SAMUEL FORBES ROCKWELL III

ROCKWELL
SAMUEL FORBES III
Age 77, of Upper St. Clair, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Mary Rockwell for 55 years; loving father of Rebecca (John) Washabaugh, Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Fecko and Samuel F. (Anne) Rockwell IV; proud grandfather, affectionately known as "Sampa", of eight including Brandon, Steven, Richard, Jeffrey, Jack, Annie, Kathryn and Sam V; great-grandfather of Addilyn; caring brother of Abigail, Eleanor, Carolyn, Rosamond and Diana. Born in Haverhill, MA, to Samuel Forbes Rockwell, Jr. and Ursula Ingalls Hazen, Sam was a 1958 graduate of Phillips Andover Academy and a 1962 graduate of Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Business. He began his career in Pittsburgh in Banking and was an Executive VP at Dollar Bank. After a time at National Development Corporation, he founded his own company, Colebrook Management, Inc. and was well respected throughout the industry. Sam was Past President of the Apartment Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, Past President of the Arthritis Foundation and numerous other boards. Sam was a true gentleman and lover of life. Ever the outdoorsman and enthusiast, Sam reveled in downhill and cross country skiing, golf, tennis, biking and squash. His family and friends were his true passion and source of joy, having spent many summers on the lake as a member of the Tunxis Club in Tolland, MA. The mountains of Hidden Valley, PA provided a welcome retreat in recent years for his family and will always remind them of his great love of the outdoors. He not only enjoyed these activities and venues, he gave of his time and talents as a founding member of the MTGlass Ski Club, member of St. Clair Country Club and the Pittsburgh Athletic Association. He remained active to the end, skiing in Colorado just last week. He was most proud of his family which could be seen in his beautiful blue eyes. Funeral arrangements will be provided by BEINHAUERS. Friends and Family are welcome at 2828 Washington Rd., McMurray, 724-941-3211 on Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday 3 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2040 Washington Rd., Upper St. Clair. Everyone meet at the church. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Arthritis Foundation, and The Michael J. Fox Foundation. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.