Samuel Arthur Connell

Samuel A. Connell
Peacefully passed on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020 at the age of 77 following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He passed at home with his loving family at his side, wearing his Steelers pajamas watching Star Wars.
Samuel was born to parents William and Mildred (Henevich) Connell. He was the loving and devoted husband of Carol (Pappalardo) Connell for 47 years. Loving father of Tina Connell, adoring grandfather of Samantha Carolin and Garry Rodman Jr., great-grandfather of Jade, his “Pumpkin”. Samuel was the brother of Donna (Dave) Guest, late Jackie Thayler, late Martin Connell, Raymond (Jean) Connell and late Thomas “Tommy” (Natalie) Connell. Samuel was a proud United States Navy Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a rock star at everything he did. Husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, baby whisperer, #1 fan of his grandchildren and Pittsburgh, Jedi, zip liner, parasailer, indoor skydiver and 007. He will truly be missed by all.
Family and friends are welcome in the Alfieri Funeral Home, Inc., 201 Marguerite Ave, Wilmerding, Pa 15148, 412-824-4332, on Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Jude the Apostle Church at 10am on Saturday. Samuel will be laid to rest with Military Honors in Good Shepherd Cemetery, Monroeville. Face masks will be required in the funeral home and in the church. Please visit us at, www.alfierifuneralhome.com for online condolences.