Just heard about Sam’s passing today. We were business colleagues through my company in Dallas. Sam exhibited the highest professional standards and was so fun to be around.
Even as if write this, words cannot express how deeply saddened I am to read of Sam’s death. Although, I only spent a snapshot of time with you both in Houston…you and Sam were a highlight. Sam, will always exude happiness to me in my memories. I am sending love and prayers to you and the girls, and know you are loved!
Clara, In this time of grieving, please know that I will be praying for you and the girls. Sam was a good husband and friend to you and you and the girls will be in my prayers. Cindy
Such a shock to hear of Docs passing. He was a great friend who helped everyone he knew. The memories of throughout school and LSU can never be taken away. God bless the family. Your loss is felt by many.
Not only did we lose a great friend, but also a wonderful, kind and loving family member. Our hearts go out to you and your beautiful princesses. Our love for Sam will never diminish!!!!
Phil, Viki & Lauren
Sam will be missed by all that knew him. He was a great friend. Although we hadn’t seen each other in years we would talk every 6 months or so. We always picked up where we had left off. He always talked about his family and how proud he was of them. His laugh was infectious. So many great memories.
Sam will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with Clara, Grace, Sophie and the rest of Marcello family.
Dear Clara,
We want to send condolences from our family to yours at this time, and hope that you can all find comfort in the wonderful life you have shared.
Sincerely,
Jeff, Donna, and Sophie Hermann
Clara, I am so very very sorry for your loss! I loved Sam the first time I met him at Dance Across Texas. He has a beautiful heart and smile. Let us know how we can help you and the girls.
Sorry for your lose he was a great guy,my thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Wish we could have kept in touch after high school he was an inspiration to all of us thriugh out school ,band camp. Doc surly will be missed God bless his whole family!
John and I send our love, prayers, and condolences to the Marcello family, along with the confident hope that you will find comfort in God’s loving embrace.
Chris, I’ll see you when you get back,
Ann Romero
“Let us not look for you only in memory,
Where we would grow lonely without you.
You would want us to find you in presence,
Beside us when beauty brightens,
When kindness glows
And music echoes eternal tones.”
(“To Bless the Space Between Us”) John O’Donohue
With love and support, Mickey
Billy and I send our condolences to you and your family. I just met Sam in Lake Charles at his Mother’s service. He was so proud of his family and his children. My family,the Cagles,have always been connected to the Fertittas and have enjoyed and respected them so much. Billy cannot say enough kind things about the entire Marcello family. His memories of them are about an honorable dedicated family. Sam was surely loved. Donna shared that you all were a really close family and that love is what will bring some peace to one another. Again we are so sorry . Beth and Billy Loftin
So sorry to hear of Sammy’s passing…our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the girls. Bert and Doc made me part of their family when I was young and remember being there when Sammy was a baby and holding him and rocking him to sleep…he always had a special place in my heart and know he was a great husband and father…we will not be there for his funeral but will be remembering him and praying for you and the girls as you say your final goodbye to him…Love Cousin Margie.
“Your memory is my keepsake
with which I’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping;
I have you in my heart.”
Uncle Sam was an incredible person with the kindest of hearts. We will miss him dearly!
I am still in shock after learning of Sam’s death on Tuesday. I have known him and the Marcello family for many, many years. May God’s grace and strength fill the hearts, souls,and minds of all his family.
