Sam J, DiGiovanni - 87
11/5/1928 - 5/26/2016
Olympia Fields, Illinois
Sam J. DiGiovanni age 87. Longtime Olympia Fields resident, born and raised in Chicago Heights. Retired in 1986 as a Partner at Arthur Anderson & Company. Graduate of Bloom Township High School and Indiana State University. U. S. Navy Veteran. Longtime Member of the Olympia Fields Country Club and Bay Hill Club, Orlando, FL. Past President and longtime Director of the Western Golf Association, Evans Scholars Foundation Trustee (WGA). Sam’s charismatic nature and enthusiasm for life was evident in his passion for family, golf, cooking and the finer things in life. He left a lasting impression on all that he touched in his 87 delightful years. Husband for 50 years of the late Doreen nee Massetti. Father of Nick (Tonya Roberson Japp), James (Diane) and the late Perry (Misty) DiGiovanni. Grandfather of Jennifer Smucker, Jessica, Michael, Ryan and Sam DiGiovanni. Brother of Joseph (Sharon), Nick (Sharon) DiGiovanni and the late Josephine (late John) Zaranti, John (Barbara) and baby Giuseppe DiGiovanni. Devoted friend and companion of Charlotte Horan. Beloved cousin, uncle, and friend of many. A memorial mass will be celebrated Friday June 17th, 10:00 AM at St. Anthony Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail Ave, Frankfort. A luncheon reception and celebration of Sam’s life immediately following at Olympia Fields Country Club. In Lieu of flowers, memorials to Evans Scholars Foundation, 1 Briar Road, Golf, IL 60029. The link for online donations is: www.wgaesf.org/memorial For further service information please contact Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights, IL., 708 481-9230 or panozzobros.com
Mass:
Friday June 17, 2016 Funeral Mass 10:00 AM St Anthony Church, 7659 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort
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