Salvatore V. "Sam" Molé Jr.

Mr. Salvatore V. “Sam” Molé, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center. Born in Utica on January 6, 1939, Salvatore was the son of the late Salvatore V., Sr. and Elvira M. (Marcantonio) Molé. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he honorably served his country in Beirut and the Mediterranean between the Korean and Vietnam eras. At one time Sam was wed to the former Alice Markis. On November 14, 1971 he was joined in a 2nd union to the former Carrie M. Carlo with whom he shared his life, his love, and many cherished memories during their 32 years of marriage. Carrie passed away on March 25, 2004. Over the years, Sam worked at several local retail food establishments including Gold Medal Packing, Inc., Chanatry’s Market on French Road where he worked as a Meat Cutter, Chicago Market, the A & P, and lastly at P & C, the position from which he retired in 1979. Sam was always hardworking and industrious, and along with his tremendous work ethic, he truly enjoyed his employment years and his career. When not on the job, Sam devoted his time to his wife and his home. He was very content with a simple, non-complicated life. He was an exceptional provider and was devoted to the care of his wife in her later years. He was gifted in the culinary arts, creating countless Italian cuisine specialty dishes which he shared with his friends as a symbol of love. He was a member of the D.A.V., Ilion Post #178 and the UFCW. He was a parishioner of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Sam is survived by his daughters and son-in-law, Lisa and Jim Ashton of Cold Brook, NY, who so lovingly cared for her dad, and Amy Molé and Sal Bosco of Sylvan Beach; his son and daughter-in-law, Salvatore V., III and Debra Molé of VA; and his grandchildren, Lindsay Ashton and Rick Humiston, and Jimmy Ashton and Morgan Broadbent. He was anticipating the birth of his first great-grandchild. He will also be remembered by his sister, Josephine M. Fanelli; his brother, Vito S. “Bucky” Molé of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, and his many great friends with whom he was blessed with during his life. He was predeceased by his aunt and uncle, Carrie and George Marchitelli. The family is grateful to the doctors, nurses and the many caregivers for their compassionate care shown to Sam. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00–4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Salvatore’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday morning at 10:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta with Military Honors conferred. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Salvatore V. "Sam" Molé Jr.

January 6, 1939 - March 7, 2015