Samuel James DaPolito

He was born in Olean, New York on June 18, 1922 to Francesco (Frank) and Louisa Colonna DaPolito after his parents immigrated to the United States from Baino, Italy in 1909. Sam graduated from Olean High School on June 25th, 1940. He served in the Army during the World War II as an airplane and engine mechanic from September 1942 to January 1946. He was married to his first wife, M. Cecelia Glynn (Olson) in May 1948. Later in life, he met Marion Kwiatkowski who became his significant other for forty years. He co-owned with his brother, Louie, the DaPolito Dry Cleaners. He served as Commander in Chief for the Olean VFW. He also worked for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. and after many years, retired from the company.

He was survived by his daughter, Susan Jadlowski; son, Richard DaPolito; granddaughter, Jamie Lynn Jadlowski and a great-granddaughter, Theah Bella Kraut. Sam was the youngest of seven children: John, Stephen, Joseph, Louis, Frances and Mary who all precede him.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands, Texas 77384.

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