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Sam was born on January 18, 1926 to his parents, Michael and Geatoni (nee: Trifiletti) Scagliozzo in Lorain, OH. He attended Lorain High School and on April 20, 1944, he was drafted in the United States Army. Sam was a rifleman during WWII, serving in the Rhineland, Central Europe and he was attached to the 261st Infantry Regiment, 65th Division. He received the Theater Ribbon with two Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal WWII, Army of Occupation Medal Germany and he was Honorably discharged on June 23, 1946. On June 28, 1947, Sam married Ann (nee: Palazzi). Together they raised three children. He worked at the S. Weitz Co. as a presser for 17 years and as an assistant supervisor at Lorain Products Corporation, where he retired after 35 years. Sam was a parishioner of St. Vincent DePaul Church. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and fishing.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years of marriage, Ann Scagliozzo of Elyria, OH; loving daughters, Jeanne (Matt) Korzan of Amherst, OH and Lynne (Louis) Shukait of Amherst, OH; brother, Phillip (Elaine) Scagliozzo of Lorain, OH; granddaughter, Jennifer (Paul) Doseck; grandsons, Louie Shukait, Aaron, Greg and Kevin; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and son, Michael S. Scagliozzo in 1986.
The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home, 2150 Broadway, Lorain, OH (440)244-1961 on Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 1-3 and 6-8 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday at 11:15 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2011 at St. Vincent DePaul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035, Fr. James R. Ols, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, OH, where military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #30 and the VFW Post #451.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Church or New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe RD., Elyria, OH 44035.
Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.
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Donna Tucker
April 16, 2011
Dear Jen and Jeanne- May God give you and your family the strength and comfort that you all need during this difficult time. Hold tight to those wonderful memories of Grandpa and Dad! Our love-- Steve, Donna, and Kurt
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