Saverio J. Stramandinoli

December 2, 1929 - May 26, 2013

GENEVA - Saverio J. "Sam" Stramandinoli, 83 formerly of Wadsworth St., passed away on Monday, May 27, 2013 in the Living Center North. Friends may call at the DeVaney-Bennett Funeral Home, 181 N. Main St., on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 4-7 p.m. Members of the Winnek Post #396 American Legion will meet at 6 p.m. for a service for their departed brother, member of VFW Post #2670 will meet at 6:15 p.m. for a service and members of Geneva Council #272 Knights of Columbus will meet at 6:45 p.m. for a service for their departed brother. Membesr of the Fourth Degree will have an honor guard from 5- 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in the funeral home and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis de Sales Church. Entombment, with full military Honors, will be in St. Mary Mausoleum. Memorial contributions in his memory, may be made to Alzheimer's Research or to Happiness House. Sam was born in Geneva and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Michael and Mary Malcuria Stramandinoli. He served his country in the Korean War with the US Marine Corps. Sam owned and operated Sammy's Garage on East North St. for several years and later worked as the head of Vending for the Geneva Club Beverage Co. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish, Winnek Post #396 American Legion, Geneva V.F.W. Post #2670 and Geneva Council #272 Knights of Columbus. Sam joined the Knights of Columbus in 1968 and he served in virtually all of the chairs including Chancellor and Deputy Grand Knight, before being elected as Grand Knight in 1975. During his tenure as Grand Knight the Chaplain's Memorial at St. Mary's Cemetery was erected. Sam was awarded the prestigious "Golden Knight Award" for exceptional work in membership for the Order. Sam served as District Deputy for two years. He served on several local and state committees of the Knights of Columbus including all four Degree Teams. He served as President of the Finger Lakes Chapter for two terms from 1978 to 1980 and was named "Man of the Year" by the Geneva Council in 1981. Sam became a member of the Bishop John E. McCafferty Assembly, Fourth Degree, Geneva New York in 1970. He served as Commander of the Color Corps and as Captain became Faithful Navigator and served two terms in that office. Sam was appointed by the Supreme Board of Directors as Master of the Fifth New York District of St. Isaac Jogues Province in 1980 and served for two years. He is the only person from Geneva to serve in that position. Sam spent the greater portion of his life serving the Knights of Columbus and has continually conducted himself as an exemplary Catholic and a model Knight of Columbus. The principles of the Knights of Columbus, Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, have been the guiding force in the life of this Brother Knight. He is survived by his son: Michael (Jackie) Stramandinoli of Tarpen Springs, FL; his daughter: Lisa (Patrick) Hart of Geneva; his sister: Florence Ruff of Arvada, Colorado; Four Grandchildren: Michael (Stephanie) Hart, Paul Hart, Michael and Stephen Stramandinoli and his great grandson, Patrick Hart. And Several Niece, Nephews and Cousins. He was predeceased by his wife: Marlene in December of 2012 and his sisters: Angie Mettlock and Rose DeRosa and his brother Frank Stramandinoli.