Salvatore N. Montevideo
January 01, 1923 - April 11, 2017
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Salvatore N. Montevideo
January 01, 1923 - April 11, 2017
Obituary
Salvatore (Sam) Natale Montevideo, 94
Sam Montevideo joined his wife, Grace in paradise on April 11, 2017.
Sam was born on Christmas Day in 1922, in San Giovanni di Gerace, Calabria, Italy. He was the oldest of four children born to Angelo and Maria Josephina Montevideo.
As was quite common in the early part of the 20th century, Sam’s father immigrated to the United States seeking a better life for his family. Sam immigrated in 1940 to join his father in Ohio, and three years later after WW II broke out, 20-year-old Sam joined the United States Army to fight for his new country. He served with the 752nd tank battalion in Italy as an interpreter for the tank battalion commander.
After the war, he returned to the United States where he met and married his wife of 55 years, Grace Giangardella. They made their home in Niles, Ohio and together they raised four sons. Sam supported his family as a millwright, in a career that spanned 45 years, working first at National Gypsum and then General Motors, Lordstown Division (Ohio).
Sam greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and friends and sharing food and wine with them. He was an avid gardener, skilled handyman, and a good cook who made delicious sausage and other Italian specialties. Sam loved to play cards and played every week with his friends. For more than 50 years he was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic Men’s fraternity.
Sam is survived by his four sons: John (Deborah) Montevideo, of San Clemente, Michael (Karen) Montevideo and Gregory (Mary) Montevideo of San Juan Capistrano, and Richard (Candy Ann) Montevideo of Dana Point. Additionally, he has six grandchildren: Matthew (Kristin), Johnny (Christine), Michael, Amanda, Kevin and Steven; and two great grandchildren, Tessa Grace and Lucas.
He is also survived by siblings, Joseph (Maria) Montevideo and Mary Jane (Eddie) Mosca of Niles, Ohio.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo & Maria Josephina and his brother Philip.
There will be a Memorial Mass celebrating Sam’s life at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 24th at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church in Dana Point, which will be followed by a ceremony at El Toro Memorial Cemetery and a reception at the residence of Richard and Candy Ann Montevideo.
In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made in his name to either the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital.
Arrangements are being handled by O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653. Friends and family may also send condolences and view his obituary at www.oconnormortuary.com.
5 responses to Salvatore N. Montevideo
vickie says:
April 20, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Greg and all of the Montevideo family. :pray::skin-tone-3:
Vickie Melillo Janik says:
April 20, 2017
Vickie Melillo Janik
Archie Jackson Jr says:
April 21, 2017
My father, Archie Jackson, worked with Sam for many years, first at National Gypsem and then at General Motors. They were great friends over the years. I remember Dad talking about Sam’s cooking and his hot peppers. So, sorry for your loss. Archie Jackson Jr.
CHARLES MARINO says:
April 23, 2017
MY BEST FRIEND. THE FATHER I NEVER HAD. ALWAYS PROMISED TO LET ME KNOW IF I WON THE CARD GAME. ( RARELY). WATCHED EVERY PENNY. BUT WOULD NEVER LET YOU PICK UP THE CHECK. HE PAID WITH THE MONEY FROM OUR CARD GAMES. HE IS ALREADY MISSED. LOVE BOB
Anna Kotyuk says:
April 24, 2017
Have so many meteorites with your Dad and Mom too numerous to mention. So glad we were able to spend time with him this past year. He has given all of us something to hold dear and great memories. Love all of you! Our deepest sympathies!!! Love, Anna ,Mike ,Emily and Monica Kotyuk