Samuel "Sam" Anthony Maggio

He is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years, Janice Maggio, children: Sammy Maggio Jr. (Vickie), Mike Maggio (Cheryl), Cindy Maggio, Kim Maggio (Kevin Augustine), Carlo Maggio (Kalli), and brother, Billy Maggio (Netchanok); grandchildren, Sammy Maggio III (Tiffaney), Shawn Maggio (Rachelle), Chad C. Maggio, Jeff Miller (Tisha), DeeDee Daigle Thibodeaux (Justin), Dr. Shane Daigle (Megan Akers), Brandon Maggio (Lindsey), Beau Maggio (Katie), Jamie Maggio, John Trahan, Samantha Trahan, Honor Kate Maggio, Charlee Rose Maggio, and Myles Joseph Maggio, an abundance of great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his God-children Marla Maggio and Tonya Maggio Mass (David).

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose Maggio, brothers, Kenneth Maggio and Charles Maggio, and children Gregg Maggio and Ricco Maggio.

As a graduate of Natchitoches High School in 1949, Sam excelled in basketball, baseball, football, and track. As a young man, he worked for Marathon Oil Company and continued on this path for 40 years. As a community supporter, Sam coached recreational sports, drove the school bus for Our Lady’s School, was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and served as the Justice of the Peace in the community of Vinton.

Sam was young at heart, and always lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf, and anything outdoors. His favorite thing to do was “drinking Miller High Life at B&B and dancing with Momma.” He will be remembered as never meeting a stranger, and never having an enemy. His free-spirited personality will be missed by many.

A Requiem Mass will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, October 29th, 2020 in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Canon Jean Marie Moreau officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 10 am until 1 pm at Hixson Vinton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 1 pm. Burial will follow at Niblett Bluff Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Vinton Funeral Home.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Sammy Maggio III, Shawn Maggio, Chad C. Maggio, Brandon Maggio, Beau Maggio, and John Trahan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St Joseph Catholic Church, Vinton, LA.

Words of comfort and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.hixsonvinton.com