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SAMUEL MONSOUR Obituary
On Saturday, June 19, 2010, age 83, of Blawnox. Beloved husband of 63 years of Edith Tenuta Monsour. Devoted father of Kathleen Bikoff and Jane (John) Miller. Cherished grandfather of Caroline Farah, David (Claudia) Farah, Kate (Tommy) Evans and Patrick Jordan. Adored great- grandfather of Gianna, Mark and Jordan. Dear brother of Louise Semplice and the late Waheeb "Bill" Monsour. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Sam had been called the "Quintessential Salesman". He worked in management for the William Penn Hotel. He also worked for more than fifty years in sales for the Wesson Oil Company, Universal Match Company and J. Edward Connelly Associates, Inc. until he retired in 2002 at the age of 76. Sam also served as a Provost Sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Police during WWII. Sam was a member of the Syria Shriners. Friends received from 2-8 p.m. MONDAY ONLY at THOMAS M. SMITH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, LTD., 930 Center Ave., Blawnox where prayers will be recited Tuesday morning at 9:15 followed by Mass of Christian Burial in St. Edward Church at 10 O'clock.
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Kathy Entwisle
September 21, 2010
Dear Kathy and Jane,
I only recently learned of the passing of your Father. He was a nice man who was always kind to "the kids" as we were growing up. I know you have many wonderful memories of your Dad just as I do.
Sincerely,
Kathy Pegnetter Entwisle
Brian Finkelstein
August 11, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Sam while working at Equibank. I'll always remember several things about him.
He was a great mentor and the kindest salesman I ever met
Driving through the southside tunnel while looking over his shoulder and talking to me in the back seat (very scary). And finally, his motto, "Be needy, never greedy. Sam was awesome.
Victoria Harmon
June 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers to all of Sam's family and friends. I only knew Sam the short time he was at Shadyside Hospital in my icu. Taking care of him and getting to know his family is the reason i love what i do. he blew me a kiss and smiled on friday when i left work. that moment will stay with me always.
Mack Miner
June 22, 2010
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of Sam's family members during this difficult time. Sam and I worked together for many years when he worked for J. Edward Connelly Associates. We became dear friends and I will never forget his positive attitude, great jokes and the work we did together to accomplish great results for my company. We kept in touch as the years passed and he kept sending me my candy every Christmas. Sam is now at peace in heaven and every person who knew him will never forget him. Mack Miner, Dallas Texas
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Dave Plavchak
June 22, 2010
I am sorry to hear of Sams passing and you have my deepest condolences .He had purchsed a Lincoln from me years ago years ago when i worked at Benson Lincoln Mercury and I had always enjoyed his wonderful personality when ever we conducted business.Great gentleman
Melissa Martin
June 21, 2010
My deepest condolences to the entire Monsour Family, and to Patrick Jordan especially who has regaled us in the film and theatre comunity with hilarious and inspiring "Grandpa" stories throughout the years. Those of you who have had the genuine character in your midst will be enriched by his memory forever.
Richard Crapis
June 21, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
PEG BITTNER
June 20, 2010
To The Entire Monsour Family,
You have all my prayers and sympathy at this tiime. Sam was a distinguished man. I had the pleasure and honor of working with him for 16 years at J.E.Connelly Assocs.and through all those years he treated me as lady,was alway in a pleasant mood, I still have jokes of his etched into my mind. He loved people but you know that already. He was one of my favorite people to work with. He always had a kind word and treated everyone at Connelly like we were his family.I will always remember Sam as a major influence on my working career.
You must have an immense amount of memories of Sam over the 83 years the earth was lucky to have him. It is those very memories that will help keep Sam right beside you. He may have left you now, but he is not gone away forever. Just start thinking of some of occasions you were together with Sam and he is right there with.
God Bless you all. It is a difficult time right now to say good by to such a great man. Everyone he has touched has a little of the pain that you are feeling now. We will always find comfort when we keep Sam in our memories and conversations
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