worked at the hair salon I go to and his wonderful sense of humor. That is evident from all the other messages. My husband now goes to Dan's barber shop. The first time he went there he told Dan you must really like Bruno Sammartino because of all the memorabilia . Dan said yes he is my father. Dan always made sure to tell my husband to say hi to the girls meaning me and my sister. Class act to someone who had the great gift of laughter. We were fans of Bruno. I had an ink pen of Bruno my dad got me when I was a child. Dan would have liked that.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Thomas Daly
November 16, 2018
So Sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the entire family. My Prayers will forever keep him and the family in my thoughts. RIP Dan
Zita Schuessler
November 12, 2018
I met Dan 20 years ago when I happened to wonder into a hair salon in Mcandless to buy shampoo. He handed me his card as I was leaving, and I saw his last name was Sammartino. I said "like as in Bruno?" He said "yes, he's my dad" I said "ya right"... We laughed about that for years. He was a very special friend. I will miss him very much. Until we meet again Dan....
Janet Summers
November 10, 2018
I met Dan over 20 years ago at Ken's hair salon. Everywhere he worked people liked him, he was fun to be around. He'd crack jokes, tell stories, he was special because he made others feel special. It is so hard to believe he is gone. He loved and respected his parents so much, and valued family above all. Sincere sympathy and condolences to all the family. May God be with them now, and may He grant Dan eternal rest.
Frank Iozzo
November 9, 2018
My deepest sympathy to Darryl and the entire Sammartino family he's in a good place God bless you and your family
PETER CHESTER
November 9, 2018
Sincerest Condolences
Wendy Feldmeier
November 9, 2018
Darryl, So sorry to hear this sad news. I'm thinking of you and your family at this time of loss. Please let me know if I could help in any way.
Kristin Thompson
November 9, 2018
I'm so sorry for your loss Anthony and family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy and Ray Killian
November 9, 2018
Sammartino Family,
We are very sorry to hear of Dan's passing! He was such a great person, and always made us laugh! His smile was contagious! Dan will surely be missed. May he rest in peace with all the angels in heaven, and with his wonderful Dad, who he loved so much! God Bless you Dan!
Michael Saldamarco
November 9, 2018
Carol, Darryl, & Cindy - all my most heartfelt condolences, love & prayers. They say some of the most treasured friendships are those you make in childhood...how true. I met Danny (and Darryl & the Sammartino family) in 1980, when we were 12 years old in 7th grade and we've been friends ever since. We had fun, crazy times and shared serious, sad times. Thanks for teaching me how to drive a stick when we were 16, even if we had to borrow a car because you wouldn't let me practice on yours. I'll miss stopping in the barber shop just to talk...I thought we'd grow old together & be those proverbial old men that hang out in your barber shop. "Hey, I said, you can keep my things, they've come to take me home." Solsbury Hill by Peter Gabriel. I remember that song playing when we were in your car one day & you turned it up because you liked it...now, how prophetic. Love you, brother, RIP.
Vincent Conte
November 9, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Sammartino family. May God give you His blessings, and give you all the strength and courage to get you through this most difficult time. Please rest assured that Daniel is with his Dad and Grandparents and they are all smiling down on you and watching over you. God bless.
November 9, 2018
Cindy, my heartfelt sympathy to you on the very tragic and sad passing of Dan. I know how special he was to you and your family. My thoughts and heart are with you during this very difficult and sad time.
Judy Klein
November 9, 2018
Like a perfect sunset, gone too soon remembered forever. RIP.
Christopher Korbelic
November 8, 2018
For the Sammartino Family- I just wanted to express my sincere sorrow for your loss of a wonderful guy. May God bring favor and healing to your entire family. God bless.
Susan Feierabend
November 8, 2018
Dear Cindy,
I was shocked to read the news of Dan's death. I wish I was there to give you support, love and a hug. May Dan have peace and eternal rest. May you have the love and grace of God to support and comfort you, now and forever. With my love and deepest sorrow, Susan
Mike Mazreku
November 8, 2018
Rest in peace my friend
Michael Stehle
November 8, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Dan at Upmc.
He was the funniest guy I have worked with in my 23 years of construction work. My condolences to his friends and family.
Louise Carlino
November 8, 2018
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Carol, Cindy and the Family at this difficult time. It's not easy to lose a loved one to death, as our families experienced this past year the same sorrows. May the prayers and words expressed for Danny, let all of you know; that we care and each of one you are not alone at this time.
Luoise Carlino
The Carlino and Randazzo Families
November 8, 2018
May all who read about the loss of your loved one continue to share soothing words of comfort.May the prayers also be said to and for you and your family at this time of sorrow. hm
Tim Culver
November 8, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the Sammartino family. May GOD be with you all. RIP Dan.
Mike Mooney
November 8, 2018
To the Sammartino Family:
My thoughts and Prayers are with you. Danny has been my Barber for many years. We would always talk about our cars. He would stop cutting hair to come and show me his car or mine. He was always interested in what I had to say. We talked about everything and he could always make me laugh.
I'm shocked to say the least. He was a class act and a great person.
In my thoughts,
Mike Mooney
Patrick Bauer Jr.
November 8, 2018
Dan was a barber that turned into a friend. I could always count on Dan to make me laugh when I was sitting in his chair and also hanging out after to talk about baseball, foolish pride and life lessons. The Barbers Edge holds a special place in my heart. Sending prayers and happy thoughts to the family. He is resting easy with his pops and his pup now.
Barbara Weigand
November 8, 2018
Dearest Cindy,
My heart breaks for you and all the kids... please let me know if there is anything I can do even if its sitting with you we are here. Love and prayers to you and the Sammartino family. Barb and Billy Weigand
Richard Kalin
November 8, 2018
Dan was a great person and friend whom I had the pleasure of having as my best friend for the last 28 years. Rest in peace to my best friend. Your with God now, and your reunited with your Father.
John Hoenke
November 8, 2018
Rest in Peace brother!!
Shelly Niggl
November 8, 2018
Cindy you have my deepest sympathy. I loved seeing you both Saturday nights for dinner at Caseys. I will always remember Dan keeping me on my toes! He always could make me laugh. Shelly
Louie Trapizona
November 8, 2018
To the Sammartino Family .. It's not been that long that we chatter at your fathers funeral .. I; shocked for your loss. May your soul and love be spread through your family and again at this very hard time. Especially for your mom.. My prayers and love do to each and everyone of you... Louie Trapizona. Sewickley
November 8, 2018
Darryl, Our sincerest sympathy's to you and your mother as well as the rest of your family.
John & Peggy LaBella
Darrell DeLong
November 8, 2018
Wishing kindness and compassion to the Sammartino family in this time of need.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim Hughes
November 8, 2018
May God have eternal peace upon your soul Danny. You will be missed greatly by all.
November 8, 2018
Darryl, I can't tell you how saddened I was to learn of your brother's passing. Having also lost a brother, I have some idea of what you must be feeling. You and your family have been through a lot but please remember that others also share your grief. You will always be in my prayers. May God bless a dear friend in this time of need.
Bernie Connolly
Ron Purcell
November 8, 2018
Carole, David and Darryl...many prayers for your family, may you find peace in your hearts and may your soles heal. RIP Danny!
Bruno and I thru the years
Duane Spearman
November 8, 2018
I was a friend of Dans on Facebook as I was so fond of Bruno and was hoping to meet him someday. I am so sad as I know the Sammartino are great people Rest In Peace my friend and say hello to dad.
Ron Carroll
November 8, 2018
Danny was a true friend. A friend I could talk to about anything,a friend that would give me his last dollar if I needed it,a friend that not only repected me but respected all the people around him. You will truly missed. Until we meet again. RIP My Friend.
Theresa Riley
November 8, 2018
Danny
I remember when you where born. Even though the years have past.
You always remained a good sweet kind and giving person, may you Rest In Peace love,
Theresa &Michael
Al Sartoris
November 8, 2018
Danny was my barber for many years but I also considered him a friend. He was a kind and thoughtful person who took a genuine interest in catching up of things since your last visit to the shop. He kept a gallon of Turner's Iced Tea in his mini fridge and always made sure I got a glass, knowing it was my favorite. We shared a common love of guns, our families, and Pittsburgh sports - and I usually had to take some ribbing about Penn State. His passing certainly came as a shock, and my thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. He will be missed.
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