"I was truly saddened, to the point of tears, to learn of the passing of Dr. Sam. My sincere, heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Sansone Family. And, thank you, Dr. Sam, for all the wonderful care you gave and the many kindnesses you showed to me and my family. We will miss seeing you out and about. May you rest in peace knowing you made a difference in so many peoples lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May they all find comfort in the wonderful memories of you. Warm hugs to you all. "
In loving memory of
Samuel Sansone
June 1, 1928 - September 20, 2018
Sam passed at the age of 90, September 20th, 2018 at home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by family. He is predeceased by his parents, Frank Josephine Sansone; brother-in-law, Enzo Faga, Esq. Sam is survived by his wife of 63 years, Norma (Faga) Sansone; children, Lisa Sansone, Dr. Mark Sansone (Jules), Lori (Scott) Resnick and Dr. James (Christine) Sansone; grandchildren, Jacob (Alicia Ewanyk), Lucas Jonathan Resnick, Hannah (Jordan Bowser) Howell, Samantha Mark-Vincent Sansone, Dominic Stella Sansone; brother, Dr. Frank (Vera) Sansone; sister-in-law, Gianna Faga; special cousins, Dr. Frances Marie Sansone, Josephine Sansone, Frank Faga Rudy LePore; many nieces, nephews, special friends colleagues.Special thanks to the many caregivers for the kindness and compassion they provided.
Dr. Sam started Sansone Dental Practice, LLP in 1957. Over his long career he built a successful practice which grew to include thousands of loyal patients. Before retiring in 2003, Dr. Sam was active in many dental organizations. He was one of the founding dentists of the Apollonian Dental Study Club and was elected to the American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists.
Aside from Sam's passion for dentistry, his first and greatest love was his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling and planning trips all over the world with his wife, children, and grandchildren. He found pure pleasure in the outdoors; always mowing his lawn, taking care of his pond, and maintaining the fig trees in his green house. One of his favorite family vacations was the annual snowmobile trip to Old Forge every February. He was the leader of the pack on his Artic Cat Z1000 up until he was 89 years old. Sam was a "Jack of All Trades" and "Master of All". He never went anywhere without his tools and always kept busy working on projects. He was a mentor to many, had a strong work ethic, and was generous beyond measure. He had a great appreciation for music, played alto sax in numerous bands, and loved to throw a great party.
Sam's life story will be shared at his visitation Sunday, September 23rd, 1-5 PM at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, September 24th, 10 AM at Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 5000 Mt. Read Blvd., immediately followed by his Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Lipson Cancer Blood Center, C/O RGH Foundation, 1299 Portland Ave., Rochester, NY 14621 or to Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, NY 14604 in his memory.
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"I am so sorry to hear about Dr.Sansones passing. My deepest prayers, strength & condolences to Mrs.Sansone, Mark & the whole family. You all had a very special relationship that will always be treasured. Kristen, Sylvia, Sarah & Summer Brennan"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. Please know we are thinking of you. Peter & Wendy Micca"
"May your memories warm your heart and bring a smile to your face. Sending our thoughts and prayers of strength."
"To the Sansone family, our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone, Sam was a long time neighbor in our neighborhood, who will be missed.............God Bless..........Doug and Betty"
"Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers to you guys "
"I am so sorry for your loss Lisa and your family. The obituary is very loving and i am sure you will miss him. Please know that i am thinking of you all. Ed"
"Thoughts and prayers are with all of you...with our love and sympathy, Jeanette Palumbo & Family"
"I'm sorry to hear of Dr Sansone's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with this family. "
"We are sad to hear of Dr.Sam He was a good man. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Sansone family during this difficult time. With love, Remo & Josie Tasillo"
"Lori & family - my condolences. You had many years with, and I am sure very precious memories of your dad. But it is so hard to say goodbye, even so. Sending love and good wishes to you all."
"So sorry to learn of Dr. Sansones passing. Our thoughts and prayer are with the family. "
"Dear Lisa and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I do know what you are going through. Time will lessen the pain and loss, and eventually thoughts of him will bring a smile to your face, rather than the tears of loss and sadness..That how parents would want us to remember them.. Your father was a wonderful man. My sympathies go to you and your family.. God Bless"
"Sansone Family; I know your hearts are aching like never before but we all know that we all live with the knowledge that someday we will all meet again. Your dad lived his life for his family and did one hell of a job. Remember the trips you all had together and how happy you all made him just being family. Knowing the pain of death within my own family I can say I know where your at. There are no words I can tell you to make you feel any less sad and lonely right now, but I can say you all made your dad a very proud man. R.I.P. Sam-- you made a huge impact on many peoples lives and will never be forgotten. Sincerely-- Steve Klaassen"
"Jamie, Mrs Sansone, Lisa, Lori and Mark, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. My fondest memories of Sam involved soccer games and skiing. There wasn't a game I played with Jamie where you couldn't find him there to watch and cheer us all on. I also have vivid memories of skiing behind him at Bristol Mountain amazed at how graceful he was on skis. He was just always there for us as we grew up. While I lost touch over the years I will always have fond memories of him and your whole family. Prayers for you all from the entire Stelljes family. "
"I'm am so sorry for this huge loss to the family. Sam was a wonderful man,husband,father and grandfather. He life will never be forgotten. He was always so kind to me,even when I was not the best person to him. God's love to you all."
"Sansone family...so very sorry for your loss. Janine Metzger and family"
"To the family, My sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. Losing someone that means so much to you is very hard, so I hope that the words at Psalms 34:18 and 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 can bring you much needed comfort. "