Salvatore A. Crisafulli

WESTERLO - Salvatore "Sam" A. Crisafulli, 84, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born on March 30, 1935 in Albany and was the son of the late Carmello and Paulina (Sidoti) Crisafulli. He served proudly in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Private First Class and he received the Good Conduct Medal. He was a co-founder of Crisafulli Brother's Plumbing & Heating in Albany for over 30 years, before retiring in 1986. He was dedicated to the N.Y.S. Conservation Region 4 Council and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating on the Hudson.

Sam is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Martha A. (Tibbetts) Crisafulli; his loving children, Susan (Matty) W. Lennon, Mark A. (Patricia) Crisafulli and Cynthia A. Young; his cherished grandchildren, Shawn Williams, Ashley (Scott) Harris, Martyna Crisafulli, Christopher Young and Hannah Belle Young; his adored great grandchildren; his sisters, Mary Pannetti and Paulina (Tom) Dorsey and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, Matthew W. Crisafulli and his brothers, Anthony Crisafulli and Carmello Crisafulli. He will be fondly remembered by his family and friends with love.

Funeral services will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, October 2, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Calling hours will precede the service from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Interment will be at Memory Gardens, Colonie.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, #405, Albany, NY 12205 in memory of Salvatore A. Crisafulli.

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