Samuel G. Karam

Karam, Samuel George age 85 of Himrod, NY and Bradenton, FL, Formerly of Elmira, NY, Went to be with his heavenly Father and family. He passed away in his home on Seneca Lake surrounded by his loving family Friday, August 9th, 2013. Samuel was the son of the late George and Anna Karam. He was born in Elmira September 7th, 1927. He married his late beloved wife Delores R. Karam (Shaieb) for 62 years. Sam is survived by his sister Edith Miller, his six children, James (Lucy), Georgia (John James Jr.), Sandra (Armand), Mary, Samuel Jr. (Bernadette), Michael (Sherry); Grandchildren; Sarah, James, Derrick ( Ashley), Georgette, Jayna (Brian), Christina (Anthony), Samuel III, Michaelyn, Zachary; Great Grandchildren: Chase, Cara, Sophia and Caleb; and his dog “Buddy”. He is also survived by the Karam, Miller, Randall, and Shaieb families. He was a proud active communicant of St. Mary’s parish, United States Navy Veteran of World War II, and the Korean War, businessman of the Elmira Area for over 25 years owning Karam’s Giant Market. He served on the Board of Supervisors, was an area councilmen, Legislator, and a candidate for State Assembly twice. He devoted much of his free time for the Boy Scouts of America; Serving as troop leader and the Board of Counsel from 1958 to 1964. He enjoyed his service to the community for over 30 years. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM and again 6:00PM to 9:00PM. A prayer service will be held Wednesday morning, August 14th, 2013 at 9:15AM followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM in St. Mary’s Church, 224 Franklin Street, Elmira, NY. Graveside committal services will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park with full Military Honors accorded.In lieu of flowers, those wishing please make memorials in Samuel G. Karam’s name to the Chemung County SPCA or the Ontario, Yates County Hospice. A very special “Thank You” to all who helped keep Sam comfortable and in the home he cherished his final few days overlooking the lake he loved.