Sam Henry Stassi

MADISON – Sam H. Stassi, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 22, 2015 at home with his loving girlfriend by his side. He was born in Madison on July 4, 1934. Sam was a graduate of Central High School and a member of the All City Football team in 1952. He loved football and when he could no longer play, he became a huge fan of watching the Packers. Sam served his country beginning in 1954 in the U.S. Army. He was a part of the 5th Armored Division, serving time in Germany, Austria and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. After Sam's military career, he worked for S&S Sinclair Services, during which time he quickly realized his love for selling cars. Sam opened his business, Stassi Motors, with wife Audrey up until she passed away in 1982. Sam then worked for Schoepp Motors for many years where he finished out his career. He is survived by his devoted girlfriend, Sharon Friedland, who loved and cared for him over the last 15 years; his loving daughter, Mari Lynn Stassi and her partner Sarah Woodbury of Orfordville; his devoted son, Jeff Stassi and his wife, Shellie (Clay) of Deforest;sister, Colleen (Stassi) Viviani of Madison; as well as many cousins, nephews and nieces. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alma Stassi; wife, Audrey (Place) Stassi; and brother, Anthony Stassi. Memorial services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 4 p.m., on Friday, May 29, 2015. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, Sam would much appreciate a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at www.themmrf.org/donate-to-mmrf/. Sam will be missed by so many of his dear friends and loving family. He wanted to thank the many medical specialists that cared for him over the years. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420