OCCHIPINTI – Salvatore (Sam)

Born on January 4, 1948. Passed away July 26, 2023.

With great sadness we announce the sudden loss of Sam Occhipinti.
Loving husband to Connie.
Beloved father of Sandra, Tony, Sharon and Carolyn. Father-in-law to Iain, Suzanne, and Tim.
Cherished grandfather to Fynn, Nathan, Harper, Lauren, Lucy and Georgie.
Brother to John (dec.), Joe, Vince, Nancy, and Mary.

We will always remember his smile,
wit and curiosity,
and will miss him dearly.

Funeral Notice
St. Laurence's Catholic Church Ogilvy Street, LeongathaView Map

A Funeral Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mr Salvatore (Sam) Occhipinti will be offered at St. Laurence's Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on THURSDAY August 10, 2023, commencing 11.00am.

This Service will be livestreamed, to view please   CLICKHERE

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Korumburra Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Stroke Foundation. Please donate by using the following link,

https://strokefoundation.org.au/how-you-can-help/ways-to-donate/an-in-memorial-gift/in-memory-donation?fbclid=IwAR2HJggseRTFxGOtRutEVVNqdONQxwHB4mKdqVaTtlY7AaWKdcCdhUilsmk#how

Tributes
  1. Thoughts and prayers are with you
    Connie happy memories playing bowls and meeting up with Sam at. Meetings
    Denise Michael Corless

    Denise. Corless July 31, 2023
  2. Condolences to Connie and family thinking of you at this sad time.
    Jennie & Brodie

    Jennie Kennedy July 31, 2023
  3. Our deepest sympathy to the entire the family in this time of sorrow. We remember Sam as always a kind and gentle person. May he rest in peace.

    Vincenza Pepi, Francesca Fijat, Lena Mazzone and families.

    Francesca Fijat August 1, 2023
  4. Our deepest sympathy to the entire the family in this time of sorrow. We remember Sam as always a kind and gentle person. May he rest in peace.

    Vincenza Pepi, Francesca Fijat, Lena Mazzone and families.

    Francesca Fijat August 1, 2023
  5. Our thoughts are with you all. Our lives were made so much better having known Sam. He will be missed. Love to you all, Julie and Bernie Watt and families.

    Julie Watt August 1, 2023
  6. Our sincere condolences to Connie and the extended families. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sad loss.

    Henk & Leni Piening August 1, 2023
  7. We will miss you Dad. So sad that you have left us so early. Appreciate the time that we did share with you. Love you always.

    Sandra Occhipinti August 1, 2023
  8. Our deepest condolences to commare Connie his children Sandra Tony Sharon Carolyn grandchildren and to all the Occhipinti families we are so sorry for for the loss of Sam he will always be remembered with fond memories

    Frances and Sam nobile and family August 1, 2023
  9. Sincere condolences to you all. Sam was always kind and welcoming and I enjoyed my recent chat with him a few months ago. Love to you all.

    Leanne Parini August 1, 2023
  10. So sorry for your loss!
    Fond memories made when Sam came to visit the Zenobia st house.
    Much love to you all.
    Lee, David, Alex, Matt and Milly

    Lee Abbott August 1, 2023
  11. A great man of such wonderful character.
    Your smile and welcoming demeanour shall be remembered. Best wishes through this time for all family & friends

    Trev Phillips August 2, 2023
  12. We are so sorry for your loss to you all from Giuseppe Tumino, Graziella Tumino and family. Sending much love to you all.

    Giuseppe Tumino, Graziella Tumino and family. August 2, 2023
  13. Our Deepest Sympathy to you all in the family. Sam will be sadly missed by all and will always be remembered for his huge smile and great character always willing to chat and his friendliness to all.
    May he Rest in Peace. Joe & Vera Firrito & Family.

    Vera Firrito August 2, 2023
  14. Our sincere sympathy, Sam was always smiling,we know he was kind and ready to have a chat.

    Jillian Matthies August 2, 2023
  15. To Connie and the entire family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
    Dear Sam will be sadly missed.
    Our love to all
    Jill Copp and Simon Copp

    Jill Copp August 2, 2023
  16. To Connie, Joe and Occapinti families. I will surely miss our memories that we shared about Mountain View and Poowong East School days
    I’m sorry I’m away and can’t be with you. Rest In Peace dear Sam. Jennifer Snape. née (Burchett )
    Warragul.

    Jenny Snape August 3, 2023
  17. Dear Sandi & family, I’m so sorry to learn of the loss of your Dad. Sending love and thoughts to you and all at this sad time. Lisa, Mark, and Matilda O’Malley xo

    Lisa O’Malley August 4, 2023
  18. Sincere condolences to all the family he was a true gentleman. Had fun times working with Sam. He will be sandy missed
    John Faye surace

    John surace August 5, 2023
  19. Condolences Connie to you and all your family

    Nick and Cecilia De Maria August 5, 2023
  20. For all the occhipinti family offering sincere condolences on this sad time. Sam always had a smile on his face and I will remember him with fondness.
    Sharon Nicita

    Sharon.Nicita August 6, 2023
  21. To Connie and all Sam,s family our thoughts are with you at this sad time. We have been Sam and Connie’s neighbour,s ever since the moved into Leongatha. We will sadly miss him . We are sorry we can’t be with you all on Thursday. Leonie and Alan Hanks

    Alan W Hanks August 8, 2023
  22. Condolences to Connie, & all of Sam’s children grandchildren & extended families.

    Thinking of you at this very sad time. May you find comfort and strength in each other. 💐❤️ Stella& Joe Cannata

    stella & Joe Cannata August 9, 2023
  23. Our sincere condolences to you all. We are so sorry for the loss of Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
    From Commare Carmela and Tony Marsicovetere and Angela (goddaughter) and John Buccella.

    Carmela and Tony Marsicovetere, Angela and John Buccella August 9, 2023
  24. To Connie, Joe, Joyce & families. Sending our deepest condolences, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you at this sad time.
    Vincenza Argento & family

    Chrisitne Moloney (Argento) August 10, 2023
  25. A beautiful service to celebrate Sam. We are thinking of you all and sending our love. Dad considers Sam his brother will miss him dearly.

    Teresa Monsigneur (Tumino) August 10, 2023
  26. Our sincere condolences to Connie and all the family.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Julie and John

    Julie and John Di Vincenzo August 10, 2023
  27. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sam’s family at this sad time. He will be truly missed.

    Gavin & Samantha Butler August 10, 2023
  28. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Connie, Sandra, Tony, Sharon, Carolyn and families for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today.

    Carmelo & Josie Nobile August 10, 2023
  29. So sad to just here this. Spoke to him recently up the main street of Korumburra told him how good he looked and we shared a few laughs. To Sandra, my old mate Tony ,sharon and Carolyn. May your beautiful mum n dad be reunited in heaven , sending our Love Darren O’Neill,Ema Coughlan and family.

    Darren O'Neill August 30, 2023