Samuel Paul Mennetti

Samuel Paul Mennetti, 82, of Punxsutawney, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at the Punxsutawney Area Hospital.

He was born February 7, 1937, in Punxsutawney, and raised in the outskirts of Anita by his mother Helen (Aaron) and father Paul Mennetti.

Sam and his beloved wife, Lois Jean (Dinger) Mennetti recently celebrated their 61stanniversary on November 3rd.

He was a 1956 graduate of the Punxsutawney Area High School.

Sam was a proud employee of Stockdale Mine Supply as a driver salesman for over 30 years. He was a member of Saints Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church.

He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting for that big buck, dedicating his time to the annual SSCD lawn festival, gardening, and winemaking. He was a man that truly enjoyed staying busy, but most of all he loved spending time with his family.

Sam was the father to three children; Laurie Lettie and husband Rex, Jeffrey Mennetti and wife Lisa (Lowmaster), and Tracy Bash and husband Jerry, all residing close by in Punxsutawney. He is survived by six grandchildren; Joelle DiTucci, Jera Mennetti, Danica Piovesan, Logan Mennetti, Luke Mennetti, and Jaci Mennetti. He was also blessed with a great-grandchild, Thaddeus Piovesan. He is also survived by brothers Thomas Mennetti and wife Suzanne of South Carolina, Richard Mennetti and wife Sandy of Erie, PA, Robert Mennetti and wife “Chickie” of Punxsutawney, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Kathy Ross.

Friends will be received from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 9, 2020, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.

A funeral mass in honor of Sam will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Saints Cosmas & Damian Roman Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Sam, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or to the SSCD School/Lawn Festival.

Interment will be in Hopewell Cemetery, Punxsutawney.

Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com


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