Sam graduated high school from St. Pius X, and received his BA and MED from St. Thomas University in Houston, TX. He was a teacher at Sam Houston High School for 30 years. Sam was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, council 2917.
He is survived by his siblings, Andrew J. Sarao, Jr., and Ann Marie Sarao Deason (Jerry); nephew, Stephen Deason (Mel); great-nephews, Nathan Deason and Drew Deason.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 1, 2019 from 5-8 PM at Heights Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 AM the following morning at Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.
