Sabatino "Sam" PINGUE

Sabatino "Sam" PINGUE obituary, Niagara Falls, ON

Sabatino "Sam" PINGUE

Sabatino PINGUE Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 2, 2020.
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sabatino 'Sam' Pingue. Sam passed away peacefully in his sleep at Meadows of Dorchester on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at the age of 85. Sam was a lover of music and literature, and a passionate businessman whose career spanned over six decades in the Niagara Region. His kindness and generosity knew no bounds both in business and in life. A raconteur and a prankster, Sam enjoyed the spotlight as much as cozying up on his lazy boy by the fire with a book. Whether it was on the slopes in Ellicottville, at the St. Catharines YMCA or at his brother's restaurant, where he was resident tenor in his retirement, Sam brought a smile to young and old. Sam is survived by his wife of 65 years, Maria (née Ventresca); by his five children, Anna (Richard) Infantino, Venanzio, Lucy (Sandro) Borghesi, Tino (Susan), and Giuseppe (Becky); ten grandchildren, Natalie (Michael) Maiola; Martino, Carlo and Valerie Borghesi; Amelia, Hannah, Marcus, Matteo and Tessa Pingue; and Billy Pingue; and two great-grandchildren, Adriano and Chiara Maiola. Sam also leaves behind his siblings Mario (Irma), Giuseppe, Feliciano (Lucia), Filomena, and Franco (Antonietta) Pingue; brother-in-law Uliano Ventresca and sister-in-law Angela (Luciano) Artista; mother-in-law, centenarian Giovannina Marinucci; 26 nieces and nephews, and 42 great nieces and nephews, in Canada, Italy, Spain and the United States. He will be reunited with his parents Venanzio and Rosina, his sister Giovina, sister-in-law Giovanna and brother-in-law Tonino Spinosa. The family wishes to express its heartfelt gratitude for the incredible, caring, professional service provided by Dr. Hu and the staff and management at Meadows of Dorchester, Primrose Wing. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date, with the Rite of Committal to follow (please monitor the funeral home website for updated details). Arrangements entrusted to PATTERSON FUNERAL HOME, 6062 Main St. Niagara Falls. Online condolences at www.pattersonfuneralhome.com

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April 8, 2020

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April 8, 2020

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Sharon Curtis

April 8, 2020

R.I.P. Sam. We are still living in the "forever home" you built us - for 18 yrs.
You DID love Music. I think I remember hearing you sing Opera sometimes.
And I could tell you really wanted to Please your customers, & wanted everything just right for them.
Now you will have a well-deserved rest.
Our condolences to your wife Maria, daughter Lucy, & the rest of your family.
Sharon & Mike Curtis.

Roland Vangameren

April 8, 2020

We met Sam in 1998 at an open house in Cherry Ridge subdivision, then purchased two lots from him. He was always congenial and interested in my building ability. He referred to me as his Dutch builder. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Roland and Cheryl Vangameren

April 3, 2020

To The Pingue Family, my sincere condolences for I new Sam as a great singer of italian music, as he came to my place of employment years back at Centennial Construction. A true gentleman, and always a pleasure. I know how hard it is for his children to loose their Dad. I recently lost my Mother Annunziatta Moccia. May God Bless Everyone, and forever cherish the great memories.

Sincere Condolences
Daniel M. Moccia

April 2, 2020

Vince and family my deepest condolences keep safe and healthy hope to see you soon.

Ben Guglielmi

April 2, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Pingue family. May he rest in peace

April 2, 2020

To The Pingue Family

Very sorry to hear of your loss with Sam's passing. When Sam was able to, we sang together one song in particular and this is how I'll remember him with that voice!"
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen, and down the mountain side.
The summer's gone, and all the roses falling,
It's you, it's you must go and I must bide.
Grace Pochodaj

Victor Lafratta

April 2, 2020

My sincere condolence. My prayers to you and all the family. I was happy that i shared some of the poems and books together and also singing some of the songs he used to like. May God be with you." REMEMBER, WE ARE NOT ON EARTH TO BUILD OUR OWN KINGDOM, BUT TO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD AS HE BUILDS HIS.

April 2, 2020

Our heartfelt and deepest condolences to the Pinque family. Sam was one of a kind person, kind, generous and witty. Family gatherings have not been the same without his soprano voice and story telling.
Chuck & Gabriella Spitali

Aldo Pellegrini

April 2, 2020

Sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia
Pingue.
Abbiamo conosciuto Sam alla proprieta'
un grande amico ci dispiace.
Maria e Aldo Pellegrini

Paul Morocco

April 2, 2020

My condolences to the family. I met Sam in 97 and I am so glad I did. He was one of the most interesting people I have ever met. He was a student of life and his views were filled with wisdom and insight that would shame the great Greek philosophers. I consider myself blessed to have had Sam as a friend and a mentor. I am sure he is telling stories in heaven about his life here and sharing what he learned from it.

April 2, 2020

I remember Sam as a tough negotiator but kind man when you got to know him! My condolences to the family & Tino who I met about 6 months ago. Paul Ojansivu.

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