Salvatore ‘Sam’ A. Cirifalco Sr., 80, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on September 13, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, he was the son of the late Calogero ‘Charles’ and Nancy M. (Sottile) Cirifalco.
Sam graduated from Indiana High School in Pennsylvania. On April 24, 1984, he married the love of his life Judith ‘Judy’ M. (Soluri) Cirifalco at the Niagara Falls Wintergarden. Sam was employed as a Supervisor with Nichter Construction for 20 years, also tended bar at Canterbury on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Amherst, NY.
Sam later found his second love, limo driving, which was a source of tremendous pride and joy for him. He worked as a limousine driver for Status Limousine in Buffalo, NY, for the last 16 years, where he was well loved and respected by both his co-workers and clients, and was fondly referred to by his nickname, “Tuxedo Sam”. Sam was the former President of the National Society of Saints and Sinners. When he was not making his limo runs, he enjoyed vacationing to Aruba with his wife and golfing. Above all, he will be remembered for his hospitality, professionalism, kindness, sense of humor, his huge heart, and most importantly his love of his family.
In addition to his wife of 39 years, Sam is survived by his children, Salvatore A. Cirifalco Jr. and Lori Ann Richards-Russell (Cliff Kendzia); his grandchildren, Dr. Hailey Russell, Ryan Russell, and Ayden Cirifalco; his sisters, Mickey (late Tony) D’Alosio and Toni (Michael) Scamacca; his brother-in-law, James (Theresa) Soluri, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 16 from 2 – 6 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304, where funeral services will be held at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/donate/. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
Visitation
Saturday, September 16, 2023
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Funeral Service
Saturday, September 16, 2023
6:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304