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SAMUEL JOSEPH MAHFOOD
SAMUEL JOSEPH MAHFOOD
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SAMUEL MAHFOOD Obituary
Age 89, of Pittsburgh, on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Beloved husband of 41 years to Susan Reck-Mahfood; son of the late George and Bessie Sarkis Mahfood; loving father of Celeste (Kevin) Mulvihill, George (Valerie) Mahfood, John (Vicki) Mahfood and Jacqui (Alex) Reck-Weglicki; brother of Norma (late William) Lindenfelder and the late Dolly (late Corky) Alberts; grandfather of Brendon Mulvihill, Brittany Mulvihill, Marcus Mahfood, Alex Mahfood, Juliet Mahfood, Christina Patterson, M.D.; great-grandfather of Jalen Mulvihill, Marcus Mulvihill, and Ella Rose Mahfood. Samuel was retired as Head Steward for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette with 40+ years of service. He was on the Executive Board of the Unity Council and was instrumental in settling the strike of 1991 and was the "right hand man" to the President of the union. He also served as Vice President and Recording Secretary of Local 211 of the Teamsters. When Sam retired he discovered his passion for drawing. Sam attended Carnegie Mellon University (Osher) art classes and as a result his works were published by Osher. Sam shared his talents with all whom he loved. Most importantly, Sam had a tremendous love and devotion to his family and friends. Family will receive friends Tuesday 1-3, 6-8 p.m., WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563- 2800) 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Twp., 15220. Incense Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Victory Maronite Catholic Church, 1000 Lindsay Rd, Carnegie, PA, 15106.
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Ann Johnston
March 25, 2020
Bill and I think about Sam often. Every time Bill is driving in the tough situation where you have to inch out and get onto a main road without benefit of a traffic signal, I will tell him "Get your nose out there" in the best Pittsburgh accent I can muster as a California-raised gal. This was Sam's instruction to Bill when he wasn't being as assertive in driving as Sam would have liked. The memory of Sam brings to mind the Gary Larsen cartoon where two polar bears are outside an igloo. One says to the other, "I love these things---crusty on the outside and soft on the inside." That was Sammy. We miss him every day and send love and hugs to all those who felt that love even more deeply. Sunny, hang tough. It's what Sam would do!
Nadine Jackson
March 25, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I think of Sam often and miss his beautiful smile. Susan I hope you and your family are doing well.
Nadine Jackson
Heart and vascular Institute - Shadyside
Ann Johnston
March 25, 2019
Bill and I still talk about Sammy with smiles and fondness. The latest story is one Sunny shared about him telling his kids about St. Joseph being the saint for success in selling your house. Apparently, he told his kids, who were having trouble selling, to bury a St. Joseph statue outside and he would bring a buyer. Sure enough, a week later, the house sold. Bill and I are trying to sell our place in Dallas, so I went straight to Amazon.com and would you believe, they sell a $5 St. Joseph real estate kit, complete with small statue and prayer card and instructions for how to use it. Between St. Jo, Sammy, and our realtor, we expect success.
Just learned a new (to us) card game and really would have loved playing it with Sam and Susan.
Miss that sweetheart every day.
Kathleen Bischak
April 8, 2018
I was part of the Saturday morning drawing class at Creation Art Studio with Elizabeth Castonguay. Sammy was a wonderful man, and we will all miss his persistence and desire to learn. So sorry we learned of his passing too late to come in person and pay our respects.
kathy
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Elizabeth Castonguay
April 8, 2018
I was Sammy's 'Life Drawing' instructor for years at the Carnegie Museum of Art and then at my studio. Everyone loved having Sammy in class because of his kind and enthusiastic personality. We all appreciated seeing his artistic progress over the years. I spoke to Sammy about a week or so before his passing and he was as sharp as ever. His mind defied aging. I am sorry that my class and I heard of Sammy's passing a week late or we would have been present at the visitation. Sammy deeply loved and was so proud of his family. You have our very deepest sympathy. Our class and the world will never be quite the same as when Sammy graced us with his presence. I am sure the heavens glow a bit more brightly now that Sammy has returned home.
Elizabeth Castonguay
April 8, 2018
I was Sammy's 'Life Drawing' instructor for years at the Carnegie Museum of Art and then at my studio. Everyone loved having Sammy in class because of his kind and enthusiastic personality. We all appreciated seeing his artistic progress over the years. I spoke to Sammy about a week or so before his passing and he was as sharp as ever. His mind defied aging. I am sorry that my class and I heard of Sammy's passing a week late or we would have been present at the visitation. Sammy deeply loved and was so proud of his family. You have our very deepest sympathy. Our class and the world will never be quite the same as when Sammy graced us with us presence. I am sure the heavens glow a bit more brightly now that Sammy has returned home.
Susan Rosenbkatt
April 4, 2018
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sam was a very special man and will forever be in our hearts. With sincere sympathy David & Susan
Nadine Jackson
April 4, 2018
Susan,
My deepest sympathy to you and the Mahfood family. I loved Sam's smile and I will miss him. I will keep all of you in prayer.
Nadine Jackson
Shadyside Heart and Vascular Institute
Alexander Nicholas
April 3, 2018
Last of the Old School Class Guys. He knew how to dress. Since I was a kid I admired this man. He would always give me a kiss and hug and he was Cool with a capital "C" RIP and may God welcome you into heaven. Give My dad "Greenie" a hug and kiss.
Kay (Charles) Thomas
April 3, 2018
Sincere sympathy to family and friends of this well-respected and much loved man!
Kay Thomas
Brookline
April 3, 2018
Dear Jacqui: Please accept my sympathies. - Jeffrey Pollock, Esq. (Sq. Hill)
Kathy & Stanford Slutsky
April 3, 2018
Sammy was an wonderful, kind, giving and handsome man. May all the beautiful memories you have bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead. May He Rest In Peace.
Sonny Achille
April 3, 2018
The Classiest Gentlemen I have ever known!
Sarbjit Singh
April 3, 2018
Condolences to your family. I am sure he had a fulfilling and satisfying life.
ELEANOR MURACA AND FAMILY
April 2, 2018
OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY
Harteis Family
April 2, 2018
So sorry your loss, may he rest in peace
Marlene Blasi-Masucci
April 2, 2018
To The Mahfood family ...my deepest condolences. Sam was my "other boss" (my Uncle Tom was the #1 boss) at Cedars of Lebanon bingo. I have many good memories of Sam at Cedars. My best, was I was running late getting to work and I was stopped by a motorcycle police officer who claims I was speeding. Yes, I got a ticket. But, when I got to work, I was quite upset for I was late and of the ticket. Sam asked to see the ticket, he told me not to worry about it, At 17, young and innocent I didn't know anything. I asked him a few years later, if he paid the ticket, his reply was "I know people". Sam was a great person and always had a beautiful smile, I will cherish his memories.
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April 1, 2018
May OUR Heavenly Father who sees your pain of hearts tears give you the needed strength to endure during this most difficult time. Psalms22:19.
April 1, 2018
You have our deepest sympathies. We pray in your behalf, and we look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Psm 37:29
Nicholas Valerio
April 1, 2018
So sorry to hear about your loss. Sam was a great guy
You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Ann Johnston
April 1, 2018
Sam was a wonderful, loving human being. I'll always remember the way he said "get aaaht" and as a passenger in the car, telling my Bill "get your nose out there." His and Sunny's love for and devotion to one another is an example for all. We miss him and envy the angels in heaven that Sammy is now with them.
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