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Frank Loll
March 24, 2006
A PERSON WHO WAS A FRIEND AND SPECIAL PERSON TO ME AS I WAS GROWING UP IN THE QUAD-CITIES. YOU WILL BE MISSED. SYMPATHY TO FAMILY IN THIS TIME.
Kathy & Jim Monnig
March 23, 2006
Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Everyone knew Sam. He had such a presence about him.
This world will miss him.
Dick Pobanz
March 23, 2006
Many fond memories come to mind, but the one I'll always remember was when I went to Chicago with Sam to play in the Serbian softball trnmt. He introduced me as Nick and he was so proud. He ended up catching me as everyone else was afraid to. Evelyn & I express our heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Martin VandeVoort
March 22, 2006
I worked for Sam at Tri-City Pack, he was a good man. He will be missed.
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Sherry Norman
March 21, 2006
Sam was like a father to me... He used to kid Susan and Sandy that he had a 3rd dauther. That was such a compliment. I had such a wondwerful relationship with his wonderful daughers Susan and Sandy. My heart felt condolences to both of them. I would hope they know how very much I think of them and their dad, I think they know.
Susan and I have great minds, and Sandy and I have great dance moves. lol Sam and Susan have the brains, Sandy and I have the talent. Sam knew that! It was so much fun being a family of the Gnatovich's. They made you feel like family all the time.
Heather Matesic
March 21, 2006
Dear Sandy and Sue:
I am very sorry to hear about your Father passing away. I know everyone misses hearing him play Happy Birthday on the Harmonica. My sincerest condolences to you both
Michael J. Dergo III
March 21, 2006
With fond memories of the man and sincere condolence to the family and loved ones.
RUBEN SIERRA
March 21, 2006
TO SUSAN AND SANDY: I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU OUR CONDOLENCES. SAM STRIVED FOR THE BEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT HERE IN THE QUAD CITIES FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL ALL MISS HIM, ALONG WITH HIS STORIES AND HIS HARMONICA. KEEP UP THE TRADITION YOUR DAD STARTED, HE IS SO PROUD AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS, SOULS AND OUR MUSIC. OUR DEEPEST SIMPATHY, THE SMOOTH GROOVE BAND OF THE QUAD CITIES
Bill Cant
March 21, 2006
I have fond memories of Sam, even though I haven't seen him in many years. I worked for him at Tri City market and played against him in softball. He was a great athlete and an even finer person.
Marlin Beckey
March 21, 2006
Sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Always enjoyed my visits in Spiros Restaurant (I believe it was called the Stage Stop) and visit with Sam while he read the QC Times. We had many long talks and a lot of political discussions. We didn't agree all the time but that always made it interesting. He was always going to run for Mayor(he would have been a good one). Too bad he didn't. He would have won.
Please accept my condolensces. He was a good and loyal friend.
Marlin Beckey
Melony Wisecup
March 21, 2006
Sam was a Quad Cities legend. I can't think of anyone that did not know him. He was a wonderful man and I enjoyed working for him. My deepest sympathy.
Brent Cone
March 21, 2006
Sorry for your loss, sam was a great guy, he will me missed by a lot of people in the Q.C.A.
Brent Cone
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