Rochester, NY: December 9, 2022, at age 72. Sam is predeceased by his father, Dominick J. Leone. He is survived by his daughters, Tanya (Mark) Sandow, Rachel (Jamie) Gagnon and son Michael (Vanessa); 7 grandchildren, Tyler, Lexi, Savanna, Sabrina, Maddie, Giavanna, and Serafina; Mother, Carmella; brother Ralph (Juanita) and sister Debbie; other loving family and friends.
Retired from Bausch and Lomb, Sam was a lifelong NY Yankees and Buffalo Bills fan. His grandchildren were his life. Sam was a proud veteran of the United States Navy.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ in Sam’s memory.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 19th 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at The American Legion, Harvey C Noone Post # 954, 6444 Buffalo Rd, Churchville, NY 14428.
We worked with Sam at Bausch & Lomb. He was a great guy. Sending our deepest condolences to you and all your family. RIP Sam …
Sammy, you and Ralph were more than cousins when I was growing up. You were my friends and protectors.
Thank you for all the good times and loving memories.
We are family in life and in death.
My love always, Diane
I will miss you, Uncle Sammy. Rest in peace. ❤️
Worked with Sam @ B & L. He was such a warm, kind soul. Rest in Peace, my friend. Condolences to family.
Sam was a beautiful soul and a good friend. Worked with him for many years at Bausch & Lomb and had many great memories. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family.
Sorry for your loss. Worked with Sam at Bausch & Lomb. We had some good times and good laughs.
I remember the fun times at the bowling alley.
He will be missed
Worked with Sam at Bausch & Lomb and bowled with too. My condolences to the family RIP my friend.
I am so very sorry for your loss, Sam was awesome! We worked together at B&L and we not only worked together but we were buds outside of work. Sam always had such a happy disposition, laugh, he was a joy to be around and he will be so very missed. My Deepest and most heartfelt Condolences to all of his family.
So sorry for your loss, we have fond memories of Sam and his family, visiting them at their house and campsite. May he rest in peace.