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Michael Samara

1948 - 2024

Michael Samara obituary, 1948-2024, Burlington, VT

BORN

1948

DIED

2024

Michael Samara Obituary

Michael Samara passed away on April 26, 2024. Michael was born to Josephine and Frederick Samara of Manchester in 1948. He earned undergrad (1970) and graduate (1972) degrees from UNH. Michael served Vermont's Saint Michael's College as VP for Student Affairs for 35 years. Michael is survived by his wife Lucy (Black); Julie Samara Thompson; Andrew Samara, five grand-daughters, beloved in-laws, cousins, friends and by brother, Richard Samara of Manchester, NH. A memorial service will be held on May 31 in Burlington, Vermont. For a complete obituary go to: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/life-lines/obituary-michael-samara-1958-2024-40839012

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Published by Union Leader on May 30, 2024.

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Martha Byam

January 7, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He was just a wonderful person whom I knew as a student at UNH. A great, inspiring and kind leader - I learned a great deal from him. Blessings to Lucy and his family. Martha Byam

Matty Bozek

June 3, 2024

Condolences to the entire Samara family. A tremendous loss of a wonderful individual who led an inspiring and accomplished life. I knew Mike when he was very young. He was from the Sheridan-Emmett Park neighborhood. We played Pop Warner football together for the Central Giants. We were very good. We could never beat the North Warriors, but we were the second best team in the city for years. As teenagers, we brought respect to the tenements where some of our grandparents lived could not speak English. All they did was work hard for us to live a better life. Mike was quiet, strong and most importantly smart. He could coach the other linemen as to what they needed to do on every play. He knew the entire playbook. He was a guy you wanted on your team. We went our different ways in high school, but I always knew he would be a success. It's just one of those things you feel about people. I am so thrilled with his accomplishments in higher education and the wonderful family he helped to nurture and to thrive. R.I.P. Mike. You made us all proud.

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