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Samuel Hamad Obituary

HAMAD--Samuel "Sam", age 66, of Sarasota, FL, died December 15, 2008. Services are being held in Sarasota. Toale Brothers Funeral Home is handling the services. 941-955-4171

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 21, 2008.

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Cecchi Bruno

January 5, 2009

Chère Renée
Juste un petit mot à vous et à vos enfants et petits enfants pour vous témoigner toute notre sincère affection et doux souvenir de votre époux.
Bruno, Anne, et leurs filles Paola et Loreana

Cecchi Bruno

January 5, 2009

Chère Renée
Juste un petit mot à vous et à vos enfants et petits enfants pour vous témoigner toute notre sincère affection et doux souvenir de votre époux.

Joyce Foley

January 2, 2009

Renee and Family,
A voice from the past, Sherbrook Drive, in Westfield, NJ-- can't get your number, but convey our heartfelt sympathy. So many fond memories of the Hamads. Joyce and Charlie Foley (we live in Falmouth, MA,now). All our sympathy to all---

Gayle Waylett

January 2, 2009

Dear Renee,

We have many fond memories of our BMS award trips with you and Sam. We will treasure those great times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

God Belss, Gayle and Garry Waylett

Donna Y. Pelett-Polonsky

December 31, 2008

Dear Renee & Karen
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May your wonderful memories of him give you strength during this difficult time.
With Love from
Donna

Mary Margaret and Jim McKnight

December 27, 2008

Dear Renee, Karen, and Mike,
Our deepest sympathy on your great loss. Sam was a strong and good man and will surely be missed.

peter hazlitt

December 23, 2008

I knew Sam well. He taught me to face problems. Bear down, he said, Faith And Righteous Truth will emerge and fill the room. Bless him

Mary & Jeff Story

December 22, 2008

Dear Renee, Mike & Karen
Words cannot express our sympathy for your loss. Sam truly left the world a better place by his vision, kindness, graciousness and pursuit of excellence. We felt honored to be considered his friend. He was a truly great man who will be missed by so many. We will carry you in our hearts during this sad time.

Maryann Bari

December 22, 2008

Dear Renee, Karen and Mike,
I mourn with you the loss of an extraordinary man. Every life he touched was better for knowing him. He will never be forgotten.
Maryann Bari

Jodi McVey

December 21, 2008

So sorry for your loss. My deepest and sincere condolences.

George ABUHAMAD

December 21, 2008

We were really saddened to heard that cousin Samuel has passed away, our deepest sympathy to Renee, Karen, Michael, Joseph and Vola, may his memory be eternal.

Amanda Stiff

December 20, 2008

Dear Renee & Nino:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
with love from,
Amanda

Iwona Sobczak

December 19, 2008

Dear Renee and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband (father). My thoughts are with you and your family. I just want you to know that I am here for you and if there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Sincerely,

Professor and Mrs Paul MacAvoy

December 19, 2008

We will miss forever your superb sophistication and positive world views in economics and politics.

Linda Ferdinand

December 19, 2008

Dear Renee' and Family,
We feel especially blessed to have met and chatted with Sam a few times. I will always remember his exceptional pride in his grandchildren. May God's peace be with you all.
Linda & Shiller Ferdinand

Jolene Metcalf

December 19, 2008

Rene, Karen and Mike we want to offer our condolences in the loss of your husband and father. Scott and I feel privalged to have known him, He always made us feel so welcome especially on Christmas Eve. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark & Candie Morrison

December 19, 2008

You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. You have our deepest sympathy. Mark & Candie

John & June Barber

December 19, 2008

Dear Karen
We didn't know your Father. I wish we had. He must have been a wonderful man. We can appreciate your great loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Adara Robbins

December 19, 2008

Dr. Hamad and Family,
My condolences to you all on this very difficult time. I wish you all the strength in the world these upcoming days, as well as some measure of comfort in knowing there are so many people who are praying for you all. I can't be at the funeral but I love you and am praying for you.

Amy Cummings

December 18, 2008

Renee, Karen, and Mike-
We feel so blessed to have been able to become part of your family. We have many cherished memories of spending time with you all. We will miss Sam.

Bill & Suzie Gargiulo

December 18, 2008

December 18, 2008

Dear Hamad Family,

Our prayers, thoughts and sadden hearts are with you all at this time of deepest loss. Sam was and will continue to an inspiration to all who came to know him, admire him and work with him. His loss will be felt not only by you his loving family and those who knew him well but by the community to whom he gave so much. Although he is gone from us his work, vision and accomplishments will long be remembered. Sam has left his mark on all he touched. You all have our deepest heartfelt sympathy and condolences.

Bill and Suzie Gargiulo (Bradenton, FL)

Jon Frick

December 18, 2008

Jon and I are saddened after hearing of the loss of your husband, father, grandfather, brother. His memory will live in your hearts forever, and in all the good things he accomplished in this society.
Jon and Bette Frick (Manatee Players Board)

Joel Bernstein

December 18, 2008

My condolences to a kind and loving family. I felt attached to Sam and I knew him only briefly. With love and respect my sympathies. Joel Bernstein

Linda & Rodney Vincent

December 18, 2008

Dear Hamad family. I am truly sorry for your loss. Sam was and is a great man, father, grandfather and husband. Our prayers are with you.

Chris & Sarah Stafford

December 18, 2008

Renee, I just read the paper this morning, and my sincere condolences and sympathy to you and your children.
- Chris & Sarah Stafford,
Bradenton, Florida
& Eckerd College

December 18, 2008

Karen,
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michele/Img

Terry and Susan Romine

December 18, 2008

Dear Hamad Family,

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go with you at this time.

The world is a better place because Sam Hamad was here.

Carol Orwasky

December 18, 2008

Our prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. His legacy will continue to live through your family.

Des Keenan

December 18, 2008

Pauline and I are saddened by the loss of your husband. He will be remembered in our prayers. RIP

Michelle andersen

December 18, 2008

I am truly so sorry for your loss - my deepest and most sincere condolences
Michelle Andersen
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