Salvatore “Sam” Brancaleone

Salvatore Stephen "Sam" Brancaleone, 76, of Findlay and formerly of Michigan, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his daughter Lisa's home. He was born April 9, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Stephen J. and Patricia M. (Marino) Brancaleone. Salvatore was previously married to Lynda C. Brancaleone and she survives him. Salvatore was a former member of the Knights of Columbus and the Findlay Art League. In his early 20's, he embraced his passion of photography. Taking film and still photos of family and nature. Salvatore is survived by his sons, Todd S. and Colin M. Brancaleone both of Macomb, MI; daughters, Lisa A. Hoekstra of Findlay, OH and Shari L. Heilig of St. Clair, MI; eight grandchildren, Adam J. Heilig, Matthew G. Lacelle, Ashton N. Lacelle, Alyssa M. Heilig, Alec M. Lacelle, Amanda R. Heilig, Elizabeth A. Hoekstra, and Salvatore S. Hoekstra; and one great-granddaughter, Raelynn R. Heilig. He is also survived by his brothers, James A. Brancaleone of Montclair, NJ and Stephen J. Brancaleone of Eloy, AZ. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. in the funeral home at the conclusion of visitation. Pastor Jeff Motter will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date in Michigan. Memorial contributions in Salvatore's name may be made to the Findlay Art League, 117 W. Crawford St., Findlay, Ohio 45840.