Passed away peacefully, after a short battle with cancer, at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Grimsby, on Saturday, May 25, 2019 in his 87th year. Sam took with him, the love of his devoted wife of 59 years and best friend Lina, his loving children Marina and Craig Griffin, and Mauro and Barb, and his beautiful grandchildren Ryan, Lucas, Liam, Elliot, Anthony, Hannah and Nicole. Sam will be dearly missed by his brothers-in-law Roberto and Dyllis Maccallini, Remo and Louise Maccallini and the late Gianna Di Bussolo (Michele). He was predeceased by his sister Alma and her husband Siro Bedin, and brother and sister-in-law Vincenzo and Nina Maccallini. Sam will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends in Canada and Italy. Sam was an avid cyclist, fisherman, hunter and hobby farmer, fiercely proud of the land he cultivated for his family, with a beautiful garden and beloved chickens. A special thank-you to Dr. Weatherdon and the staff at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 from 3-9 p.m. Prayer Vigil at 8:45 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, 934 Highway 8, Winona on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Interment at Mountview Gardens Cemetery, Stoney Creek. If desired, memorial contributions to Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish - One Heart One Soul would be sincerely appreciated by the family. www.smithsfh.com