Samuel Ralph Pietrofere, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on Nov. 19, 1952 to Michael and Violet (Schliar) Pietrofere in Glen Cove, N.Y.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for over 20 years and received several medals and honors. After his military service he volunteered at John J. Pershing Veteran's Hospital in Poplar Bluff and received a Presidential Service Award for the many hours he volunteered. To receive this award, you have to volunteer for a minimum of 1,000 hours.
Samuel is survived by his loving spouse of 26 years, Mary of the home; six children, Geraldine Gore of SC, Matthew Pietrofere of Saint Louis, Mo., and Shawn Pietrofere of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Andrea Pietrofere of St. Louis, Mo., George Pietrofere of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Cheyanne Pietrofere of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; four grandchildren and one great-grandson; and one, brother, Robert Pietrofere of N.Y.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Pietrofere; and his parents.
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