85, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2011. He was born in Patterson, NJ on February 13, 1926. Sam was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend and companion. Sam is survived by his 6 children – Tom Lapadura, Joanne Lapadura (Dean Walker), Jeanine Lapadura, Angelo Lapadura (Poopsie), Sherry Irwin (Warren), Julie Sossaman (Mark), his longtime girlfriend Geraldine Green, 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dogs Dixie and Tia. Sam is preceded in death by his wife Estelle Lapadura, 6 sisters and his parents. Sam’s love and laughter will be missed by so many. Rest in peace and always know you will never be forgotten. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00am, Thursday, June 23 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Ms.Jordan
To The Family, Please accept my deepest condolence for the loss of your dear love one. I would like to share some words of comfort from God’s word the Bible. John 5:28,29 and Acts 24:15 assures us that those who have fallen asleep in death have the wonderful hope to live again. Also take comfort in Revelation 21:3,4 where at that time SICKNESS,PAIN,DEATH,MOURNING,and OUTCRY will be things of the past, GONE FOREVER. Please take comfort in these encouraging promises.
Jill Virden
Please know that my deepest thoughts are with everyone of you at this time. Sam and Estelle were like family to me I spent so much time over at your house. Sam always treated me like family and I can remember going to Legen City with your family and having so much fun. I will miss him deeply and will always remember him calling me Jewel.
aj lapadura
He was the best father any one could say. I miss him every day cant stop thinking he is gone love always your som angelo.
Steve Woznicki
Please accept my belated condolences. I remember growing with Sams son Angelo my best friend. Sam was like my second Dad as I spent the night at Angelos house countless times and visa versa when we were kids. He was a strong guy worked hard a tough but fare man and he was funny as hell. My Dad and Sam were friends aswell, they were a lot alike. My heart goes out to the Lapadura family and to my old friend Angelo ,miss ya brother and know what your going through my as well has passed. Your Dad was and is deeply loved and missed. Hang in there brother . Hope to see you again someday. I think I owe you a hundred bucks . Steve Woznicki