Samuel Anthony Colabianchi

SAMUEL “SAMMY” ANTHONY COLABIANCHI, beloved husband of Linda (nee Ross); best friend of his precious, well trained dog, Angel; loving father of Cathy Colabianchi and Toni Shambarger (John); step-father of Richard Barrett, Leah and Elizabeth; Papa Sam to his grandchildren Chad Veit, Gage Vanatta, Meadow and Willow Sinclair; son of the late Roland Colabianchi and Anne Citro; dear brother of Caroline Jesko and Angelo Colabianchi (Betty); true and great friend of Tommie Graewe, Bruce Hackett and many, many more.  Sam was born in Brownsville, PA on February 14, 1958.  He was an excellent boxing coach and trainer to Bingham and Billy.  He belonged to Island Fights in Pensacola, FL where he lived.  Sam was a great dog trainer, an excellent carpenter and fisherman. He loved going kayaking with his wife, Linda and walking with her on the Bayou Grande, behind their home. An avid Steelers fan, he was also talented musically with his harmonicas and loved telling jokes and making people laugh. He always had great stories that he loved to tell because he had an adventurous life. He will be missed by many. Any memorial donations may be forwarded to his family.