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Samuel Lugo Obituary

Lugo, Samuel Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Beloved husband of 61 years to Gilda Gallegos Lugo; dear father of J. Gregory (Deanna Burger), Phillip Samuel, Felice Fifi (Holland Chalfant), Nicole Nikki Hostnik (W. John Hostnik), and the late Peter Anthony Lugo.; dear grandfather to Michael, Alexandra, Samantha, Francesca, Austin, Ellis, Buddy, Lou, Sam and Garner. Sam graduated from SLU Medical School; trained at Jewish Hospital; was a surgeon since 1962, and practiced at St. Anthony's and St. Alexus Hospital. Was a Surgeon for the U.S. Navy in Vietnam War. Services: Mem. Mass, St. Anselm's Ch., 500 South Mason Rd., 63141, Sat., April 22, 10 am. In Lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Louis Abbey, 500 South Mason Rd., Creve Coeur, MO, 63141.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Apr. 9, 2017.

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Charlie Hall HM3/USN retired

March 23, 2023

Just saw this. I served with Sam Lugo in RVN, Alpha Med Phu Bai, 1966. great surgeon, good friend, sorry i lost touch along the way

YOTA Cadice Jr

April 19, 2017

GOD BLESS THE WHOLE FAMILY. DR LUGO WILL BE MISSED. WE LOVE YOU ALL. YOTA CADICE

Laura Hulbert, MD

April 13, 2017

Everyone who worked with him will miss Dr. Lugo. He was a wonderful doctor and a wonderful person. I am glad I had the privilege of knowing him.

April 11, 2017

Dr Lugo was an wonderful Doctor / Surgeon but an even better person. The St Louis medical community has lost a good man. Ron Muse St. Louis, MO

Sharon Crnkovich

April 11, 2017

Dr. Lugo was always there to make you smile! Seeing him come into the Doctors Lounge at St. Anthony's was a treat in itself! He was a character, but a wonderful doctor and a very sweet and caring person. My condolences to his family and friends.
Rest in Peace, Dr. Sam....you've earned it!

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