Samuel Iacone
Born: Wed., May 19, 1926
Died: Fri., Aug. 12, 2016
Visitation
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Mon., Aug. 15, 2016
Location: Gang Memorial Chapel
Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 AM Tue., Aug. 16, 2016
Location: Blessed Sacrament Church
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Samuel Iacone
August 12, 2016
Samuel Iacone passed away Friday. Born to Pasquale and Josephine Iacone on May 19, 1926; he grew up in Eastwood and lived in Syracuse for 90 years. He graduated from Eastwood High School where he was recognized and awarded for his athletic skills as both a relay and marathon runner. Sam was drafted into the U.S. Army at the age of 18, serving his country in the European Theater. He was wounded, captured as a POW, and ultimately awarded the Purple Heart. Upon his return home, together with his father and brother he carved a successful career as a partner in the family business, Patsy Iacone & Sons Mason Contracting.
An avid outdoorsman, Sam was a member of the Oneida Lake Assn., and for 50 years he gave his family and friends wonderful summers at his camp on “Pop’s Lake” at Shackelton’s Point. Over the years he was also a member of the American Legion and the Society of the First Division. A communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church, Sam always put family first, and rarely missed a school concert, special ceremony, graduation or commemorative occasion.
With his family by his side, Sam was a 2015 participant in Honor Flight Syracuse -Mission 005. While it has been said that “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away”, the cherished memories of Sam by those who knew and loved him will live forever as he truly exemplified The Greatest Generation.
Sam was predeceased by his wife, the former Helen Szaraz, in 2003 -his bride of 55 years; two brothers: Francis and Richard Iacone; one sister, Annette Iacone as well as his lifelong friend and hunting & fishing partner, Jack Kelly.
He is survived by his five children, Suzanne Iacone, Patricia Ferrara (Carmine), Margaret Burke (Kevin), Carol Eaton (Andrew) and Daniel Iacone; nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, along with his niece, nephews and cousins. Special thanks to his kind , fun and comforting caregiver, Jody Lamitie.
Services 945am Tuesday at Gang Memorial Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am in Blessed Sacrament Church. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery Calling hours Monday 4-8pm at funeral home.
Donations in Sam’s memory may be made to Honor Flight Syracuse at www.HonorFlightSyracuse.org/donations or HFS, P.O. Box 591, Syracuse, NY 13209.
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Donna Houde-Williams
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Posted Sun August 14, 2016
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Iacone family during this sad time. Mr Iacone was a great and kind person. He would give me popcicles durning my loooong walks around the block as a kid. 😀
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Theresa Burkey
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Posted Sun August 14, 2016
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 SHADES OF ELEGANCE was sent by Visit Syracuse.
Carol and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and we hope you will always cherish the wonderful memories you shared with your dad and pop. He was an amazing man and a true hero in every sense.
Your colleagues at friends at Visit Syracuse
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Sharon Ianzito
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Posted Mon August 15, 2016
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Carol I was saddened to learn of your dad's passing and fully understand the pain of a daughter loosing a father... her super man! My thoughts and payers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
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Shelly Polge
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Posted Tue August 16, 2016
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Dear Carol and Family,
So very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."
From a headstone in Ireland.
God Bless.
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Patty and Randall Rhoades
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Posted Thu August 18, 2016
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Carol, Andy and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May the memory of your Dad's smile and laughter remind you of all the wonderful times you had with this great man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. God bless you all.
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