Sam Panipinto - Roberson Funeral Home

Sam Panipinto

May 16, 1934 - September 9, 2006

SAM PANIPINTO, 72, of West Henrietta, New York and formerly of Port
Charlotte died Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
after a sudden illness.

He was born May 16, 1934 in Livonia Center, New York and moved to
Port Charlotte in the late 1950s from Livonia, New York and had just moved to
back to New York six weeks ago. Sam was a retired barber at Ladds Barber Shop
in Port Charlotte for many years before he retired in 1996. He was a member of
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Port Charlotte and as a young man served
in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by a loving family, his wife, Hope C. Panipinto of West Henrietta; two step-daughters, Mary Michelle Sofge of Mobile, AL and Monica Diane (Dan) Meservey of Atlanta, GA; two step-sons, Michael McKee(Leslie) Sofge and Mark Edward (Karen)Sofge both of Atlanta; six sisters, Mary (Don) Pickell of Rochester, Rose Davis of Rochester, Madeline Panipinto of Port Charlotte, Nancy (Roger) McCluskey of Port Charlotte, Teresa (Richard) Stefonek of Melbourne, FL and Joanie Sadler of Port Charlotte; 4 brothers, Joe (Dorothy) Panipinto of Port Charlotte, Carm (Marge) Panipinto of Rochester, Frank (Gail) Panipinto of Naples, FL and Jim (Virginia) Panipinto of Naples; 8 step grandchildren and 7 step great grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Sam will be dearly missed by all who knew him;
He will be gone but not forgotten.

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SAM PANIPINTO, 72, of West Henrietta, New York and formerly of Port Charlotte died Saturday, September 9, 2006 in Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY after a sudden illness. He was born May 16, 1934 in Livonia Center, New York and moved to Port Charlotte in the late 1950s from Livonia, New York and had just…

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I was very fortunate to have known Sam In Japan in 1956 and consider him a good friend. I have thought of him often through the years. He was one of a kind.

As I've grown up I've come to realize how lucky I am to have Sam as my Uncle. I respect and admire his strong faith in God. And I will carry fond memories of him until we meet again. Aunt Hope - Words can't describe how much we love you and Uncle Sam. Sam's life on earth was truly blessed the moment you entered. With faith and love, Bill Barb and Max

Dearest Sister, Sam will be missed and I understand and know how your heart aches for him.He was a fine man and you two were so happy and just shined with love for each other. In your heart remember that joy and some time down the road it will warm your broken heart to know that he is still with you in spirit. Hugs and love, your Sister, Candy

Nothing Gold Can Stay Nature's first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold Her early leaf's a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. Robert Frost (1875-1963) Aunt Hopie- All of my thoughts and prayers are with you. We all loved Uncle Sam so very much; he will always be remembered and cherished in our hearts. His soft and gentle spirit and his wonderful green thumb... We Love You, Jessica, Pailey and Paul To all of the sisters, brothers, and family, or prayers go up for you as well. That we will always remember where our faith lie and that we trust in the Lord for our strength! Blessings, Jessica

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Weep not for me nor wish me back, I am from pain now free, In my Saviour's arms I rest, That's where I longed to be. You watched for me beside my bed, Now I'll watch for you. And when you reach the Golden Gate, I'll come and lead you through. Joanie, May our Lord, thru the intercession of his Mother Mary and all the Angels and Saints, grace you & your family with peace knowing that your beloved brother is Home. With heartfelt sympathy, Yvonne & Matthew

The Dash I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of his friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning...to the end. He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the second with tears, but he said that what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth, and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash. What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard, are there things you'd like to change? For you never know how much time is left. (You could be at dash mid-range.) If we could just slow down enough to considerwhat's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. And...be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile, remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy is being read with your life's actions to rehash... would you be pleased with the things they have to say about how you spent your dash? ...Linda Ellis We are sure that Uncle Sam can be very proud of the way he spent his dash. We will miss his terribly.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.