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- Samuel J. Novara, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 in Schoellkopf Nursing Home in Niagara Falls, NY. Born on September 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Philip and Rosalia (Livecchi) Novara.
Sam attended local schools and graduated from Trott Vocational High School with a Regent’s Diploma in Industrial Chemistry in 1947. He attended the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Buffalo, NY and worked as a Lab Technician at Electro Metallurgical Co. in Niagara Falls, NY.
He enlisted in the US Airforce in December 1950, was trained as a photographer at Lowry Airforce Base in Colorado and was thereafter stationed at Burtonwood Airforce Base in England and at Wheelus Airforce Base in Libya. Returning to the states he was stationed at Travis Airforce Base in California and received his honorable discharge in December 1954.
Sam was a Lab Technician at Oldbury Chemical Co. and while employed there continued his education at The University of Buffalo. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in History and Government in 1959. He attended law school at UB while working part time at Pittsburg Metallurgical Co.; he also worked on construction during the summer months for Merrit, Chapman and Scott during the construction of the Niagara Power Project. He graduated with a Law Degree.
Sam was hired by the New Amsterdam Insurance Co. in Buffalo, NY as a Claims Adjuster and in 1964 became an associate in the law offices of Weissfeld, Rosenthal and Weissfeld in Buffalo. In 1993 he became associates with the law offices of Roscetti & DeCastro in Niagara Falls until his retirement in 2007.
On November 7, 1970, Sam married Eleanor “Ellie” (Migliazzo) Novara at Sacred Heart Church. Sam and Eleanor enjoyed traveling throughout many states across the country, Europe, and taking cruises, and most especially visiting their relatives in Italy.
In addition to his wife of 48 years, Sam is survived by his brothers-in-law, Thomas Migliazzo, Sr., Anthony (Patricia) Migliazzo, Rocco Migliazzo, Jr. (Lordes), Salvatore Migliazzo (Elaine) and his Aunt, Betty (late Anthony) (Etopio) Mariano. In addition, he is also survived by many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Sam was predeceased by a brother, Samuel Novara, his sisters, Lucy (late Dominic) Porreca, Antoinette Novara, Theresa (late Joseph L.) Rotella, Fannie Rotella-Smeadela (late Richard Rotella) (late Stanley Smeadela), Jeanette (late Robert) Beney, his sister-in-law Concetta (late Domenick) Paolone, his niece, Carmelette Rotella and nephews John Rotella and Thomas Migliazzo, Jr.
Visitation will be on Friday, August 9th from 4 – 7 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304. Family and friends are invited to attend Sam’s Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10 AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, 620 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Everyone please assemble at church. Entombment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY with Military Honors. Flowers are gratefully declined. If desired, memorials may be made in his name to a charity of one’s choice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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1929 - 2019 (89 years)