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 Sam Navarra February 12, 1922 - April 28, 2006 |
A Rosary and Funeral Mass for Sam will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1629 Columbia Street. |
"Sam" Salvatore (Sam) Navarra, 84, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on April 28, 2006 to join his loving wife, Kathleen, on what would have been their 60th Wedding Anniversary. Sam was born in San Diego on February 12, 1922 to Adelina and Gerolomo Navarra. He graduated from San Diego High School in 1940. Sam served in the United States Navy during World War II on the USS Oklahoma City. After serving his country, his career on the seas continued as he spent 30 years as a commercial tuna fisherman, working his way up to boat owner of the MV Kathleen. After retiring, he spent time traveling the world with his wife, children, and grandchildren. In retirement he also enjoyed golfing and was an avid hunter. He was an expert skeet and trap shooter. Sam was a lifetime member of the Miramar Gun Club where he won several shooting tournaments. Sam was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his daughter Adeline (Laurie) Massa, his son Anthony (Ninfa) Navarra, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and his sister Jenny Santos. A Rosary and Funeral Mass for Sam will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 1629 Columbia Street. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Our Lady of the Rosary Church or Odyssey Hospice. Please sign the guest book at obituaries.uniontrib.com |
| Sammy was a people person who enjoyed life and his precious Poodle, Angel. I first met Sammy in the early 80's when he was shooting registered skeet. I shot right behind him and he would encourage you to shoot well in his recognizable honey-raspy Italian voice out of the Sopranos by saying, "Make 'em bleed." Sam was a friend to all and never passed up a chance to greet those he didn't know at the range. Sam was the epitome of "calm, cool and collected." He was indeed a great individual and I will surely miss him. Neil Vann SDSSA Past President |
Sam was very friendly to everyone. He and I spent a great deal of time talking about the different shotgun sports. He enjoyed shooting skeet, trap,and 5 stand. Sam and 'Angel' (his dog) were great companions and everyone knew it. I will miss Sam.
Harvey Fischer SDSSA Past President |
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