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Samuel Vail Obituary
Samuel (Sam) E. Vail
of Binghamton
Samuel (Sam) E. Vail, former secretary-treasurer of Vail-Ballou Press and founder and CEO of Eastern Graphics-Composition, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2009, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his parents, Merle D. and Ivy M. Vail; and his daughter, Laurine Casey; a sister, Elsa; and a brother, Jack. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Margaret (Tweety) Vail; two daughters, Sandy McCaffrey, Nashville, Tenn., Peggy Morgan, Nashville, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Nanette Jewell, Binghamton; two sons and daughter-in-law, Samuel and Heather Vail, Beaufort, S.C., Brian Vail; two grandchildren, Nancy (Bill) Archer, Sam (Tanya) Vail; 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Sam was born June 27, 1916 in Johnson City, N.Y. He was the grandson of the Vail-Ballou Press founder. He was a graduate of Blair Academy and attended Cornell University and Vanderbilt University receiving a degree in the field of Certified Public Accountant. Sam also holds a degree in law. He was very active in the community and will be remembered for his generosity to the community and his love for his family and friends. Sam was director and sponsor of the Binghamton Boys Club, director of the YMCA, a member of the board for both the Binghamton Rotary and the Tri Cities Opera, a trustee of First Presbyterian Church, a member of Lourdes Hospital Advisory Board, past president of Susquehanna Toastmasters Club, member of the Kannibal Klub, R&A Club, and the Binghamton Club. Sam's preferred recreation was skiing, golf and bowling, with bridge high on his list of preferred recreation.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 42 Chenango St., Binghamton. The Rev. Monica Styron will officiate. Burial will be in Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sam's name may be made to First Presbyterian Church. Ernest H. Parsons
Funeral Home, Inc.
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DeBow Casey, Jr.
March 9, 2009
Dear Tweety,
You and Pappy Vail have been on my mind constantly during this last week. I know the service was beautiful. I loved my grand father and only wish I could have gotten my family up to see him during these last few years. I take comfort he is in eternal peace with my mother and so many wonderful saints. My thoughts and prayers are always with you.
Bob and Shirley Best
March 7, 2009
Dear Tweety, So saddened to learn of Sam's death. He was such fun and will be missed by so many of us.
Bob and Shirley Best
March 7, 2009
Hi Tweety, So sorry for your loss. Sam was so much fun at the bridge table. He will be missed. He was such a gentleman.
Samuel C Casey
March 6, 2009
Dear Tweety,
My heart goes out to you and my grandfather today. Sam was such a sweet man and gentleman through and through. I have been thinking of you and Sam all day today. I know he is with my Mother now. Love, Compton Casey (SF, CA)
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Linda Scalzo
March 6, 2009
Dear Nan, Just heard of your loss and am so sorry. May your father rest in peace. God Bless you and yours. Sincerely, Linda
Betsy Litz
March 6, 2009
Dear Tweety and family, I was so sad to hear of Sam's passing. He was a true gentleman and I was so lucky to have been one of his customers. The following days will be hard for you all but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Holland
March 5, 2009
Dear Tweety,
how saddened I am to hear of Sam's passing. I think of him often, and his generosity to me. I will remember him fondly.
My heartfelt condolences,
Lori Holland
laura bassett
March 5, 2009
tweety,
so sorry for your loss.
laura and bernie bassett
Gwynne Troy
March 5, 2009
Dear Tweety,
I was so sorry to learn of Sam's death. I only met him a few times, but my late husband, Dick, thought he was such a fine gentleman. He was a special person. I know you will miss him.
My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Barbara Kutney
March 5, 2009
To Tweety and Family - My sincere sympathies to you all. Tom always liked Sam, and he will be remembered fondly.
Nicholas Greco
March 5, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Vail, Brian, and family. I am very sad to learn of your loss.
Dr Frank and Joyce Gilroy
March 5, 2009
We were saddened to learn of the death of Sam Vail a friendly opponent on the bowling alley as well as at the bridge table. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
stacy j
March 5, 2009
Nan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers today.
Stacy Jackson
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