"My father and I spent many evenings with Sam and Lee enjoying wonderful pizza and conversation at LaRoma Pizza. Thanks for all the memories. I will miss you, Sam. Rest in peace."
In loving memory of
Salvatore "Sam" Puleo
February 21, 1965 - November 30, 2022
Canton-Salvatore "Sam" Puleo, 57, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
He was born on February 21, 1965 in Cinisi, Sicily to Pietro and Santa (Biundo) Puleo. They preceded him in death.
He married Vicki Kemper and surviving is their daughter Alessandra "Allie" Puleo of Chicago, three brothers, Rosolino "Lee" Puleo of Canton, Vincenzo Puleo of Cinisi, Sicily, Andrea Puleo of Cinisi, Sicily, his partner in life Sheila Thomas, two nephews, Pietro and Anthony and six nephews and nieces living in Italy.
He was also preceded in death by one brother, Filippo Puleo.
Sam was in sales and marketing for LaRoma Pizza. He enjoyed sports, especially basketball.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 1-3pm at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton. A funeral service will follow at the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum in Hillside, IL on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 2 pm.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Cancer Care.
To leave online condolences or view Sam's video tribute, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Tributes
"Sam you are at peace and loved by your daughter and family, RIP "
"We are Sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father \"Sam\". From the day we meet him, he left a wonderful impression on our hearts. He will be truly missed. We pray he rise in the first resurrection at Christs\' coming. 1 Corth. 15: 20-23. Dr. And Mrs. Smith family "
"My whole family was sad to hear about Sam. When I think of Sam I think about how much he adored his baby girl. It was so evident. We lost a good man way too soon. RIP my friend. Sean G"
"Allie, Lee, so sorry to hear of Sams passing, many great memories in Alice Ingersoll with him and after practice pizza."
"Allie, Lee & family, We were so sorry to hear of Sam\'s passing! Such a nice man. Condolences to the family. Bernard & Linda Maxwell"
"A fellow classmate at CHS and a good man. Prayers to the family for comfort at this time. God bless."
"We were very saddened to hear of Sam?s passing! Our deepest condolences to Lee, his daughter & all the Puleo family, you will be missed! Rest in Peace Sam!"
"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May the encouraging words found at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort and strengthen the family through this difficult time. "
"Allie, Lee, and entire Puleo family--We will all miss Sam\'s hearty laugh. He certainly loved his family. I will keep you in my heart and know that Sam continues to be proud of you all, just as you are all proud of him. Martha Harr"
"Rest easy. Sam."
"Saddened to hear that Sam had passed. I haven\'t seen him in years, but I often tell stories about working at the pizza factory. Sam was always quick to smile and had a great sense of humor."
"Sending our deepest condolences to Allie, Lee and family! Sam was a great guy who was always wearing a smile on his face. We?re so sorry for your loss. Doug and Patty Schmidt "
"Very saddened to hear about his passing. Our Deepest condolences going out to his Daughter on the loss of her beloved Father. To his family and friends who knew and loved him. Very sorry for his loss."
"I\'m sorry to hear of Sam passing "
"My condolences to the family and much love to all. Allie, many memories of you and your father over at the house on Palm street. Seems like yesterday. Hugs"
"We are sending our deepest sympathies to you all. Many memories of late night pizzas and ball games. Our thoughts and prayers to you all. Tad and Barb"
"So sorry to see that he has passed. He was always so nice to talk with."