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Samuel Tridico Obituary
Sam was born on Good Friday, April 14, 2006, a "miracle baby" to his parents, Michael Todd and Judy (Bubash) Tridico.
Sam had a zest for life that was contagious and to know him was to love him. Everyone who came in contact with Sam felt the happiness that radiated from him, and he brought joy to anyone on the receiving end of his sparkling blue eyes and sheepish grin. He loved to shadow his Dad, especially when it involved heavy machinery, danger and mud. If he wasn't busy hauling for Dad, he was busy hauling toilet paper rolls, groceries, even folded laundry, for Mom with his dump truck. Sam loved being outdoors and had a passion for building, often with things recovered from a bear-hunting, deer-trapping adventure with Sophie and Michael.
His giving and caring spirit will live on in the many people he touched during his short life. It's definitely not just our loss, but the world's. He was one of a kind. God got a good one, and we're so blessed that Sam was part of our lives. Angel Sam will continue to be with us. Look out heaven, here comes "our sun".
In addition to his parents; he is survived by his siblings, Michael and Sophie Tridico; grandparents, Michael and Diana Tridico and Jim and Pat Bubash; great-grandparents, Richard and Marcile Rita; uncle, Jim and Kathy Bubash; and aunt, Jayce and Bill Jones.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Ricky Tridico.
Friends may visit and share their wonderful memories of Sam on Sunday, January 2, 2011, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Mansfield Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Sam may be made to the St. Peter's Catholic Church/Sam Tridico Memorial Fund, 104 W. First St., Mansfield, Ohio 44902.
Online guest registry at www.wappner.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Tridico
Dave Hopper
January 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
K Lorenz
January 3, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. You have our deepest sympathy. Love, David, Kim, Alexie, & Collin Lorenz
January 3, 2011
Dear Pat and Jim, may God grant you peace and comfort in your time of grief with loss of sammy. Bill & Jan Hubler
Dale Powers
January 3, 2011
May Christ wrap you in His love during this most difficult hour. You all are in our prayers.
Dale & Pat Powers
January 2, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is a bright little star shining in the sky for your family. Rachelle Cundiff
Kris Reindl
January 2, 2011
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very sorrowful time.
The Joe Reindl Sr & Jr families
January 2, 2011
Judy & Mic, I was so heartbroken to hear about little Sammy. What a beautiful child. My lasting memory of Sam was in August when he was literally soaked to the bone with Michael & Sofie playing in the rain at our last outing. He was full of life...full of smiles....and enjoying rain puddles, how precious. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Mic, Michael & Sofie.
Barbara Snelson
January 2, 2011
What a beautiful, beautiful, child! I am so very sorry for your loss! May God Bless all of you!
Valori Simmermacher
January 2, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
January 1, 2011
God Bless Sam, The Hahn's Ben and Patrick.
Helen Thomas
January 1, 2011
The Family of Sam Tridico, We are sorry for your lose our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Emerson Thomas Family
Del & Bonny Russell
January 1, 2011
Our sincerest sympathy and prayers for you at this sad time! May your happy memories and God's gentle hands give you comfort.
Sheila Schrack
January 1, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the comfort of you family and friends strengthen you now.
Chad, Sheila, Adam,& Libby Schrack
Kelly Hoover
January 1, 2011
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. I am a friend of a friend and my heart was broken to hear of your story. May God comfort you and your family in this most difficult time.
January 1, 2011
Although we were not blessed to know Sammy, we do know Michael. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Tridico family & all those who Sammy touched. May the Lord help you through this time. You & your family will be in our thoughts & prayers. Michael, Traci & Chrishanna Mason
January 1, 2011
Dearest Judy & Todd,
Our deep felt sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. May God embrace you all! Michael, Sophia and Alexis Winters.
Robin Metz
January 1, 2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
January 1, 2011
Jim and Pat....so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Phil & Donna Sprunger, Westerville,Ohio
Dave and Toni Spaulding
January 1, 2011
Dear Mick and Diana,
Words cannot express our deepest sorrow. Our hearts have been so touched as we read all of the wonderful things about Sammy. What a precious child he has been to you and and to Todd and his wife. Please know that he now rests safe in the arms of Jesus and is just as precious to Him. We offer our sincerest sympathy and prayers for you all during these very dark days. We will trust for you that the sun will shine again in your hearts as you rest, trust, and seek the peace that only God can bring. We pledge to continue to pray for you all in the months ahead for the healing of your broken hearts.
May the Lords Peace be yours.
Dave and Toni Spaulding
Al and Sharon Wharton
December 31, 2010
Our Deepest Sympathy
Sam having fun at Leah and Roberts Lake - We will think of the jumping and swimming and smile!
Susie Steinbrunner
December 31, 2010
Susie Steinbrunner
December 31, 2010
We will always remember Sam's beautiful blue eyes and heart warming smile!
We are so glad we got to know Sam more closely during our vacation to Lake Anna this summer. We have reflected fondly on some great memories with close friends, and are thankful Sam reminds us of a fun loving little boy and a wonderful friendship.
My guess is Sam is watching down from heaven - hauling around a little yellow dump truck full of goodies.
We are so sorry Sam left this world to soon for all of us. We have cried daily thinking of Sam and all of you - wishing there was some way to ease the pain.
May you find comfort in God, your family and friends. You all mean so much to us, and we are deeply sorry for the loss of Sam.
The Steinbrunners
Susie, Dave, Drew and Elly
Dottie Collura
December 31, 2010
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Tridico Family. - The Collura Family (Dottie, Mike, Gabe & Reagan)
December 31, 2010
So sorry for the loss of your little Angel. He will be forever remembered through all the lives he has touched. He was indeed a special little guy. Sure will miss seeing him at the lake, but know he will be with the rest of them playing and fishing. Prayers to you all.
Randy, Stacy, Tyler, Hailey & Hanna "B" Ratliff
December 31, 2010
ACCEPT MY SINCERE PRAYERS FOR YOUR FAMILY. SUZANNE HEICHEL [grandmother of Parker henderson, and the Heichel children}
Rusty and Emily Palapo
December 31, 2010
Mick and Judy,
Emily and I are with you in your sorrow. We will miss him greatly. Rusty and Emily Palapo
December 31, 2010
Dear Tridico family, Although I did not know Sammy, I did have the privilege of praying for him and for you after speaking with your dear friend, Shannon Robinson. I, too have lost a young son so I know that raw pain you feel now. But I also know the comfort and peace our Heavenly Father brings and I pray for that now for you. I am sorry for your loss. With deep sympathy. Linda Mills
December 31, 2010
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss, you don't know me, but I am a Soldier in the United States Army, I have lost a little one, and it is so sad to hear that a young one has lost the battle for a full life. Once again, I'm really sorry to hear about your loss. SGT Roger Wilson, United States Army, Fort Bragg, NC
Tom & Sue Windsor
December 31, 2010
To the Tridico Family
you have our deepest sympathy.
To Jim & Pat Bubash
Words could never explain why?
December 31, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
Sincerely, Kim and Ruth Maurer (former neighbors on Graham Rd.)
Ron & Jeannine Ogle
December 31, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the parents and Mic and Dianne.We'll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Kelly, Connor & Karlie Kurtzman
December 31, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of Sam. He was such a bright spot watching him enjoy the outdoors at the lake. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this difficult time.
M Blum
December 31, 2010
Reading your sons obituary reminded me of my sons. My heart goes out to your whole family, I am very sorry for your loss. I will pray for your family for comfort and strength through this unimaginable loss.
Kathy W
December 31, 2010
May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time, and may you know that many prayers are be lifted to heaven to surround your little Angel. Keeping your family in our hearts and prayers, Office of
Dr.'s Walter, Abruzzi & Staff
Kathy W.
December 31, 2010
May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time, and may you know that many prayers are being lifted to heaven to surround your little angel.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Office of Dr.'s Walter, Abruzzi & Staff
December 31, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss...Sammy was sometimes the highlight of our day at Walton Lake watching him explore and being adventureous. Ron, Connie, Zach and Cait McCready
Crystal Jaynes
December 31, 2010
My heart and prayers go out to your family! What a tragic loss of such a young life. May God give you strength and His peace through this very difficult time.
Melanie Riggleman
December 31, 2010
Judy and Mick - I can't even begin to imagine losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure God has big plans for little Sammy. Your faith will help you through this.
Diana Williams
December 31, 2010
May God be with you during this terrible time. I will pray for your family. I am so sorry!
C Fisher
December 31, 2010
God is holding your precious one in his arms making him complete and so very happy. Sammy was here for a short time but you learned so much from having him in your lives. You will see him again and the celebration will be nothing like you have ever experienced before. For now you have amazing memories of your precious angel. He is in Gods care watching over you for now. God is with you now and always. I pray that as time goes on it will be easier to look at all the wonderful memories through happy hearts.
December 31, 2010
We love and miss you greatly Sam. You've touched our hearts and for that we are forever grateful. We know that you're pushing a dump truck at God's feet ... grinning at Him ... waiting for Him to crack a smile. Godspeed, little man. -Love Ally, Olivia, Jen, and Scott Gatchall
Joanne Smith
December 31, 2010
"and a little child shall lead them...." May God lift you up and circle you with His strength.
Randi DeGray
December 31, 2010
Those we hold in our arms only for a little while,we hold in our hearts forever.....May Gods love & peace surround you & your family & help you through this difficult time...May thoughts & prayers are with you'll
~A mother of a four year old
December 31, 2010
What a precious little boy. i am so sorry for your loss but excited for heaven's gain! My 3 year old nephew died a few years back and i bet they are playing together right now. my prayers are with your family.
Tina F
December 31, 2010
You do not know me, but I seen this and wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts aand prayers.
Jim Callan
December 31, 2010
My thoughts and Prayers go out to Your Family. I had heard about Sammy and followed his progress on a regular basis. I did not know Sammy or his family but felt like I did as a result of the updates I was getting. God Bless You all and God Bless Sammy. Jim Callan Atlanta, GA (Brother of Shannon Robinson)
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