Conesus Lake: At age 53, Sam passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home on Conesus Lake. He was born in Rochester, NY to the late John and Sharon Ingallina. Sam is predeceased by his best friend; Gary Mitchell. Survived by his children; Sam Ingallina, Hailey Ingallina, and Gabrielle Ingallina, his siblings; John (Mary Ellen) Ingallina, Allison Ingallina, Tera Werner, along with Uncle Bill Caperton, his dog; Maggie and his many friends.
Friends and family are invited to call from 10AM-12PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia, where Sam’s memorial service will immediately follow at 12 Noon. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dad…
You were my favorite person to talk to every morning on my way to work… you always answered when I called.
Every time we talked you reminded me how lucky you were to have me, and actually was going to name me lucky…. Thankfully…. You didn’t because that name would’ve been awful to grow up with. But there was never a time that you let me forget it. There was never a time when you didn’t give me what I needed. I asked and you gave, the absolute best that you could. You always made fun of the $15 Starbucks drinks I had to have, and always told me I would save so much money if I just made coffee at home. And I always told you it wouldn’t taste the same and you snickered and would send me $20 and tell me not to spend it all one ONE drink..
Anytime you saw me, you hugged me… maybe a little too tight… and I would complain and say your gonna strangle me to death. I would give anything for one of those hugs right now.
Dominic loved you.. And he will always remember you I will make sure of it. when mom said no, papa always said yes… even to not one but 2 ice creams at a time. You got him his first fishing pole and took him on the dock without a life jacket, and had me panicking but always promised you’d jump in right after if he ever fell.
Your love, your patience, your understanding, your wisdom and your amazing sense of humour will live on forever.
I love you dad.
Lucky
Sam it’s taking a long time for it to settle In that you are not here any longer. We were best friends and brothers for so long. You impacted me in a way that no others ever wIll. You always had my back and I always had yours. I always thought I would’ve been the one to go first you had to beat me again. You entrusted me to be your daughters godfather and I Definitely did not live up to the expectation and I am always disappointed that I was not there more for you as we grew older and life‘s pulled us apart but you always stayed in my heart and I always considered you my best friend. I know you are looking down and still watching over your family and friends you have the biggest heart in the world and you truly did put people first. Rest easy my good friend we will be thinking of you and I will be here to help your family in anyway I possibly can your friendship was true and I will always consider you a brother rest in peace my friend.
One of the kindest and most caring person ever. He created beautiful things out of wood. Sammy had talent and a big heart. I will miss his laugh and warm
hugs. Chic too feels the loss. Sammy you will always be loved.
Catherine and Chic
Will miss you my friend. May you rest in peace.
Looking at pictures of past Christmas gatherings no too long ago. Saw a picture of Sam and brought a smile to our faces. Sam was a great host at the cottage for Mom’s 80th birthday. Peace be with you Sam.
Grandma will always miss you.
You had such an impact on our family. We will never forget the love and smiles you brought to our children’s lifes.. you were 1 in a million kind of man Sammy. Summers will never be the same with out you here to enjoy them with us. And no worries I’ll make sure the kids have there candy and a drink from there uncle Sammy. Rest easy my friend
Sammy- you taught me so much, I will appreciate that forever- you were the brother I never had but actually did- you always were there and looked out for me. You always cared and were there for everyone in your life. You are amazing. Everyone here is going to miss you terribly but we know that you are always looking over us (keep a special eye on UB for me;) I love you so much and we know that you are here for us all, your kind soul and thoughts with be with everyone you love-which is too many to count. Know that they all love you back 100x. We will miss you always~until we meet again. Xoxo. Give all my Aunts and Victoria huge hugs from us all!!!
I will love you to the moon and back Sammy-you’re the brother I never had-but did ? You were and are amazing in every way??. If no one told you they love you today (which I’m sure many amazing people have-you touched so many hearts). I love you. You brought joy into everyone around you, always a positive attitude and cheerful soul. You always put everyone before yourself. Your selflessness to everyone you cared about in your life is an inspiration to myself and I’m sure many more. I am happy that you are in a better place but know we will all miss you, until we meet again. Please keep a good look out on your UB for me when I’m in Texas. I love you Sammy??????
Sam! You helped shape me as a person. My first bad influence. My first best friend. My go to for my teenage debauchery. My go to when I wanted my daughter to experience my mothers side of the family! The only person I called to share what was going on in my life. There are good characteristics within me I can say were solely gleaned from witnessing you and how you were concerned about and appreciated everyone you knew.
Thank you for all the good times! The love you had for my daughter! The person you were!
I will miss you incredibly my Cuz! Camdyn will miss you incredibly!
With great sadness & love,
Camdyn and Jason
F*** … this is a shock and I can’t believe it! Johnny, I hope you’re okay and let me know if you need anything, seriously. Sammy was a great kid … many great memories.
Sammy was my friend. Did a ton of work for me and was very fond of my Dad. Sad day for all of us. I will miss him.
Sam was one fantastic person. He had a great personality with a kind and true heart. He was blessed with a great talent working with wood, quite a craftsman and artist. My late husband really enjoyed his company as did I. We will miss him.
Gonna Miss you Sammy
Sam Ingallina may be gone, but he will never be forgotten by anyone that knew him. He had the biggest heart and kindest and most given soul of anyone I knew. Sam was the finest craftsman also and if you gave him a piece of would and told him to make you the Sun and Moon by God that’s what you’d get , he was a true Artist. Miss you forever and always my dear friend!
My brother My friend I’m going to miss you with all my heart, thank you for the grandkids toy/blanket chest’s so many memories of you and the times we had, love you with all my heart and soul.till we meet again