Samuel Todora

1930 ~ 2025

Samuel Todora, 95, of Rome, passed away, peacefully at home, on Friday, November 14, 2025.

He was born in Rome, NY, on March 30, 1930. Sam was the youngest son of the late Carl and Josephine Procopio Todora. He attended Columbus School, Rome Jr. High School and Rome Free Academy before enlisting in the United States Army from 1950-1953. During this time, he served as a member of the military police while stationed in Fort Eustis, VA and Berlin, Germany. Following his discharge from the army, he met and married his loving wife, of 70 years, Vickey Fassler Todora. Sam worked, as a self-employed auto mechanic, at Todora's Auto Repair.

Sam's hobbies were bowling, woodworking and playing cards. He was a member and governor of the Moose Club for many years. Sam always enjoyed riding his motorcycles, working in his garage and helping anyone who needed it with their auto repairs. Together, Sam and Vickey enjoyed long night pinochle tournaments with loved ones. After retirement, Sam and Vickey enjoyed traveling both nationally and internationally.

Surviving are his two sons, Joseph (Helen) Todora, of Jay, NY and Paul Todora, of Lee Center, NY; and his grandchildren whom he loved very much, Melissa (Joe) Kinney, of Frankfort, NY, Sara (Adam) Carter, of Apex, NC, Jennifer Todora, of Kennebunk, ME, Jill McKissick (Jonathan) of Wilmington, NY, Amy Hayner, of North Brunswick, NJ, Brian Todora, of Rome, NY, Marina Todora, of Rome, NY and Gwen Todora, of Rochester, NY. Also surviving are nieces and nephews, Brenda Furman, Carl, Carol, Nicholas and David Todora.

Sam was predeceased by his wife, Vickey Todora; and brother, Nicholas Todora.

Services for the family are private. There are no calling hours.

Friends and family are encouraged to donate to their favorite charity in memory of Sam.

Arrangements are with Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome. To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.