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Samuel D. Citera

1938 - 2017

Samuel D. Citera obituary, 1938-2017, Melville, NY

BORN

1938

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home

1785 Deer Park Ave

Deer Park, New York

Samuel Citera Obituary

CITERA - Samuel D., on April 26, 2017 of Melville, formerly of Dix Hills, NY, in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen. Loving dad of Nancy, Anthony (Christina) and Dina (Eddie). Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Thomas, Anthony Jr., Christopher, Emily, Samantha and the late James Patrick. Dear brother of Marie. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends may visit at the Claude R Boyd-Caratozzolo Funeral Home, 1785 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY on Saturday from 7:00-9:30 pm and Sunday from 2:00-4:30 & 7:00-9:30 pm. Mass of Christian Burial on Monday at St. Matthew RC Church at 10:45 am. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. boyd-caratozzolofuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 28, 2017.

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Rosanna Prettitore

April 29, 2017

Mary Ellen and Family,
We were so sorry to hear that Sammy passed away and we send you our prayers and condolences. I am unable to attend because of severe pain in the back due to herniated discs and a broken bone. He will be in our prayers.

April 29, 2017

Mary Ellen and family, We were so sorry to hear that Sammy passed away and we send our prayers to you all. Rosanna is unable to travel due to a serious back condition and the pain it's causing. Sammy will be remembered in my Mass this Sunday and all of you as well. Tony

Phyllis Hall

April 28, 2017

Phyllis, Ed, Laura and Joe, Kristen and Jeff are all so sorry for your loss. We will remember Sam as being so funny and full of life.
He was so proud of his family.
Sam will be sorely missed.
We love you and we are all thinking of you at this difficult time.

April 27, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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Apr

29

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home

1785 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729

Apr

30

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home

1785 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729

Apr

30

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home

1785 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729

May

1

Mass of Christian Burial

10:45 a.m.

St. Matthew RC Church

NY

Funeral services provided by:

Claude R. Boyd/Caratozzolo Funeral Home

1785 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729

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