We are sad to announce that on February 18, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Samuel Joseph Patriacca Jr. (Tyler, Texas), born in Newton, Massachusetts. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Pauline Patriacca (Venditti) and Samuel Joseph Patriacca; his siblings, Butch Patriacca, Linda May Patriacca and Janyce Patriacca; and his step-mother Joyce Patriacca.
He is survived by : his daughters, Melissa Heitzman (Russell Heitzman) and Rev. Heather Patriacca Tolleson (JR Tolleson); his grandchildren, Zane Patriacca Tolleson and Keegan Patriacca Tolleson; and the mother of his children Margaret Patriacca.
A reception will be held on Saturday, March 9th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Church First Christian Church (4202 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75701). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 9th 2024 at the Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that living legacy gifts be made to the foundation of The Blessing Box Little Food Pantry (https://giv.li) or Guardian Outdoors Division for Veterans (https://guardianoutdoorsdivision.com).