Mr. Samuel R. McBee

Mr. Samuel R. “Sammy” McBee, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the Siegenthaler Center after a brief illness. At the time of his passing he was in the hearts of those he loved the most. Born in Utica on June 29, 1956, Samuel was the son of the late Robert and Joanne G. (DePerno) McBee. He was raised and educated locally. At one time, he was married to the former Laurie Moselle and to that relationship came the blessing of two children. In the past, he was employed by the C & C Moving Company. Sammy was a wonderful man who earned the love of adults and children. At home, he was a good housekeeper and was always cleaning and organizing. He had a knack in the kitchen, cooking up the best meatballs and sausage rolls and always generously sharing. One of his favorite hobbies was abstract oil painting. A sensitive man, he was kind, genuine, and honest, and he saw the good in everyone. When his mom was ill, Sammy assisted in caring for her with great devotion and he was proud of that. Sammy is survived by his daughter, Lisa McBee; his son, Sam McBee, Jr.; a special stepson Jeffrey; his beloved grandchildren, Paris, Dylan, Jonathan, and Donte’; Ashley, Isabelle, Abagail, and Patricia; and he was anticipating the birth of his first great-grandchild. He will also be missed by his sister and brother-in-law, Tammy and Howard Baye; and his brothers and sister-in-law, Robert McBee, and Michael and Heather McBee, all of FL. His brother, Skie McBee, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2016, one day prior to Sammy’s passing. His extended family includes his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He touched so many people’s lives and was blessed with many friends and good neighbors. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Connie DePerno; his aunts and uncles, Elizabeth DePerno, Ida and Fred DeGiglio; his uncle, Joseph DePerno, Jr.; and his sister-in-law, Claudia McBee. The family is grateful to the staff of the Siegenthaler Center for the wonderful and compassionate care provided to Sammy and the entire staff at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, especially the Intensive Care Unit for their amazing care and commitment. The family commemorated Sammy’s life while they were by his side at the time of his passing. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Samuel’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Tuesday at 12:00 noon at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. James Cesta. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Samuel R. McBee

June 29, 1956 - May 31, 2016