Sam Anthony Fredrick Loniello Jr Obituary (1940 - 2018)

Sam Anthony Fredrick Loniello Jr, 78, of Niles, MI, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born May 1, 1940 in Madison, WI to the late Sam Sr and Olymbia Loniello. On February 13, 1994, Sam married Sherry Cunningham in Detroit, MI. Sam managed candy companies, and helped invent Cow Pie. He was foster father of many children. Sam was known for his intelligence, witty humor, and for making the best fudge. He loved to garden, go fishing, hunting, and football especially Green Bay Packers. Interested in politics and when he was younger traveled to many countries. Sam was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, and will be dearly missed. Sam is survived by his wife, Sherry; sons, Bradley (Lonnessa) Loniello, Daniel Loniello, Russell Loniello, Sam (Laura) Loniello, Michael Loniello; daughter, Sophia Loniello; brothers, Gary Loniello, Nick Loniello; several grandchildren, many friends and family in Madison, WI. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam Sr and Olymbia; and brother, George Loniello. Funeral Mass for Sam will be at 11 am on Friday, August 31, 2018 at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Niles, MI. Visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com.