Obituaries
Samuel S. “Sam” Gigliotti, 63
January 14, 2014
Samuel S. “Sam” Gigliotti, 63, of Ephrata passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at home. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Dominic and Dorothy (Bowker) Gigliotti. He was married to Karen A. (McDonald) with whom he shared over 14 years of marriage.
Sam received a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Duquesne University and went onto attend law school at Duquesne. He was a product services manager for Paul Wurth, Inc. for many years. He was an avid sports fan and coached in both football and basketball. The last team he coached was the 9th grade girls’ basketball team at Ephrata High School and previously coached girls and boys basketball at St. Therese Catholic School in Munhall, PA.
He was an avid Steelers fan, a history buff and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Colton, who he considered to be his best friend.
Sam was of the Catholic faith.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice & Community Care, especially Mike and Kim, for the exceptional compassion and care that was provided to Sam throughout his illness.
In addition to his loving wife Karen, he is survived by 2 sons, Mark Gigliotti, husband of Megan, of Coatesville, Richard “Richie” Gigliotti, of Pittsburgh, and a daughter, April Hammer, wife of Fred, of Red Lion, PA and their mother, Mary Carol Gigliotti. Also surviving is a step-daughter, Lori Jeffries, of Ephrata, 2 stepsons, Michael “Mike” Jeffries, of Lancaster, Timothy “Tim” Jeffries, husband of Mary, of Lititz, and 4 grandchildren, Colton, Olivia, Gabriella, and Grace.
A Funeral Service will be at 4PM on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Friends will be received from 2-4PM at the funeral home on Saturday. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sam’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page
Condolences to the Family
January 22, 2014
We will always remember how Sam would call his nieces and nephews when they were bad in December and pretend to be Santa! The kids would be amazed and well-behaved after that! Sam was awesome!
Janine and Beth
January 21, 2014
My deepest sympthy to the Gigliotti Family. sam’ s father Domick was my God father. Sam and I played together when we were childern.. I just heard the sad news of sams passing from my cousin rosie marie Rizzuto.
“Riposare in pace “Dio Benedica”
Vinnie Cristiano
January 18, 2014
I’m so glad I got to spend some time with Sam at your home on Christmas Day. I will miss talking Pirates Baseball with him and all the great information he shared with me over the years. He was a wonderful man and I appreciate all the advice he gave so freely. Sending prayers to the entire Gigliotti family. May he rest in peace.
Steve & Christina
January 18, 2014
Karen, Please know that you are in my prayers. Sam certainly was such a great guy. He will be missed. I will never forget his smile or sense of humor. I will also hold onto the stories he told. My favorite was the alligator story. I look forward to seeing him again in Heaven, where he will be able to walk, breath and have no more pain. GOD bless you. Kim Manspeaker
January 16, 2014
So very sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. We were distant cousins. Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. Rose Marie and Camillo Rizzuto
January 15, 2014
What a cute picture of Sam without a beard! Sam was so lucky to be at home surrounded by loved ones when his time came. Now he is young and strong again and watching over his family from Heaven. Rest in Peace, Sam.
Janine and Jeff
- Visitation
- Saturday, January 18, 2014
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
- Map and Directions
-
Get Maps and Directions > - Services
- Saturday, January 18, 2014
- 4:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
- Map and Directions
-
Get Maps and Directions >