Sam Pace
June 16, 1943 — September 9, 2022
Salvator “Sammy” Pace was born on June 16, 1943, in Painesville Ohio, and passed away September 9, 2022, in Cathedral City California.
Sammy had a heart of gold and a passion for life. He loved all his family, friends, and co-workers and always let them know with a big hug and a kiss with his tagline “Hey how you doin!?” Sam’s pride and joy was his restaurant, Sammy’s Place where everyone was treated like family. He would dress to the nines and prepare his famous Sammy’s tomatoes table side while using his charm and personality to entertain his cherished friends and customers. Sam was the most generous and loving man who put his all into his blessed life. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in Peace.
Sam is survived by his loving son, Steve Pace of Huntington Beach, stepson, Jeff Seltzer of New Jersey and his grandsons, Gavin and Riley Pace, both of Huntington Beach, CA. He leaves behind his brother, Phil Pace of Montebello, CA, his nephews and nieces, Jon Pace, Gina Pace, David Rego, Tom Eckenrode, Mike Eckenrode, Patty Silagi, and Jayne Brown, and his cousins, Judy Jones (Dick) and Jimmy Slater, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
There will be a Reception to follow the Graveside service. Please check back for the location.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
Sammy had a heart of gold and a passion for life. He loved all his family, friends, and co-workers and always let them know with a big hug and a kiss with his tagline “Hey how you doin!?” Sam’s pride and joy was his restaurant, Sammy’s Place where everyone was treated like family. He would dress to the nines and prepare his famous Sammy’s tomatoes table side while using his charm and personality to entertain his cherished friends and customers. Sam was the most generous and loving man who put his all into his blessed life. He will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in Peace.
Sam is survived by his loving son, Steve Pace of Huntington Beach, stepson, Jeff Seltzer of New Jersey and his grandsons, Gavin and Riley Pace, both of Huntington Beach, CA. He leaves behind his brother, Phil Pace of Montebello, CA, his nephews and nieces, Jon Pace, Gina Pace, David Rego, Tom Eckenrode, Mike Eckenrode, Patty Silagi, and Jayne Brown, and his cousins, Judy Jones (Dick) and Jimmy Slater, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews.
There will be a Reception to follow the Graveside service. Please check back for the location.
Condolences may be sent to the family through our website.
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