Obituary for Samuel R. Geramita
Samuel R. Geramita, 72, of New Castle, passed away on Jan. 3, 2023 surrounded by his family following a car accident.
He was preceded in death by his father, James, his mother, Hazel and his brother, James Geramita, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Lou, who he fell in love with in 1965 on and remained until his death. He is also survived by a son, Jonathon and wife Jennifer of Boardman, Oh.
His memory will be eternal to his best little buddy, his granddaughter, Allison, who will always cherish him and remember his love.
He leaves behind his brother Gary (Cindy) of New Castle, his sister Dottie (Rich) Monico of New Castle and sister Nancy (Greg) Baeckel of Avon, Indiana, as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Sam and his brothers and sisters grew up in a home full of love and laughter and share a bond that has only gotten stronger over the years
Sam worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 44 years. He proudly did his job and got much joy from his co-workers and customers. To explain what kind of man he was, he had a route with several first-generation Italian immigrants and would translate the mail for them. He was beloved by many of his customers.
Sam also served in the United States Army National Guard for 29 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
As a husband he was loving and considerate, as a father he was patient and kind, as a friend he was loyal, supportive and always willing to help, as a grandfather he was energetic, fun and filled with love.
His family, though devastated by his unexpected death, will remember his goodness and try to live our lives that would make him proud.
The family will receive friends on Friday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform full Military Rites at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, followed by a Blessing Service conducted by Seminarian Dan Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his father, James, his mother, Hazel and his brother, James Geramita, Jr.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Lou, who he fell in love with in 1965 on and remained until his death. He is also survived by a son, Jonathon and wife Jennifer of Boardman, Oh.
His memory will be eternal to his best little buddy, his granddaughter, Allison, who will always cherish him and remember his love.
He leaves behind his brother Gary (Cindy) of New Castle, his sister Dottie (Rich) Monico of New Castle and sister Nancy (Greg) Baeckel of Avon, Indiana, as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Sam and his brothers and sisters grew up in a home full of love and laughter and share a bond that has only gotten stronger over the years
Sam worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 44 years. He proudly did his job and got much joy from his co-workers and customers. To explain what kind of man he was, he had a route with several first-generation Italian immigrants and would translate the mail for them. He was beloved by many of his customers.
Sam also served in the United States Army National Guard for 29 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant.
As a husband he was loving and considerate, as a father he was patient and kind, as a friend he was loyal, supportive and always willing to help, as a grandfather he was energetic, fun and filled with love.
His family, though devastated by his unexpected death, will remember his goodness and try to live our lives that would make him proud.
The family will receive friends on Friday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will perform full Military Rites at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday, followed by a Blessing Service conducted by Seminarian Dan Roberts.