Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Sam Ponzio Obituary
Sam Ponzio, 92, passed away Monday July 1 at College Station Medical Center.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday July 5 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Ebner officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday July 3 at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan with a Rosary service at 7:00 p.m.
Sam was born in August 12, 1920 in Brazos County the son of Ben and Mary (Emola) Ponzio. He proudly served our country in World War II in the U. S. Army for the Military Police and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He worked many years at International Furniture Factory until he retired in 1985. Sam was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the St. Anthony's Men's Club and lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. J. B. Gleissner No. 1834. Sam loved fishing, hunting, gardening and all Aggie sports.
Sam is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Mary Ponzio; wife, Angie Ponzio; brothers, Pat, Luke, Louis and Joe Ponzio; brothers-in-law, George Koudelka and Carlo Lister; sisters-in-law, Lena Lister, Laura Ponzio and Jessie Lee Ponzio.
He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel and Patti Ponzio, and Carl and Jenny Ponzio; four grandsons, Eric Ponzio, Thomas Ponzio, Cody Ponzio and Bradley Ponzio; brothers, Paul Ponzio and Johnny Ponzio; sister, Sally Lampo; sisters-in-law, Betty Ponzio, Charlotte Ponzio, Diana Ponzio, Rose Ponzio and Willie Ann Luza; brothers-in-law, Mike Lampo and Anton Luza; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of College Station Medical Center and Texas Home Health Hospice for their kindness and compassion for Sam.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Church Building Fund, 401 South Parker, Bryan, Texas 77803.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
July 11, 2013
DEAR SAM AND CARL,
I AM SENDING MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU AT THIS TRYING TIME. MR. SAM WAS SUCH A NICE, PATIENT, GENTLE MAN. I KNOW YALL ARE PROUD OF THAT LEGACY HE LEAVES BEHIND. IT'S BEEN SINCE YOU TWO PLAYED LITTLE LEAGUE THAT I SAW HIM ON A REGULAR BASIS, BUT THE MEMORY OF HIM IS STILL VIVID IN MY MIND. MAY YOU AND YOURS CHERISH THE SWEET MEMORIES OF SUCH A RIGHTEOUS MAN AND SMILE WHEN YOU REMEMBER HOW LUCKY YOU WERE TO HAVE HIM AS YOUR EARTHLY FATHER.
MARCI K. WARD
(THE MORRIS WARD FAMILY)
July 5, 2013
I knew Mr.Sam for a short period of time he lived down the hall from my mother at creastview retirement apartments.Mr.Sam was a sweet kind man soft spoken with not many words to say I hated when Mr.Sam moved away I missed seeing him every morning. He will be missed
Jan Holliday
July 4, 2013
I will miss you Mr. Ponzio. You were a good man.
Sincerely,
Jan Holliday
July 4, 2013
I will miss you Mr. Ponzio. You were a good man.
Sincerely,
Jan Holliday
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
July 4, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with Sam's Family.
Gene and Lucille Beger, Houston, Texas
Connie Nickell
July 4, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Uncle Sam. He was a great man that always had a smile on his face. I know you all will miss him terribly. I loved looking at all the pictures from back in the day & learning that he was in the Military Police. (I never knew that) What great memories you all have. I wish we could be there for the funeral. Him and Daddy will probably be eating some Blue Bell.
God Bless,
Connie & Johnny Nickell
Greg Cooper
July 3, 2013
My condolences to the family. Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers to y'all.
July 3, 2013
Sam, I hope you, Lee, Tony and the others are having your own reunion. You will be missed! Our family will pray for your family.
Lovingly,
Leanna Sparacino
Andrew Supak
July 3, 2013
I will miss you Mr. Sam.
I know my Grandma( Mrs. Falco) will miss you too. I enjoyed seeing the pictures of you and your family. I look forward to drinking coffee again someday. Your Friend, Andrew
July 3, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the Ponzio Family. May he rest in peace.
Lisa Mahler
July 3, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. He was a great man and I enjoyed having him for a neighbor.
Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results
1515 South College Ave, Bryan, TX 77801
Make a Donation
in Sam Ponzio's name
How to support Sam's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Sam Ponzio's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
