Name: Salvatore "Sammy" Ardillo Life Dates: 6/3/1961 - 6/16/2011 City Of Birth: Rochester, NY Pre-deceased by Predeceased by his mother Rose Marie Ardillo. History Sam is survived by his father, Sam Ardillo; grandmother, Connie DeSino; sister and brothers, Doreen (Sam) Messina, Tony (Lynda) Ardillo Phil (Amy Lynn) Ardillo; nieces nephews, Christopher, Erica, Samantha, Michael Messina, Anthony, Alyssa Ardillo, PJ Ardillo, Kaylee Horeth; Bob (Pops) Grande; aunts, uncles cousins; many friends and work associates. Donations In lieu of flowers donations will be sent to American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, 6725 Lyons St., PO Box 7, Syracuse, NY 13057 in Sam's memory. Services Sam's visitation will be Sunday 12-2 5-7 at the Funeral Home, 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.). His Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday 9:30 AM at St. Theodore's Church, 168 Spencerprot Rd. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Additional Information Sam's life accomplishments can best be described as dynamic. He maintained a positive attitude throughout his entire illness. He always believed that he could overcome any of life's challenges. His courageous fight with Cancer was inspirational to his family and friends. Sam could light up a room. The minute he arrived his social and energetic personality was shared by everyone around him. Sam enjoyed travel, photography and fitness. He enjoyed fitness so much that he worked as a personal trainer. His creative sense and strong willed personality served him well in his personal, work and family relationships. Sam was a dedicated medical office assitant and worked for University Health Service at the University of Rochester.