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for Samuel Grimaldi
Nancy
March 3, 2026
Loved you then, love you now, love you forever.
Lenny Crouch
February 11, 2026
God Bless Sam. A West End legend and a great man.
Lenny Crouch
February 9, 2025
God Bless Sam. You will be remembered by me and a few others regularly. A West Ender forever and a man who help change countless lives. Rest in Peace.
Paul Engel sr.
February 10, 2024
Sam, God Bless You. You were one of my oldest friends from the time I was 9 years old. You may be gone but never forgotten.
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Lenny Crouch
February 13, 2023
Although a little late for your anniversary Sam, wanted to be sure that everyone knew you are remembered and still thought of as one of the best, a West Ender with the heart of a lion, looking out for your fellow man even in the afterlife.
frank spallane
February 9, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.lots of laughs and lots of smiles
Paul Engel
February 8, 2021
Sam u were one of the best, God Bless
Frederick Field
February 8, 2021
What an inspiration to stay in shape. Thanks for all the great memories Sam.
Mary Alice Roberts
March 15, 2013
Very sad to learn of Sam's passing. He was truly a gentleman and a friend for life. I knew him from Blessed Sacrement and Cardinal McCloskey. Lost touch over the years but will never forget his perpetual smile and good nature. May god bless and keep you Sammy.
Frank Spallane
March 15, 2013
I deeply regret that i missed the oppertunity to show my respect to sam and the grimaldi family.what a gift he had to be able to touch people from every walk of life...peace out sammie
Denis Foley
February 26, 2013
Sam was along with John Klein the original volunteers who made the Albany County Victims Impact Panel a reality. He worked with Betty Martin and Anna Russo and Albany County STOP DWI program making sure ofenders respected victims.
Sam was an intial founder of the Annual March Against Drugs. He arranged for the first donation from the Iron Workers. He understood addictions and had a compassion for his fellow Iron Workers.Sam poineered the union EAP program in New York State.
He bore the scars of an early DWI crash in which he was a passenger .Sam was the back up speaker for VIP panels but only shared his story in private.His presence comforted all victims of DWI crashes and their families. They felt safe when he was around.He let others take the stage he helped build.
February 20, 2013
Please accept my deepest condolences during this time. May you find comfort in knowing that God is near those brokenhearted. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
Peggy DeRouville-Flasser
February 17, 2013
If when we pass on, others can write such glowing memorials. Sammy deserves every one. He was strong and kind but mostly he was a friend.
We who grew up together still feel a kinship wherever life takes us. You will be missed, Sammy.
My condolences to his family.
Jim Buckley
February 17, 2013
Much saddened to hear of Sam,s passing. I attended Cardinal McCloskey with him. Although we didn't,t see each other regularly we remained friends. Whenever we would meet , it was as if no time had past. My condolences to his family. He was one of the truly good people.
February 17, 2013
So sorry he is gone. A good friend since high school. Enjoyed his company as infrequent as it became
Dennie Battle, Ocean Ridge Fl
Rick Field
February 17, 2013
Sam was a wonderful role model. He played by the rules. I have four adult sons who watched Sam for many years at the YMCA and learned what hard work and dedication can do for you. No one will know on this side of life how many youths lives he positively influenced. We need more real men like Sam.
Humbert Grande
February 16, 2013
Sorry to here about Sam .Great guy and fun person.Will miss him at the kids Xmas party.He did a great job.
February 16, 2013
What a great guy. Sam and I were in the same graduating class at McCloskey and played football together. My best to his family.
Don Brunelle
Bernie O'Connor
February 15, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
fred english
February 15, 2013
Sam, you were the best. May the Lord
be with you.
Virginia Portanova-Albert
February 15, 2013
Dear Philomena:
I'm sorry for your loss. You and I were good friends in high school in the late 40's and I lost track of you after graduation. I would love to hear from you. I know what it is to lose a brother; I lost three of them, the youngest one just nine years ago today. My prayers are with you and your family.
February 15, 2013
Iam sorry for your loss. I worked with Sam at Local 12, He is best remembered for his extreme generosity to anyonr who needed help in any way. I deeply regret that I am unable to attend his services. Barbara
Fred English
February 15, 2013
To my dear friend, may God be with you.
Tom Ciccolella
February 15, 2013
Sam my friend and brother. Thanks for always being there.
I will always miss you and think of you. Rest in peace my friend.
Gail Swift
February 15, 2013
Although I have not seen Sammy in many years,I remember him to be a great guy. He was always a gentlemen and a pleasure to be around. My prayers are with his family.
Garry M. Simmons, Business Manager/FST
February 15, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Sam Grimaldi.
Sam was a brother, a friend, and a member of Local #12 for over 44 years. He will be missed.
February 15, 2013
I only knew Sam for a short period of time as his visiting nurse. I knew the first time i met him he was a special person. I feel like i knew him for years. i was privileged to be allowed into his life , as well as his families life during such an intimate and difficult time in their lives. He will be missed. Regretfully I will not be able to attend the memorial service on Saturday, you are all in my thoughts, i will never forget Sam!
Tony Malanowski RN AVNA
Fran Hughes
February 14, 2013
Dear Grimaldi family,
Sam was a good friend to myself and my late husband, fellow Ironworker Jigger Hughes. I haven't seen Sam in a few years. I am very sorry for his passing. May he rest in peace.
jim severino
February 14, 2013
my prayers and sympathies to Sam's family. A good man all around. Jim Severino
February 14, 2013
to the Grimaldi family my codolences on you loss. I have known Sam for over 60 years and he was one of a kind. A stand up guy, who said what he meant and meant what he said, a friend you could always talk to and he listened to what you said. mike horan ret. Albany Police
Theresa DeSimone-Bollman
February 14, 2013
Dear Rose Ann and family,
I'm so sorry for your great loss. I know how close you all were. I went to school with Sammy; he was so well thought of, and always such a kind person and a gentleman, even then.
I hope your happy memories of him will bring you comfort.
Nancy
February 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy goes to Sammy's family. He was a sweetheart.
Sammy, although we did not keep in touch as we grew older, I still love and miss you, and always will.
Paul Engel
February 14, 2013
To the best umpire and referee the area has ever seen. I've known Sammy all my life. He was a great unionist, friend and an asset to the community. He will be missed. My condolences.
Becky Mills
February 14, 2013
Sam was everyone's favorite customer at the Old Country Buffet but to me he was a close friend and I loved him very much. I'll always treasure the times we spent together doing the crossword puzzles, telling jokes and just talking about life in general. I have felt such a deep loss since he passed but I know that he is at peace now and I can take comfort in that. I'll miss you Sammy, thanks for being such a special friend to me.
Earl Costello
February 14, 2013
I am very, very sorry for your loss. I knew Sam through the YMCA and enjoyed hours of working out with him. He will always be a very exceptional individual.
John Graziano
February 14, 2013
What a gift to have gone to Blessed Sacrament with someone with the energy and loyalty of Sammy. It didn't matter if you saw him everyday or once every 10 years, he was still your friend. Sincerest condolences from the Graziano family.
donna willsey
February 14, 2013
uncle sammy you may not be bloood uncle to me but in my heart and soul you will always be my uncle i wish i could be there to help the rest of the family though this time but they are in my thought and pryers
i will think of you when i watch baseball you will be miss but never forgotten love donna
donna willsey
February 14, 2013
i may not be familey though blood but you are familey though soul and love you will always be my uncle you will be miss but never fotgottten lov ya and will miss you my thoughts and prayers goes out to the rest of familey
Rev. John Sgarlata
February 14, 2013
To the Grimaldi Family,
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Sam in the late 80's early 90's. Sam and I became friends as well as colleagues. A true gentleman with a big heart and a generous spirit. May GOD bring him into his earned place in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Lenny Crouch
February 14, 2013
Very sorry to see that Sam has passed. He was a true "West Ender" and a great all around guy. I also add that he was a dedicated volunteer for the Albany County Stop-DWI Program for many years and he along with another rock in the community - the late Hon. Mike Burns lead and lent the support of the Ironworkers to many of Stop DWI's endeavors.
"They don't make many like that anymore!"
Rest in Peace Sam.
Gloria Mullen
February 14, 2013
To Sam's Family and close friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Sam had a heart of gold, he was so genuine and caring and he had such a comforting presence. If you needed help with anything at all, Sam would help you. My family loved Sam and Sam loved the Mullen family. I have so many fond memories of him. I will miss you Sam. I hope you're dancing with gorgeous angels.
Gloria Mullen
February 14, 2013
To Sam's Family and close friends, I am so sorry for your loss. Sam had a heart of gold, he was so genuine and caring, and could always make you laugh. When you needed help with something, Sam was always right there. My family loved Sam and Sam loved the Mullen family. I have so many fond memories of him. I will miss you Sam. I hope you're dancing with gorgeous angels...
Eileen Clynes
February 14, 2013
You will be missed Sammy. Thank you for being such a great god father.
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