Samuel C. Donze

Sue, He was a good man, and that is the best thing anyone can have said about them. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known.
My prayers and condolences.
Larry

sue, sorry to hear of your dads passing. I just recieved notice from a friend of mine. Your dad was a special man, always helping anyone who need it. He will dearly be missed. If you need anything let me know. Red slc ut.

May you find comfort in remembering your beloved father this Father's Day, and every day.

Dear Uncle Sam -
What a wonderful uncle I was blessed to have. You were always happy and smiling and I was your little Krackaleen as you called me. I loved spending time (all the time) at your house with you and Aunt Rose, and, of course, with Sue and the player piano. Oh, we always seemed to have fun at your house. I will truly miss you and coming to your house for every holiday. I sure do have many memories to cherish. Thanks for being a wonderful uncle and a great-uncle. Dominick and Julianna think your pretty special too! Love Kathleen, Dominick, Dom Jr., and Julianna

Sue, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing..He was a wonderful "neighbor" as he called us..My daughter had to have his sausage and meatballs for her wedding and he met the demand for 350 people...He was kind and tender-hearted..When his deli closed I missed him dearly..He was such a beautiful man..Now Sam, I ask you watch over all of us until we meet again "neighbor"
Love, George and Dawn Usherwood and all of our girls--who you always snuck a pack of gum to...

im sorry to here sam has passed. i knew him for the early part of my life. he gave me well my first job. sweeping his floors on sunday. for about a dollar or so and a free pepsi and chips. he was a good man.and i will remember his free pepperoni chunks. he would give me as a young boy.i wish i had made his services.thnx for the pepperoni, and kindness.

We would like to express our deep and heartfelt sympathy over the loss of your father. Are thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
The Colangelo Famliy

Sam would feed us everyday when we walked over from St. Joe's Mental Health. I think the sandwiches (always freshly made when he'd ask us to get him a loaf of bread off the shelf) were 75 cents. Usually he was too busy and he'd have us work the cash register ourselves to pay. If we were short--we still ate. A warm loving special kind of man--peace to your family........rich

My childhood on Townsend St included Donze's market and the family who took care of its customers.I remember Sam so well. Mr.Mariano and Nunzio were always pleasant, good to us kids. That Coke cooler outside the store, the ice cream freezer,those shelves inside,the deli case, the wonderful meats.
Memories from that time are treasured. Rest in peace,Sam. God bless you.--Adele LaDolce Penhollow-Jamestown NY

To the loved ones of Sam:
So Sorry to hear of your Great loss ,Always Loved and ordered his Italian Sausage.The family in the Store were always Friendly and Sam always willing to make you happy with having your orders on time.......Now "The Heavenly Sausage Maker" A good man.......Rest in Peace
The Bella's, Sam and Dolores ( Formally of North Salina Bakery)

TO THE DONZE FAMILY: I AM DEEPLY SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF A VERY NICE MAN (SAM DONZE). I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES WE SHARED AT THE STORE MAKING SAUSAGE & HAMBURGER FOR THE STATE FAIR. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.
SINCERELY; RON CURCIO

May god bless you Sam and the Donze family. You were always a kind and gentle man. Rest in peace.
Daniel Bartell Jr.
Orlando, Fl.

Dear Sue,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you were everything to your dad. You made him happy and always so proud! I will always remember him as "Mr. Sam, the meat man" - a very generous and kind man.
With love and sympathy, Bev

Sue ( Miss Donze)
I never had the delight to meet your father.But knowing your heart and the person you are a teacher
(St. Rose) and a friend I know your father will always be in your heart and smiling down on you. My prayers to you and your family at this time.
Love you always
Lauren Ziemba

growing up on the northside, i visited donzes a quite a few times.. as a young adult.i visited there even more. sam was a great man and had the BEST sausage in syracuse. he would even deliver it to your door which he did for me on a few occasions, since we didnt have a car when we first started out..sam you are a great man, heaven is lucky to have you.

Sam was a neighborhood fixture and part of my lifelong memories of growing up on North Townsend Street. Mom would send me to Donze's for Italian sausage or chickens or provolone. I was too short to be seen over the huge meat cases, so sometimes I would stand there for ages waiting for Sam or Nunzio to notice me. Finally Sam would realize I was there, and he'd shout, "Maurillo! Wadda ya want?" And I'd recite the shopping list.

When I was ten, I wanted to work at the store, but Sam thought I was too young. Rose intervened. "Sam, don't you think she could sweep the floors or something?" He finally gave in and let me try out working at the candy counter. For about ten minutes. I couldn't make change or operate the cash register. Finally Sam said, "Maurillo, I'll pay you 25 cents to get outta here." Haha!

I still can see that place, with the wood-plank floors, the old pendulum clock on the wall, and Sam's parents going in and out of their apartment behind the store, with only a curtain to provide privacy. When the store closed, it was like the entire neighborhood shut down. If Donze's was gone, what else was left? Nothing.

Good bye, Sam. You did good. You were part of a legend. It would not have been the same without you.

Thoughts and prayers go out to you Sue. Look ino the sky and your father will be the brightest star.

Sue~ I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more.... Sufi Blessing

With heartfelt condolences,
Kim

Sue,
Sorry to hear about your father, he was a good friend and he will be sorely missed. Heaven will be an even better place with him there.
Ed & Yvonne Grala Syracuse, NY

I have been employed by St. Joseph's hospital for 35 years now and I have always thought I was a bonified member of the Donze family . Sam and Rose were parents to everyone there . They were exceptional loving people who always had everyone elses well being in mind . I will miss them both very much , but will have very fond memories for a lifetime .........Tom Costello

My deepest sympathies to the Donze family. I had the honor of being Sam's doctor for many years in the 1990's. He was always a kind and gentle man - as physicians, we are not supposed to have favorites, but I can say now that Sam was always one of my favorite people. May God comfort his family in this time of loss.

With deepest sympathy for you loss. My late father and Mr. Donze knew each other for years, and his passing is a great loss to the Italian-American community that has made this city great. God's blessings to your family at this most difficult time...Judith Mignacca

I am so sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Heather (Iacovacci) Blickensdorf and Family

DEAR SUE,
SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR FAMILY AND THE MARKET ON TOWNSEND STREET. THE EMBESCUSO FAMILY SHARED MANY YEARS AS FAMILY FRIENDS AND GODPARENTS. MY SIBLINGS AND I LOVED TO STOP IN AT DONZES WHEN WE VISITED MY GRANDPARENTS. SAM WOULD ALWAYS TREAT US TO ICE CREAM AND FOR YEARS HIS SAUSAGE WAS PART OF MANY HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS!
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERFUL SUPPORT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....YOUR DAD WAS ALWAYS SO PROUD OF YOU....
WHAT A REUNION FOR SAM WITH YOUR MOM AND ALL THEIR FRIENDS....
BE AT PEACE AND CHERISH THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES.
GOD BLESS....SUZANNE LAMANNA (MILLIE AND CHARLIE'S DAUGHTER )

I'm sorry for your loss. It's been many years since I've seen your family but I remember how very kind they are.

Sue -Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that they are happy and always looking out for us.
Peace, Prayers and Blessings,
Mary Lang

Uncle Sam not a day goes by that ur not missed . You were a nice and caring uncle. You were always in a good mood and had a smile on your face. Remember when I was in little league u would watch us kids play ball right from your house. Memories will never fade they will keep coming. Until we are reunited you and aunt rosie rest in paradise!!!

Heather and Family, So sorry to hear about your loss....Remember the times you spent together & hold them close to your heart as you one day will be reunited. My thoughts & prayers go out to you & your family.....Love, Amy

Donzi Family,
My sincere condolences go out to all of you on this Dear mans passing. My Dad spent the last days of his life at the store and just Loved this guy and Nunzio his staff. He will be missed by everyone that went into the store and came into contact with him. Rest In Peace & God Bless You Sam Donze. You were on of a kind, a Great man.

Sue,

Sam will always hold a special place in our hearts. We have so many great memories.

Safely Home:
I am home in Heaven, dear ones:
Oh, so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every retless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh! but Jesus' love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In the way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still:
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's Will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remaineth-
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Even though I did not know you personally, I remember comming into the store and getting some great sandwiches and polite and prompt service back in the early 90's. You seemed to be a great, hard woking man...Syracuse lost a "real" man. Thanks for all the service you gave us. And to the family, he left a lasting impression on us all, even after not seeing him 20 yrs. May God be with you during this time. Francine Whitman (Nedrow NY)

I remember Mr. Donzes meat market. Our children went there everyday to buy pickles. He and his employees were very nice. always smiling and ready to chat. I was sad when he closed, his subs were the best. RIP Mr. Donze, you will be missed by many. My condelences to his family.

To Sam's family;
Sam was my landlord and friend for many years before I married and moved away.
He will always be in my memories as one of the finest men I have ever known. He is now with Rose.
Thank you for letting me share.
Diane Hayes.

To Sam's family;
Sam was my landlord and friend for many years before I married and moved away.
He will always be in my memories as one of the finest men I have ever known. He is now with Rose.
Thank you for letting me share.
Diane Hayes.

Sue, We hope your dear memories of your dad will help you during these difficult days. Thinking of you and praying for you. Anne, David & Olivia Minor

Sue,
Our family is sending our prayers for you and your family. Indrani, Thomas, Sebastian, Beatrize, and Sofia Gurgol

Sue, even though words at this time may sound trite, know that my sympathy is sincere and that you are loved. You will never be alone, for your parents will be there for you always. Love, prayers, and good thoughts...Kathy Giannandrea

Sue, I am sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories give you peace at this time. Melanie (Brown) Dunn

Sam is a great man. I have many fond memories of him growing up on Townsend Street and visiting the store. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Lina Mazzarella

Sam was my second cousin and even though I had not seen him in over 30 yrs the memories of him will never fade. When he would come home on leave during the war he would take me to Suburban Park and take me for rides in the car. He dressed up like Santa once to surprise me on Christmas eve. When uncle Mike had the farm he would let me ride on the tractor with him when we picked apples. He used to take me with him to various slaughter hoses when he picked up sides of beef for the store. He was a wonderful kind generous man whom I will never forget. May God rest his soul.

RALPH AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU SAM. YOU WERE THE BEST BROTHER IN LAW WE COULD ASK FOR. ALL THE MEMORIES OF THE TIMES WE SPENT WITH YOU AND ROSIE. YOU ALWAYS KNEW OUR VOICES WHEN WE CALLED FROM FLORIDA, EVEN ON YOUR BIRTHDAY MARCH 8 YOU KNEW WHO IT WAS. LOTS OF YEARS HAVE PASSED AND WE WILL MISS YOU BOTH . SUZANNE, YOU HAVE BEEN THE MOST DEDICATED DAUGHTER ANY PARENTS COULD HAVE. WE KNOW IT HAS NOT BEEN EASY FOR YOU THE LAST FEW YEARS. ANY TIME YOU WANT TO TALK, PLEASE CALL US. LOVE AUNT EUNICE AND UNCLE RALPH

You can never say enough about my Uncle Sam. As a child it was a high point of the week going to Uncle Sam and Aunt Rose's house for a family gathering. Music always filled the air from their player piano they had in the basement. As a teenager my friends and I always knew that we had a place to go and eat at Uncle Sam's Store or house. It was alwyas known that the door of Uncle Sam and Aunt Rose was always open when we needed it. Thanks Uncle Sam for being such a great Uncle and Friend. You were always loved. Jim Iacovacci

sam you were beyond any words to describe. you were the most caring man I know. thank you for all the times you fed me and my children, like alot of other kids in the neighbor hood. the last time I saw you ,I was in from rochester, and had to stop and say hi. you were so excited to see me and catch up on THE bartells...and of course sent me home with my goodie package of shaved steaks. Im glad you were in my life, it was an honor to be your friend. Im sure he was happy to go check on the love of his life...ROSIE, another one of a kind!! god bless the family,... whom he adored so much. rest in peace friend.

Sue, we are sending all our love, thoughts, and prayers your way. Lauren and Antonio

Dear Sam
You are Safely Home....
Watch over us until we meet in Paradise..
Your "Peanut" will never be without faithful friends...
Word,
Little Sue

Sue, I know its been a long road but one you will always remember of the time you spent together! Our payers are with you and the family!
Love Donna,Anthony and Cody

Suzanne,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was the best. I have so many memories of your family and the store since I was a small child. Tom really enjoyed spending time with Sam. You are a good and faithful daughter. He will be missed.

Sue,
Sending our love, support, thoughts, and prayers your way.
John, Lisa, Jeff, Rachel and Joe Perla