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Sam Maluso Obituary
04/10/1946 - 12/30/2020
Sam Anthony Maluso, 74, of Maumee, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Sam was born on Wednesday, April 10, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Sam and Velma (Pinkerton) Maluso. He married the love of his life, Pamela Bartlomain on Friday, December 4, 1981, and they shared 39 wonderful years together.
As a dedicated employee at the Postal Service for 38 years, Sam retired as Manager of Postal Operations of NW Ohio in April 2003. He was an avid golfer, enjoyed playing poker, and loved the Ohio State Buckeyes. Eighteen years ago, Sam received the life saving gift of a liver transplant, and three months ago was blessed with a kidney from his niece. He was a hard worker who loved spending time with his family and traveling to sunny Hilton Head Island with the grandkids. In addition, he reached a lifelong dream of visiting Italy with his wife and siblings in 2017. Sam's familiar face will be missed by many golf clubs around town, his Mesquite golfing buddies, and his family and friends.
Sam is survived by his devoted and caring wife, Pamela; loving children, Lisa (Mark) Levi of Maumee, Christine (Charlie) Szczechowski of Monclova, Rebecca Maluso of Inverness, FL, Carla (Brett) Rygalski of Waterville, and Marc Maluso of Maumee; adoring grandchildren, Luke and Joshua Levi, Samantha Szczechowski, Noah and Lucy Rygalski. He will forever be admired by his siblings, Richard (Betsy) Maluso, Patrick (Stephanie) Maluso, Joseph (Bernadette) Maluso, Tina Maluso, and Robert (Sandy) Maluso, and his special hero, Melissa Karman. Sam was preceded in death by his parents.
A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, January 7, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 104 E. Broadway Street, Maumee, Ohio 43537. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. To safely celebrate Sam's life, a memorial golf tournament will be held this summer. To view the Memorial Mass, the family encourages you to visit the St. Joseph Parish, Maumee Youtube channel. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Sam's name to Life Connection of Ohio, 3661 Briarfield Blvd, Suite 105, Maumee, Ohio 43537. Arrangements by Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, Maumee. Condolences may be made online to the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.
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Craig
January 10, 2021
I have played many rounds of golf with Sammy,we always enjoyed our time. As a matter of fact I had a couple of extra tickets to the Ohio State football game and we met there and reminisced about the old times. What a great time. Sam was one of the nicest guys ever and I will miss him.
Skip Ray
January 7, 2021
Just a great friend, and golfing partner. I will miss him, his wonderful spirit and humor and his integrity in everything will not be forgotten. God Speed my friend!!!!
Chris Terry
January 5, 2021
So sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. He was always available to lend me a helping hand at the Post Office. My prayers to Pam and his family.
Jim Petot
January 4, 2021
Sam organized many golf trips which I was privileged to attend. Those memories will be with me forever. Sam is great friend and shell miss him forever.
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Juliane Mitro
January 4, 2021
I did not know Sam very well, but I worked with Pam in Sylvania. I know what a loving and devoted wife she was, and it seemed like they had a dream marriage. My sympathies and prayers go out to Pam and all the Family.
Yolanda Resendez
January 3, 2021
Sam helped me when I needed it. God Bless
Gary O’Neill
January 3, 2021
I have wonderful memories of playing golf with Sam especially at 7:00am on Sundays. Rest In Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Marv Bojanowski
January 3, 2021
I was a postal worker , but didn’t know Sam during our time there. Got to know him just a few years ago when he went on our golf trip to Kentucky with us. Great guy, feels like I’ve known him much longer.always had a smile for you! Rest In Peace,Sam
Jan Hall
January 3, 2021
Pam and family, so sorry for your loss. Sam was one of the good guys at the Post Office.
Sincere condolences.
Bettyanne Walther
January 2, 2021
Rest well my friend.
GLENN STERLING
January 2, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Donna M Brown
January 2, 2021
I'm thankful that Sam was part of my postal family. We agreed and disagreed and I learned something useful from both. Gone too soon.
Laretta Rydman
January 2, 2021
Sam was a great man! He inspired myself, and so many others to seek advancement in the Postal Service. He will be sorely missed.
Colleen Reese
January 2, 2021
I'm so sorry... sending my deepest condolences to all of you...
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