Sam Abram

Sam was born on June 12, 1950 in Thessaloniki, Greece to Joseph and Matilda Abram. Growing up as a middle child between older brother Izo and younger sister Doris, Sam found his place in the world through curiosity and humor. He graduated with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University in Boston, MA where he met his wife. The couple married in 1976 and moved back to Sam’s hometown in Greece. Eventually, the couple returned to the United States and settled in New Hampshire where they had two children: Daniel in 1991 and Arianna in 1994. Sam spent the next decades working as an engineer while teaching his kids how to plant tomatoes and raise bees and chickens, and building Dorothy’s professional art exhibits. 2003 brought the family to Rhode Island where Sam pursued his interest in real estate. Sam lived happily with his family in Barrington for the remainder of his life.

Sam is fondly remembered as a generous jokester, bringing gifts and humor into all of his interactions. Sam could be found around town presenting home-made baklava to the tellers at the bank and keeping dog treats in his pocket for when he made a furry friend on the sidewalk. In classic Greek fashion, and much to his children’s embarrassment, Sam believed that everything could be fixed with duct tape. Sam’s affinity for connecting with people saw him become a kindhearted landlord who wouldn’t hesitate to drive across town to water a tenant’s garden or unlock the door if they forgot their keys in the middle of the night. Sam shared his two decades of knowledge and experience in real estate with his son who followed in his footsteps. Sam was also a spiritual person with a deep curiosity for various cultures and beliefs. He practiced yoga every morning for many years and would often go head-to-head with his daughter in headstand challenges.

Above all, Sam’s delight in life was his marriage of almost 50 years to his wife Dorothy.

Sam is deeply missed and will be forever remembered. A Celebration of Life will be held for close family on his birthday in June.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to Save The Bees Foundation at savethebees.com/donate or via USPS to PO BOX 278656, Sacramento, California 95827