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Samuel Alonge Obituary
Samuel "Slippery Sam" Alonge, 71, of Tamaqua died unexpectedly on Monday, April 15, 2024, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie (Demyanovich) Alonge, who passed away in 2019.
Born on Sept. 12, 1952, he was a son of the late Samuel and Sultana (Dardas) Alonge.
A 1970 graduate of Panther Valley High School, he was a lifelong musician, playing in several local bands since his teenage years. He was best known as a member of the Mudflaps and It Takes Two.
Sam was a loving and caring father and grandfather.
His life was enriched by music and, in his recent years, he loved to travel.
Surviving are a daughter, Sally Alonge, and her partner, Ryan Matalavage, of Tamaqua; three grandchildren, Thaddeus, Axel and Charlotte; his girlfriend, Jill Hargus of Allentown; a sister, Tony Schucavage of Pottsville; and several nieces and great nephews. He touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Service: Funeral service 5 p.m. Monday, April 22, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 101 N. Greenwood St., Tamaqua, with the Rev. Cindy White officiating. Call 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Zizelmann-Gulla Funeral Home, 500 E. Broad St., Tamaqua. Contributions in his name may be made to Starting Over Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 286, Schnecksville, PA 18078, or Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be offered at www.zgfuneralhome.com.
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Joanne Isett
May 8, 2024
We LOVED Sam and Maggie....Mudflaps sang at the Grantville Carnival for many years. I always requested Sam sing " The Lion Sleeps Tonight" From Wayne and Joanne Isett
Lori (Houtz) Becker
April 24, 2024
RIP Sam.
Nancy Strauss Boos
April 22, 2024
Condolamnces to Sammy´s Family. Sammy and my late Brother, David Strauss, were close friends growing up in Lansford. They bonded over their developing talents, Sammy on guitar and David on Saxaphone. Rest in Peace, Sammy.
John E. Koziski Nesquehoning
April 19, 2024
So sad of Sam´s passing . He touched my life we would get together with our guitars and learn all of those oldies. I just wrote him a letter 2 months ago and said he had such a great career in music and thanks for being a good friend
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Barbara winkler Scott
April 19, 2024
My sincere condolences to you, Sally and your children And the whole family. May he rest in peace with your mom.
Alrena Jones Krapf
April 18, 2024
I am very shocked of Sammy passing away we were very close while going to school he used to walk me to school every day he was a best friend of mine went to see him playing in the mudflaps he will be missed and I send my prayers to the family
David E Novak
April 18, 2024
Sincerest condolences to Sam's family and other friends. I was a graduating classmate, 1970 Panther Valley High School. May Sam Rest In Eternal Peace.
Larry & Amy Melnick Tamaqua Pa.
April 18, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Rest in Peace Sam,
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