Salvatore “Sam” Fantino; Sam is a survivor of the Ia Drang Valley Battle of the Vietnam War, He served in the United States Army, Bravo Co., 2nd Battalion, 1st Cavalry; Sam was the Beloved husband and life partner of the late Lorrie Fantino, nee Washburn; Devoted father of Peter (Robyn) Fantino and Andrea (Brian) Simone; Dear grandpa of Hayden, Bailey, Peyton, Austin and great grandpa of Bella and Xander; Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; Dear cousin and friend of many. Sam was caring, loving, and generous, but what brought him the most joy was working hard to fulfill Lorries every dream. Together Sam and Lorrie were able to travel, laugh, love, experience life to its fullest, and whenever possible “Auntie” was there. Sam spent his life career as a salesman. He was the consumate people person, who definitely had a story to tell. His industry was insurance, but his business was people. Sam was a very loving and generous man, who willingly gave to anyone in need. Some of Sam’s favorite Charities are: Combat Infantrymen’s Association; National Infantry Museum at Fort Moore, Georgia; Disabled American Veterans; Tunnels to Towers Foundation; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Purple Heart Association; C.I.A.C.O (Chicagoland Italian American Charitable Organization).
To hear more on Sam’s Military History and accomplishments please visit the following links to see his Interviews. https://iavmuseum.org/army-specialist-4th-class-sam-fantino/ and https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.122872/
Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake Street Roselle IL, 60172
Phone: (630) 889-1700
Address: 450 W. Lake St. Roselle Illinois, 60172
Service Date: November 27th 2023
Funeral Time: 10:30 am
Phone: (815) 423-9958
Address: 20953 W Hoff Rd Elwood IL, 60421
Website: http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/abrahamlincoln.asp
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Tony Butler
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Monday, November 27, 2023
Sam and Risk signing a copy of "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" for me.
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Carlo & Diane Beninati
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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Charles Sullivan - RMA
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Friday, November 24, 2023
Sam attended RMA in Aledo, Illinois and was a proud member of our Cadet Corp. From the entire RMA family of Cadets and their families, our best wishes to the family and we wish Same - God's Speed Sam - God's Speed We will all form up together again on the Slab with you when it is our time too. Goodbye our Brother
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