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Samuel Svita Obituary
Svita, Samuel L. 87, of Melrose Park, beloved husband of 59 years of Dolores (nee Esbrook), loving father of Albert (Holly), Donald (Adelia), Daniel and the late David, proud grandpa of Elizabeth, Crystal, Samuel, Nichole, Caitlin and the late Christina, dear brother of Mary Spata, and the late Jenny and Beatrice, uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Ave. (at Broadway/19th Ave.) Melrose Park, to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Info 708- 344-0635. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Svita
Eileen Conner
May 25, 2009
Sam,
Your laughter and stories will be missed everyday. I loved you like a grandpa. Forever in my heart. Thanks for your strong spirits you gave me on my cancer. RIP Love you much.
Carmella Markett
March 20, 2009
My father, Frank "Ginn" Serpico was a cousin of "Uncle Sammy". My sisters and brother did not hear about his death in time to pay our respects in person. We are so sorry for your loss...and will always remember the wonderful smile that was ever present on his face...
We know that there is now a great reunion of the "Clippers Club", let the card games begin....
samuel svita
March 12, 2009
MY grandpa was the most amazing man i know, and the smartest. Everyday will get a little bit easier i know, but losing him was one of the hardest things i have ever had to face. I will miss his neverending smile that lit up rooms, and his stories were always amazing. I love you soo much grandpa, the fight is over now, Rest in Peace. you will forever be in my heart!
love always, your best pal,
Sam Svita II
Jerry Wolski
March 10, 2009
A great friend & many happy times we had,God Bless....
Linda Svita
March 10, 2009
Sam will be greatly missed! His smile could light up a room. Even though I wasn't married to his son Donald anymore he still referred to me as his daughter in law. That meant alot to me. Don, Al & Danny - I too know what it's like to lose a father. I lost mine at a young age. You were blessed to have him for so long. To the grand kids - cherish all the memories - they will never fade. He loved you ALL so very much!! Dee - you know you have a large & strong support group. WE are ALL here for you & always will be. It is comforting to know that most of you were with him when he took his final breath. It was a peaceful passing surrounded by his loved ones. May God bless you ALL & give you the strength to get thru this difficult time.
With All My Love
John & Kathy Riehle
March 10, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was a great man. We will miss him.
Crystal Svita
March 10, 2009
WE WILL MISS YOU!!
Crystal Svita
March 10, 2009
Grandpa,
Words cannot express how much i love and miss you!! Going through your pictures and looking back at what a great life you had is something i'll never forget! You ment soooo much to sooo many! All the stories you have told me will always be forever in my heart. The love you had for grandma is something in itself! I will take you everywhere i go...knowing what a strong man you were! Know we are all going to be ok!! We know you are watching over us with every step we take! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!
If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I would walk rite up to heaven,
And bring you home again.....
Bruce Hartje
March 10, 2009
A long time friend of my fathers, a good man who always brought a smile and a laugh to those around him. Rest well Sammy.
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