He was born in Batavia on July 2, 1944 a son of the late George and Helen Cichocki Tomaselli.
Sammy was a veteran of the US Navy having served from 1963 to 1967 and attained the rank of SK3. He was retired from General Mortors Valeo in Rochester and had worked for the City of Batavia for many years. He was a fan of the Cleveland Indians and enjoyed golfing, bowling and numerous other sports.
Surviving is his wife, Nancy Aliano Tomaselli whom he married over 40 years ago. A daughter, Ginelle (Greg) Ireland of Batavia. Daughter Jennifer and step children, Nicholas, Christine and Cheryl. Nine grandchildren and a great granddaughter. A sister, Georginne (Jack) Majerus of Batavia, two brothers, George Jr. (Maxine Parada) of Medina and James (Connie Chatley) of East Pembroke. Brother in law, Irvin Bartz of Batavia. He is the brother of the late Diane Bartz. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins also survive.
Friends may offer their condolences, thoughts and fond memories at the J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC., 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA on Monday (June 30, 2014) from 4 – 8 PM. Full Military Honors will be conducted at 7PM on Monday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday at 10:00 am at Ascension Parish (corner of Sumner and Swan Streets, Batavia).
Those desiring may make memorial offerings to Genesee Cancer Assistance, 16 Bank St. Batavia, NY 14020.
Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA. RONALD P. KONIECZNY, DIRECTOR .
