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Sam passed away peacefully at his home
Surrounded by his loving family
on May 17, 2026, aged 56 years.
Loved and devoted husband of Frovi
Adored father of Sebastian, Sam, Stefania & Stephen
Loved Nonno of Sammy.
‘In our hearts you will always stay
Loved and remembered everyday
you never failed to do your best
Your heart was true and tender
You simply lived for those loved
and those you loved to remember.’
A requiem mass to commemorate the life of Salvatore Puglisi
will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church
62 Splatt St Swan Hill
on Friday May 22, 2026, commencing at 1.30 pm.
At the conclusion of the service a private interment will be held
in the Catholic monumental section of Swan Hill Memorial Park.
Rosary will be recited at Taverna Funerals
Serenity Chapel 168 Curlewis St Swan Hill
On Thursday May 21, 2026, commencing at 6.00pm
To Frovi and family, I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss of Sam. I will miss his fantastic sense of humour. He was a great man. All my love xxx
Wendy Selleck
To The Puglisi Family, thinking of you all at this sad time. We have many fond shared memories of Sam Tim & Mandy Purtill
Mandy Purtill
Dear Frovi, Steph & family Deepest sympathy to you all. May Sam’s memories live on within you all forever. He was a great man with the biggest heart. Very sadly missed.
Robyn Hewitt
To the Puglisi Family my condolences,so sorry to hear that Sam has passed away l’ve known your family for years took all the Children to school for a lot of their growing up years
Len Donnelly
Deepest sympathy to Frovi, Young Sam and families thinking of you all at this very sad time. Karen Notting and Tyson,Bronte, Coady.xx
karen Notting
To Frovi, Steph and family I’m so sorry to hear of your loss of Sam it is such sad news xxxx my thoughts are with you and your family during these tough times
Amy Alexander
Condolences and love to all of Sam's family. It was a pleasure knowing him. The family he leaves behind is a lasting testament to the man he was.
Tenneille B
Frovi and family, thoughts and prayers for you during this sad and difficult time, for you all. Sam was one of a best, always thinking of others, loved having Sam as a team member. Sam I will always remember the great times we had at work.❤️
Julie
Dear Frovi and family, we are thinking of you all and hold you in our hearts. One of the best in the business you were Sam. Rest up now darling man Love and thoughts from All management and staff at KAC Care.
Karen Carpinteri
To Frovi, Sebastian, Sam, Stef & Stephen and Families Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Your car club family is here for you, and we’re sending our deepest sympathy and support. May the memories, friendships, and good times shared along the road bring some comfort in the days ahead.
Mallee Cruisers Car Club
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168 Curlewis St, Swan Hill VIC 3585
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