Samuel Frederick Trunzo

1932 - 2021

Samuel Frederick Trunzo, 89, of Marion Center, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.
He was born April 24, 1932, in Sagamore to the late Ralph and Mary (Pellegrino) Trunzo.
He was a graduate of Shannock Valley High School. He also served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed by Season-all Industries as a superintendent for over 40 years.
He loved playing baseball, basketball and softball and traveling all over to tournaments. He enjoyed golfing and bowling with his buddies from Indiana and Punxsutawney. He loved hunting and fishing, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Sam is survived by three daughters, Denise and husband Dick Pardee of Rochester Mills, Cherie and husband Joe Kotzur of Homer City, and Diana and husband Jim Dickie of Saltsburg.
In addition to his daughters, he is survived by four grandchildren, Angela (Pardee) Schultz and husband Jason of Beaver, Sam Kotzur and wife Deanna of Maryland, Joey Kotzur and wife Stefanie of Maryland, and Abbie Dickie of Saltsburg.
His four great-granddaughters also survive him: Charlotte, Evelyn and Lucia Schultz and Anna Lee Kotzur.
Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae; his parents; and his brother, John Trunzo.
The Trunzo family would like to thank some special people: Jean Ann Fulmer, Marina Fulmer, Carol Miller, Penn Hospice Nurse Nikki and Ricky Adair for their help, care and support during this difficult time.
Friends will be received Thursday, Sept. 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Clymer. His funeral service will be held Friday morning at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Kathy Mihoerck will officiate.
Burial will be at the Church of the Resurrection Cemetery (St. Anthony's) Clymer.
Online condolences may be made at rbfh.net.