Salvatore “Sam” Armele

He was born Nov. 27, 1938, in Jamestown, a son of the late Sebastian and Clara Chiffin Armele.

He was a 1957 graduate of Jamestown High School.

Sam was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving as a communication expert in the U.S. Army from 1962-64.

He worked as a barber in California and Jamestown for many years.

Salvatore "Sam" Armele

He was a member of AMVETS, War Vets Recreation, American Legion, Eagles, Elks and Moose Lodges.

Surviving is a daughter, Lisa (Brian) Dalton of Jacksonville, Fla.; longtime companion, Carol Brosius of Jamestown; step-son, Anthony Brosius of Jamestown; grandchildren: Marie Pettit and Andrew Pettit both of Jacksonville and Justin Brosius and Alicia Brosius, both of Jamestown; and a brother, George (Jeannine) Armele of Jamestown.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Cordner Armele in 1970; a granddaughter, Toni Marie Brosius; and a brother James Armele.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Lind Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.

Friends will be received from 2-5 p.m. today in the funeral home.

You may leave words of condolence at www.lindfuneralhome.com.