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.