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Marshall Samuels Obituary

Marshall Samuels, Sr. 84. Expired Feb. 5, 2006 after an extended illness. Retired US Postal Service employee and avid golfer, Marshall ("Big Sam") will be dearly missed by family and friends. Vigil will be held on Tues., Feb. 21, 2006, 4:30pm to 8:00pm at Lewis & Ribbs Mortuary, 6425 Third Street, SF. Funeral Service and Interment on Wed., Feb. 22, 2006, 11:00am at OLIVET MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1601 Hillside Blvd., Colma. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation or the United Negro College Fund.

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2006.

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