SALVATORE (SAM) CAMPANELLA

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SALVATORE (SAM) CAMPANELLA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Salvatore on September 19, 2004 at the Health Sciences Centre at the age of 62 years. Sam is survived two daughters, Catena (Nelson) Avila and Maria (Ryan) Campanella; grand-children, A.J. and Kristan Avila; brothers, Jack of Winnipeg, Santo, Benito, Pino, Carmelo of Italy; and sister Josephine of Italy. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Franka. Sam grew up on the island of Sicily and was a farmer until the age of 11 years. He was a vegetarian gardener for four years then moved on to construction work. Afterward he served with the army for 18 months. Sam then immigrated to Canada in 1964. He was employed at Motorcoach Industries for 37 years. He still enjoyed vegetable gardening in his later years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25 at 1:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sams memory to the Canadian Diabetes Association, 102 - 310 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S6. CROPO FUNERAL CHAPEL 586-8044

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 23, 2004