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SAM CEA Obituary

Sam F. Cea of Nanuet died November 16, 2002 at Good Samaritan Hospital. He was 77, born July 12, 1925 in NY, NY to Michael and Caterina Antouello Cea. Sam was a carpenter for Local 964 in Rockland County for over 30 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan Trabocchi Cea of Nanuet, loving daughters: Joanne Schroeder of West Haverstraw, Janet Perlman of Ft. Wayne, IN and Donna Cea of Nanuet; dear sister, Mae Capitello of Floral Park, NY and proud grandfather to Lauren, Kyle and Kristen. Reposing Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sniffen-Sagala Funeral Home, 235 Route 59, Spring Valley. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, 11 AM at Ascension Cemetery Chapel. Entombment to follow at Ascension. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. SNIFFEN-SAGALA FUNERAL HOME 235 Route 59 Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-0012

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Published by The Journal News on Nov. 19, 2002.

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