Samuel Joseph Marchese

Samuel Joseph Marchese was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 20, 1924 to Lena and Sebastiano Marchese.



He attended Mason Elementary School. His home parish, St. Ann's, did not have a grade school. but he was honored to be an Altar Server there. Attending Central High School he graduated in 1942.



Work in his family’s grocery store limited Sam’s love of playing baseball. It was important to him to support the family business. Sports maintained a special place in Sam’s heart all his life.



He attended Creighton University for a semester and was drafted into the service of his country. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II for three years and returned to Omaha and Creighton University to graduate in 1950



Elizabeth (Betty) Wranic was introduced to Sam by his cousin Lucille Marchese Circo. Their Marriage took place on November 24, 1949. They were married 45 years until Betty’s death in 1994.



The family and their grocery store were important to Sam and he worked in the business for 15 years. In 1964 he went to work for Omaha Neon Sign Company, a division of Nebraska Neon, as general manager. In 1966 he purchased the company. He was very proud of the growth of this company and was still going to the office into his nineties. Sam had a very strong work ethic and saw his employees as part of his extended family.



The community was an important part of his life and in 2015, Sam, was honored by the Santa Lucia organization as he received the distinction of becoming the Honorary President of Santa Lucia.



The year 2000 was a special year for Sam as he began his 20-year marriage to Lynn Dinsdale on November 10.



Playing golf was a passion for Sam, especially with his Happy Hollow Hangover League on Sunday mornings. His dedication to Creighton was very evident by his support of the Creighton University Basketball team. He held his season tickets for over 60 years. Nebraska football was another love of his.



He was a proud supporter of all his children and grandchildren, their activities and their sport accomplishments.



As a man of great Faith, he was a kind and loving man who touched many people with his generous spirit and his legacy will live on forever.



He is survived by Lynn Dinsdale, his wife of 20 years; his five children, Cathy Rush, Barbara Marchese, Debbie (Kyle) Conry, Tim Marchese, and Susan (Bob Billmeyer) Marchese; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; stepdaughters Liz (Ross) White and Isabelle (Michael) Gronbach and 6 step-grandchildren



In addition to his parents, Sam was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) Marchese and son in law, Chuck Rush.











VISITATION: Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 654 S. 88 St. Omaha, NE 68114, beginning at 5pm with

a WAKE SERVICE at 7pm.



To view the Wake Service online, go to:

https://heartstreaming.net/samuel-j-marchese-wake



MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, 10am at Christ the King Catholic Church.



To view the Mass online, go to:

https://heartstreaming.net/samuel-j-marchese-mass



Private interment, Calvary Cemetery.



MEMORIALS: Creighton University Women’s Golf, St. Vincent de Paul School, Sienna Francis House, Food Bank or Charity of

your choice.

































































John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory



1010 N 72 St. Omaha, NE. 68114



402-391-1664



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