Sam A. Guagliardo

Sam A. Guagliardo

TALLMADGE Sam A. Guagliardo, 81, passed away June 29, 2005.

Sam was born in Paler mo, Sicily, and lived in Tallmadge since 1974. He was a 1942 graduate of Central High School, served with the U.S. Navy Lighter Than Air Division (blimps) for three years, and attended Hammel Business College and the University of Akron. He retired as president of the D'Alessio Construction Co. in 1976 after 30 years service. During his years in construction, Sam personally supervised the construction of many churches, schools, com mercial, industrial, and govern ment buildings. He served as vice president of the Akron Chapter of Associated General Contractors of America, and served on the board of directors for the Builders Exchange of Akron. He was instrumental in organizing the Builders Exchange Bowling League and served as secretary for 15 years. He taught apprenticeship classes at the Adult Vocational School and was instrumental in organizing state-wide apprentice contests. After his retire ment from D'Alessio Construction Co., Sam worked as project manager for the State of Ohio Architect and Engineer's Office until his retirement in 1995.

Projects he was responsible for included the JAR Arena, the Natatorium, and the Polymer Science Building at the University of Akron, in addition to the gymnasium, math building, the Child Development Center at Kent State University, and the Oliver Ocasek Building in downtown Akron. In 1985, he received the Gold Star Performance Award from the Governor of Ohio for composing a "Project Manual." Memberships included Our Lady of Victory Church and Council of Ital ian-American Societies, and he was the recipient of an "Achievement Award" in 1989. This award is given to an Italian-American who has achieved success in his/her profession. In addition, other memberships were the Italian-American Pro fessional and Businessmen's Club, where he served as president and as chairman for the annual Weaver School Christ mas party sposored by the IAPBC. He served on the board of trustees for the International Institute, board of directors for the Body Builder's Gym, Inc., and was Charter member of the Akron Chapter Boys' Town of Italy, where he received the "Man of the Year" award in 1986. Sam was an avid sports fan and was a charter member and past president of the Browns' Backers Booster Club, Akron Chapter. Sam was also a member of the Tallmadge Lions Club, where he served on the board of directors, Knights of Columbus, Council 5613 in Tallmadge, and served as Grand Knight. Sam also served as a Faithful Navigator of the 4th Degree, Victor J. Paul Assembly 1768, and past trustee and present member of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce. He was honored as the Chamber's "1994 Tallmadge Citizen of the Year." He was active in Tallmadge school levy cam paigns, and annually was "St. Nicholas" during the Christmas season for the children of Our Lady of Victory Church. Sam volunteered on the side lines for the Tallmadge High School football team, and volunteered for Mobile Meals.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Jasper and An gela; son, James; brothers, Lt. James and Anthony Guagliardo. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Antoinette C.; daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Pep Wahl of Tallmadge, Anita and Dr. Dennis Pinciotti of Cop ley, and Annette and Mark Bro decky of Green; grandchildren, Samantha, Lindsay, Jaclyn, Kevin, Dan, Katie, Steven, Amy; and many nieces and nephews.

Mass of the Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 2, 2005, at Our Lady of Victory Church, with Rev. Fr. John Hengle officiating. Friends may call at the DONOVAN BAGNOLI FUNERAL HOME, 339 SOUTH WEST AVE., from 4 to 8 p.m. TODAY. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of other re membrances, donations may be given to Our Lady of Victory Building Fund.

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