Salvatore "Sam" Lionti

age 93, passed away on November 16, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Ethel Mary (nee Nehez); loving father of Sal Lionti (Nan Wodzinski) and John Lionti (Susan); dear grandfather of Kaitlyn Lionti and Michael Lionti (Amanda); great grandfather of Violet Lionti; brother of all the following deceased, Ida Lionti, Vera Savioli (Al), Ross Lionti (Jennie), Phil Lionti, and Mike Lionti (Rose). Sam served in the U.S. Army in Korea and earned a Purple Heart as an injured POW. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON SUNDAY FROM 2-6 P.M. Funeral Monday at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 14600 Turney Road, Maple Hts., OH. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in his name to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Road, Parma, OH 44134 or online at https://staugministries.org/giving/ or the Wounded Warrior Project online at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. www.ferfoliafuneralhomes.com