Sam was born in Haverstraw, NY, on November 6, 1935. He graduated from Haverstraw High School and married his wife, Jacqueline, on February 15, 1958. Sam worked as a Building Official for Southern Building Code Congress International/International Code Council, and he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge, Moose Club, Building Official Association of Florida, and Blessed Trinity Catholic Church in Ocala. He had a passion for bowling, softball, Texas Hold ‘em, and golf.
He was preceded in death by his spouse, Jacqueline; parents, Joseph and Mary Gerace; brothers, Neil and Joe Gerace; and sisters, Anne Lowe and Marie Carroll.
He is survived by his sons, Sam Gerace, Jr. (Liza) and Joe Gerace; daughter, Lyn (Brian) Cole; brother, Tom (Joan) Gerace; sister, Patricia (Ron) Livsey; grandchildren, Joey, Sammy, Andrew, Kayleigh, Meagan, Alyson, and Marissa; step-grandchildren, Lauren, Brandon and Hunter; and eight great grandchildren.
A visitation for Samuel will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, followed by a service at 12:00 PM, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 S Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL 34480. A graveside service will follow immediately after at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.