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Samuel Cotrupi Obituary
He was born in Rutland Sept. 23, 1927, the son of Joseph and Domenica (Crisare) Cotrupi.
He was a graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy class of 1946 and attended Rutland Business College. He graduated from Vermont Junior College in Montpelier and was a 1952 graduate of Castleton University.
Sam was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations.
On June 14, 1952, he married Anne (Thompson) Cotrupi at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where he was a member. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Club, the Elks Club, the American Legion Post #31, the VFW Post #648 and the Italian Aid Society.
Mr. Cotrupi was a schoolteacher in Rutland Town for 36 years, retiring in 1988.
Sam enjoyed the camaraderie of many friends and was always ready to play a challenging game of 45.
Surviving are his wife, Anne Cotrupi, of Rutland; two sons, John F. Cotrupi and his wife, Lisa, of Wallingford, and Peter T. Cotrupi and his wife, Kathy, of Rutland; two daughters, Melinda A. Cotrupi and her wife, Wendy Curtis, of Port St. Lucia, Florida, and Lisa Cotrupi, of Palm Beach, Florida; two brothers, Anthony Cotrupi and his wife, Ann, of Burnt Hills, New York, and Colonel Francis J. Cotrupi, retired, of New Port News, Virginia; two sisters, Sarah Thompson, of Orlando, Florida, and Jennie Martin and her husband, Gilbert, of Pittsford, Vermont; five granddaughters, Kristina Macpherson and her husband, Robert, Haley and Annie Cotrupi, and Cassandra and Kaitlin Wenish; three great-grandchildren, Emma, Laura and Sam Macpherson.
Sam was predeceased by his son, Thomas J. Cotrupi; two brothers, Joseph and Dominic Cotrupi; and by two sisters, Stella O'Brien and Florence Brescia.
There are no visiting hours.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Rutland.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Contributions may be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Cotrupi
David Brescia
July 2, 2020
I am sure Uncle Sam and my mom will have a drink together on the Fourth of July
Kimberly Smith
July 25, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go to the Cotrupi family and all who knew Mr Cotrupi, he was a terrific person and an amazing and caring teacher!! May God be with you in this time of grieving.
SANDRA REED
July 18, 2017
John and family, We are sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy and Mike Reed,
Deborah Sanborn
July 16, 2017
Dear Anne & family we were saddened to hear of Sam's passing. Sam was such a great guy who embraced everyone with genuine care & concern. May fond memories wrap you in his love, and bring a smiles to your hearts.
Blessings & Love,
Debbie, John, Alison & family
Walter & Luanne Kulpa
July 15, 2017
Anne & family, We're so sorry to hear of Sams passing. He was a Great Man, A true Gentleman! May your memories help you thru these hard times. Love and Prayers
Peggy Stattel
July 15, 2017
Dear Ann and family, Sam was a great man and I will miss his smile and sweetness. You will all remain in my prayers.
Stanley and Delores Kantorski
July 14, 2017
Anne and family, " I've asked David to send this on my behalf, I was so sorry to hear that Sam had passed when David called myself and Delores Wednesday. Sam was a great man and mentor to many of his students including my son Billy and a Friend both to myself and Betty as you were, we had good times as propably hundreds of people in Rutland. He will be missed by many, but now he is with Tom and all the family and watching down on you all."
Sam RIP Sincerely
Julie Johnson
July 13, 2017
Dear Cotrupi family,
I wanted to express my sympathy to you. As you all know I had Sam as a teacher at Rutland Town and he was my favorite teacher! He would pull me to the side and give me advice which made me feel special. He was a great teacher and even scary at times!
I was so lucky to become close friends with Lisa, Mindy and the rest of the family. I know he will be missed but is no longer in pain.
Thoughts are with you all,
Julie Johnson
Wish I could be there for the Celebration! xoxo
david brescia
July 12, 2017
DEAR Anne: sorry to hear about uncle Sams passing ,will always remember uncle Sam with a smile on his face.give your family my regards. David Brescia
Peter J Chilos
July 12, 2017
Dear Anne and Cotrupi family members please accept my sincere condolences. I have many fond memories of the Cotrupi family on Cherry Street.
July 11, 2017
Dear Cotrupi family,
I wanted to express my sympathy to you all. I had him as a teacher in grade school and I still think of him often, even though it has been about 50 years (just goes to show the fond and lasting impression he made on me) He was one of those teachers who really did make a difference. He had a wonderful sense of humor and made learning fun, but could lay the law down if necessary.
Thoughts are with you all,
Denise Jenne
Lane Johnson
July 11, 2017
To the Cotrupi family, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Tom Rounds
July 11, 2017
Anne and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Sam was a brave man, both as a soldier and veteran after the war. He was a confident, self-possessed person with a strong moral compass. He was a treasure who made me smile and will surely be missed.
More than just as a friend, I want to say how grateful I am as a fellow veteran for his service in WW II and serving our local community.
Joe & Donna Romeo
July 11, 2017
Sorry to hear about Sam. He is at peace now.May you find some comfort in this. We always enjoyed our many club conversations with him. He could be quite the ticket at times. Fond memories of yesteryear at Dyer School. RIP Sam
Donna Beaudry & Doug Brown
July 11, 2017
Anne and Family, I'm sorry to hear about Sam. He was the best and a great friend and ex-landlord. He always made people smile! I wish I could be there but unfortunately I'm in Florida for the passing of a family member here. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God Bless!
July 11, 2017
To the Cotrupi family, so sorry for you loss.
Mary Cannon
Pamela Brothers
July 11, 2017
So Sorry to hear of Sam's passing he was a good man.The whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.Fly high Sam RIP
Mary (Reardon) Kapitanski
July 10, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are extended to the Cotrupi family on the loss of this wonderful man. He will be fondly remembered always.
Kandi Graham
July 10, 2017
Sammy always could make me smile - love and prayers to all your family. I will miss you, RIP my friend.
Rob & Janet McClallen
July 10, 2017
So sorry to hear about Sam's passing. He was a person we always enjoyed. He will be missed.
Lisa Mancini
July 10, 2017
My sincerest sympathies to the Cotrupi family. Sam will be missed.
PAUL SANDERSON
July 10, 2017
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT SAM HE WAS THE BEST
Deb and Jerry Brown
July 9, 2017
John, Lisa, Hayley and Annie,
So sorry to hear about Sam. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed.
Sandra Patch/Morris
July 9, 2017
My sincere sympathy to the Cotrupi family. I hope your wonderful memories bring you peace at this difficult time.
Harold and Marion Halsey
July 9, 2017
John and family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God comfort you in your time of need. God Bless,
Pam Kingsley
July 9, 2017
Sincere sympathies to the entire family is Sam....great example of a life well lived...appreciated by many....that spirit will be missed..
Ray & Mary Senecal
July 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Bride
July 8, 2017
Blessings and Prayers.
Nancy Bride
July 8, 2017
So sorry to hear of Sam passing on to heaven. Prayers for all of his family. Nancy Bride
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