Sam Peracca Obituary
Sam co-founded RUSH Personnel in 1981 with his late wife, Bonnie. Together they built a long-lasting business that is still utilized in our local communities to this day. Sam was also a logging trucker for several years before becoming a crane operator for PG&E, from which he ultimately retired.
He enjoyed flying his Piper PA-12 airplane and loved to go to fly-ins at Oshkosh. He obtained his pilot's license at age 15 and continued to fly until he went home with The Lord.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and provider. Sam was always there for his loved ones.
Sam is survived by his daughters Lorna Peracca, Cathy Peracca, and Heidi Erickson, son Kenny Peracca, and stepchildren Lori Coate and Rodney Coate.
He is preceded in death by his parents Antone and Delphina Peracca, wife Bonnie Peracca, and multiple brothers and sisters.
A celebration of life will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 17th, 2026, at the New Life Church located at 809 4th Street, Orland, California.
Arrangements are held under the direction of Sweet-Olsen Family Mortuary.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eddie Leland
January 17, 2026
Sam was passionate in life and all he pursued! His love for Bonnie, hard work, flying and building airplanes, to name a few. An over 25 year friendship with Sam and building airplanes for him. He was a genuine friend and will be missed.
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Joe Borzelleri
December 21, 2025
Very sad to hear about Sam passing. I could count on running into him at many fly ins and airshows. I especially missed seeing him at the last couple of Cub fly ins at Lompoc. Sam was always smiling, gregarious, loved telling flying stories and talking about airplanes! He is very much missed.
Carolyn Sue Luellen
December 17, 2025
We are sorry for loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Love to all of you. Sue (Carolyn) and Gary Luellen
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