Sam Gaeton Milazzo, age 97, of Birmingham, Alabama passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2020. Sam was born January 21, 1923. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Gaeton Milazzo and Joesphine Lorino Milazzo; brother, Ignatius Milazzo; and sister, Marian Elizabeth Milazzo. He is survived by nephews, Michael Milazzo (Terri), and Mark Milazzo; niece, Maureen Stewart (David); and numerous great nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.
Sam served in the US Army with honor, as a member of the greatest generation of WWII from 1942-1946 in the European Theater. He went on to graduate from Auburn University. And was an avid Auburn fan. Sam retired as a chemist with US Steel. He was a long term member of Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020 1 pm at Elmwood Chapel Funeral Home. A celebration of Sam's life will be held at 2 pm in the chapel. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances, social distancing is required. Local ordinances mandate a mask be worn.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsridoutselmwoodchapel.com for the MILAZZO family.
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