SARANTOS A. “SAM” SARANTOS age 89, beloved husband for 65 years of the late Georgia (nee Mersinas); loving father of Ellen Reech (husband Jeff), Thomas, and Steven (wife Marjorie); devoted grandfather of Benjamin and Eric Sarantos; cherished son of the late Thomas and Helen (nee Koumlaky); dearest brother of the late Anthony (wife Jenny); dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
Sam was born on February 5, 1932 in Gary, Indiana and passed away on February 24, 2021. He was a resident of Munson since 1965, formerly residing in Garfield Heights where he graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1950. Sam was an U.S. Army Veteran. He worked as a steel mill operator for U.S. Steel from 1955 until retiring in June of 1984. Sam also owned a pizza shop. He loved fishing, boating and traveling especially to the Carolinas. Sam was a Cleveland sports fan and was very social. He will be remembered most as a friendly and hard-working man who had a sense of humor and loved to talk to people. A devoted husband and father, Sam will be greatly missed.
Celebration of Life Service Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 1 PM at the Funeral Home (Visitation and Service will be livestreamed). Burial following with Military Honors at Maple Hill Cemetery in Munson, OH. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Sam at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) WEDNESDAY 11 AM-1 PM.
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Brenda Wickham
Dear Steve, Marj & extended family. We want to extend our sincere condolences in the loss of your dear Father and to let you know we will be praying for you all. Love, Brenda & Bill.
matthew
Tommy sorry for your loss no words can express how sad I am to hear of your dad‘s passing what a great human being no words can Express I wonderful of a man your dad was will keep you in our prayers to you and your family
John Zlocki
Tommy, please share our deepest condolences with your entire family. Andrea, myself, Ray, Andy, Jim and every single other person at Harry’s are missing him terribly. Specifically his wisdom, laughter and genuine kindness. He will forever be missed and never be forgotten.
Renee Kania
Tommy. I am so sorry for your loss. And time does not make it better. I miss Dad more now and wish for just one more day. Please let me know if you need anything. I love you. Ren
David Serkey
Sam was a great guy. He was well loved and had a good heart. Rest well, Sam
fritz grubb
Steve, Marjorie and family. So sorry for the loss of your father and father in law.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Fritz
Mansel Davey
I met Sam at Executive Caterers 20 years ago. He was always a pleasure to be with and have a chat. He was a genuine character who I will always remember. God bless you Sam.