Age 83 of Stuart, FL passed away March 13, 2016. He was born in Philadelphia, PA to Dominick and Victoria Lucente (Cimino). They were a traditional Catholic family and proud to be Italian. He served in the Deaconate Ministry as member of the Arch Diocese of Philadelphia, then later transferred to the Arch Diocese of Palm Beach. He was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus Member. Sam is survived by: three loving children, Celia Theresa Lucente, Salvatore John Lucente and Regina Lucente; sister, Marie Lucente Cinalli (husband, Hugo Mario Cinalli); sister-in-law, Dorothy Lucente (Marek) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be dearly missed by all. He was preceded in death by: his cherished wife of 49 years marriage, Rita Lucente (Buonocore); brother, Dominick Lucente, Jr. ; and parents. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00am on Thursday, April 7th at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1200 SE 10th Street, Stuart, FL 34996 (772)287-2727.