Sunday, May 20, 2018
My heartfelt condolences go to Nickie and her family on the loss of her loving brother Sam.
What a joy it was to have known Fr. Sam. I first met Fr. Sam in April 1969 in Rome at the Ordination of my Dad, a late vocation (69), Rev. John P. Smith, Canisius College 1918, and former Chaplain at St. Elizabeth's Home in Lancaster. Fr. Sam befriended my Dad through their many years, and were like a father-son relationship. It was his smile, friendliness, graciousness, sense of humor and yes his excellent cooking, that made one immediately feel at ease and enjoy his company and wisdom, whenever in his presence. How blessed my family and, especially my Dad, were to have known such a priestly servant, who served his faithful, community and church in God's love for 69 years, Rest in peace Fr. Sam, for your reward will be great.
