age 83, Modesto, CA.Sam passed away peacefully at his home in Modesto, CA.He was born June 21, 1930 to Anthony and Louise Turco in Omaha, NE. On April 15, 1956, he married the love of his life, Kathleen Mernin at St. Cecilia's Cathedral. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, older brother Joe, and his loving wife who passed in 2010. Survivors include his daughters Tammy (Joe) Lynch - Omaha, Tricia (Jeff) Houston - Dallas, TX, Diane (Dan) Domeier - Modesto, CA; grandchildren Angie, Alison, and Alex - CA and Matthew and Sarah - TX; 1 great grandchild; sister Rose Ritonya - Hanel; many nieces and nephews. Sam will be missed so much. He was a man who made the everyday seem a little less ordinary... a man who made a mark on this world and whose love of life will always be remembered.Visitation at St. Gerald's Lakeview Chapel (78thLakeview) Saturday, May 17th, after 9:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.. Interment Calvary Cemetery.
