Obituary: Moscatelli, Sam

Age 79

Wed., Oct. 7, 2015

MOSCATELLI, Sam 9/20/1936 ~ 10/01/2015 Sam, age 79, was born in Bracketville, Texas.

He went into the Army from 1954 to 1956.

He married Mary Ann Schulte in 1957.

Sam spent 30 years working for Columbia Lighting were he retired.

He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann of 58 years.

His sister Frances, his six children Debbie (John), Shane (Colleen), Cindy (Robert), Jay, Shari, Jodi.

He had nine grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, Lindsay, Connor, Cole, Jarred, Josh, Marriah, Haley.

A private family service will be held at Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 10:30 a.m., on Oct. 9th.

Any contributions can be made to Hospice of Spokane.

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