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Sam Vescio

1943 - 2026

BORN

1943

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home

1211 North Seminary Avenue

Woodstock, Illinois

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Feb. 19, 2026

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Funeral Home

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Sam Vescio Obituary

Vescio, Sam

It is with great sadness that the family of Sam Vescio announces his passing on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 82 years. Sam will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Sandra, and his children, Sam (Grace), Thomas, and Susan (John). Sam will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Dianne, Sam, Adrienne, Megan, Naomi, and Samantha (Joseph). A memorial service in memory of Sam will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m., at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N Seminary Ave, Woodstock, Illinois.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Memorial service

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Funeral Home

1211 North Seminary Avenue P.O. Box 22, Woodstock, IL 60098

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1211 North Seminary Avenue P.O. Box 22, Woodstock, IL 60098

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