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Samuel Lombardo Obituary

Lombardo, Samuel P. GLENMONT Samuel P. Lombardo, 94, died Sunday, March 25, 2018. He was born in Albany, son of the late Carl and Jennie (Poggioli) Lombardo and was a graduate of St. John's Academy. Mr. Lombardo was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as an insurance agent with John Hancock, retiring in 1984, after 36 years of service. He was a communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a member of the Vanderloo-Miller American Legion Post. He is survived by his wife, Viola (Packer) Lombardo; children, Janis (Rick) Ruid, Sandra Draper, Richard (Mary) Lombardo, Michelle (Mike) Burns, Thomas (Janice) Lombardo, and Linda (Tom Harder) VanWie; his nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, in-laws and his extended family Art Lucarelli and Teresa Tricomi. He was predeceased by his first wife, Jean (Lasher) Lombardo; his brother, Don V. Lombardo; and his sisters, Marie Panella, Teresa Mercuri, Anna Campolungo and Rita Vagnone. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center and at Van Rensselaer Manor for their care and compassion. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family Friday, March 30, from 4-7 p.m. in the Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc. 490 Delaware Ave., Albany. His funeral services will be held Saturday, March 31, at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum of Graceland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Stratton V.A. Medical Center (memo line Geriatric Care), 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY, 12208. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Mar. 28 to Mar. 29, 2018.

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Chris Szary

March 22, 2024

Tom and family, I send my thoughts and prayers to your family.

HERB AND DOT Sawotka

March 22, 2021

To our dear friend ,we still miss you and always remember the good times we had with you and Vi

herb Sawotka

March 22, 2019

Sam is still in our thoughts, we will never forget him and the good times we had with him and Vi.

Nancy Gregoli

April 2, 2018

Dear Vi,
Sorry to hear of Sammy's passing. He's now in heaven with my Mom and Dad getting ready to go for a long drive.
God bless you and your famil

The Gregoli Family

Anthony Mastroianni

April 1, 2018

I am a close friend to the Lombardo family. As I'm a close and special friend to his Daughter Sandra Draper who I have know for several years.

Sam, may you rest in peace.

April 1, 2018

Dear Vi ,so sorry to hear about the loss of our friend Sam. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. The camp was never the same after you left. Herb and Dot

March 30, 2018

To the Lombardo family, sorry about the loss of your dad. Very sincerely, Bob Sbuttoni

Chris Szary

March 30, 2018

Dear Tom and family ,my condolences and prayers to all of you,may loving memories help you. Chris Szary

Bernice Williams

March 30, 2018

To The Lombardo Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Sam was a great man! Loved this guy and his stories!

Rich Cullen

March 30, 2018

Vi, Sandy and the entire family I'm so very sorry for your loss. He was a gentleman and and an all around good guy who I enjoyed talking with about bowling and sports. Vi, I haven't seen you in quite a few years but I'll never forget how great you were with my children and the friend you were to my mother-in-law Anna Mae White. I'll keep you in my prayers. May Sam rest in peace with GOD for ETERNITY.

March 30, 2018

Vi sad to learn of Sam passing.many happy memories going wayback tony trotta,tarpon sp., fl

Richard Spinosa

March 29, 2018

I was sorry to hear of Sam's passing.

Maria Mercuri

March 29, 2018

To all my cousins, I will miss him so much. He was never without a joke, smile, or word of encouragement for us. I am so happy he got to know my husband Bob, with whom he had an ongoing "bromance." I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, your cousin Maria.

Sue Ferriero

March 29, 2018

Sandy - sending you and your sisters and brothers my sincere sympathy for the loss of your dad. So sad losing a loved one. I hope your memories will keep him with you forever. Sue Ferriero

March 28, 2018

Shelly, Ricky, Sandy, Tommy, Janice, and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your father like an uncle and remember him fondly. Shelly, I am so sorry I can't be there with you. Love, Laura xoxo

John Reith Jr

March 28, 2018

Sandy, Rick, Shelly and Tom and families, so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great guy, I remember him from his days as my parents insurance man. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. John Reith Jr. Albany NY

March 28, 2018

Shelly, Mike, Michael and Matt, sorry to hear about Sammy. He was a kind, compassionate, loving man. The world was a better place because of him. You're in our thoughts and prayers. We love you, Jeannie and Bill

Carol LaVigne

March 28, 2018

My Deepest Condolences..

Karen and Bill Tierney

March 28, 2018

Janis & family: So sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I have such fond memories of him whenever I stayed at your home in our H.S. days...such a kind - good looking man who always dressed so nicely. Bill and I send much love to all and know you have fond memories of a great guy.

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