Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Samuel Muto Obituary
Mr. Muto was born October 16, 1934, and was a life-long resident of Akron. He later moved to Brimfield Township where he and his wife designed and built their home.
Mr. Muto graduated from Garfield High School then studied architecture at Kent State University. He also served in the Ohio National Guard. Sam designed house plans for close to 50 years for his firm, Muto Design Services.
In June, Mr. Muto and his wife Susan A. Lanik celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. He loved music and sports, and played the accordion and golf. In recent years he had taken dance classes with his wife and had learned to make delicious spaghetti sauce from his mother's recipe.
Mr. Muto was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and his brothers, Joseph and William. He is survived by his mother, Sandy; wife, Susan; daughters, Andrea and Suzanne (Timothy Campbell); and granddaughter, Megan. He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed by many relatives and friends.
Calling hours 4 to 8 Friday at the Ciriello and Carr Fairlawn Chapel (39 S. Miller Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Hilary Catholic Church, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made in Sam's name to the Summa Foundation, c/o 7 East Oncology Unit, 55 Arch Street, Akron, Ohio 44304.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Muto
December 19, 2010
To the entire Muto family,
I extend my heartfelt sympathies to all of you on the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of working with Sam during the 10 years I was employed by American Spirit Homes. Sam was soft-spoken, kind and by far the most easy going person I interacted with during the construction process. My thoughts are with all of you.
Susan Cleland
December 18, 2010
Sue,Andrea,Suzanne,Tim,Megan and Aunt Sandy,
We will all miss and remember what a special and kind man Sam was.We have alot of wonderful memories and time spent with him.Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mark and Sue Cleland
December 17, 2010
Sue and family, we extend our sympathy to you. We will miss you dancing with us. Beth and Craig
Patrick Limpach
December 17, 2010
Andrea and Family-
We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. My favorite memory of him was when you brought us to see their new house that he had designed - he really enjoyed giving us a tour and answering our questions. I will miss him, and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrick and family
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
December 17, 2010
Dear Sue and family,
Sam will remain in many hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Judy Cain
Dee O'Hair
December 17, 2010
Andrea, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sharae Scruggs
December 16, 2010
Andrea and family- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharae
Margie Zinda
December 16, 2010
Suzanne, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May God grant you a flood of wonderful memories to give you peace and comfort at this time.
December 16, 2010
Suzanne and family
Your "Roadway family" (payroll) have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May the wonderful memories you have of your father give you peace and comfort at this time.
The payroll Dept at "Roadway"
Jill McLain
December 16, 2010
Suzanne, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that I'm thinking about you and your family.
Laszlo and Eleanor Csaky
December 16, 2010
Dear Sue,Tim,Megan and family,
Our deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Dear Dad and Grandfather.
Love and God's Blessings to you all.
Showing 1 - 11 of 11 results
Make a Donation
in Samuel Muto's name
Memorial Events
for Samuel Muto
People and places connected with Samuel
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Samuel's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Samuel Muto's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
