Sam R. Campola

Sam R. Campola obituary, Wickliffe, OH

Sam R. Campola

Sam Campola Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Sam Campola, age 88, died peacefully at the Hospice of the Western Reserve on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, OH in 1936. A celebration of his life will be held at Dudley Field House, 31500 Willowick Drive, Willowick, OH 44095 on Sunday, November 16, 2025, which would have been his 89th birthday. All family and friends are encouraged to attend. He is survived by his six children, Samuel, Richard, Ronald, Jacquelyn (Frank) Frazza, Adam (Tracy) and Lisa (Larry) Sutter. He also leaves behind his siblings, Dennis, Virginia (Robert) Nowak, and Nancy. He was the proud grandfather of 12, and great grandfather to 12 more. He loved them all. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jacqueline, his parents, Sam and Helen Campola, and by his brother, Richard. The luncheon will be held from 1pm-5pm at Dudley Park, 31500 Willowick Drive, Willowick, OH. The family welcomes all those guests who would like to pay their respects, and remember our father, in a happy setting. He will be missed, but he will live on in our hearts, just as our mother does. Bless them both. ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.
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