While I am deeply saddened by the loss of my Big Brother Sam, I am joyous to know that he is resting in the arms of Jesus, our Savior. I can see him joking and laughing with Mom and Dad and his uncles, aunts and cousins at the table having a plate of Mom's unbelievable Spaghetti and meatballs.  Sam was truly a Christian who loved Jesus and showed it with his kindness and love for his family and friends. To me, Sam was that big brother we all wish for. He showed me how to play baseball and football when I was very young.  He was there comforting me when I cracked my collarbone when I was seven.  As I got older, he continued to guide and protect me.  Sam was quiet and humble but quite intimidating in size and strength as a young man.  I was a skinny kid. Sam got me out of quite a few scrapes that I got myself into back in the day. We will all miss him dearly on this earth. My wife Shirley and my children  Michelle, Eric and Jami loved him and were greatly saddened to hear of his sudden illness.  We all prayed to Jesus that Sam would pass peacefully and not suffer very long. Praise the Lord. Our prayers were answered. We continue to pray for Sam's children Angel, Greg and Mel and their families while they grieve the loss of their Loving Father/Grandfather/Great Grandfather.

Sam, you were the most gentle, loving big brother.  I have  so  many  great memories  of you when  you lived in Maryland, and when we would come visit you in Florida with Mom and Dad. You always knew how to make me laugh!
My heart goes out to Greg, Angel, Melanie, and their families.  Sam loved you dearly.  He will be greatly  missed. I will  be keeping you all in my thoughts and  prayers . 

Dear DeBlase Family,  Cousins, Relatives and Friends,
I'm so sorry for your loss.  Sammy was a warm and kind person.  I know he is in Heaven with the family and not suffering anymore.  May God Bless You All!
Sincerely,
Cousin Linda Ceccio-Boyce


Sammy, I will always remember you fondly, dear cousin!  I so wish we could have spent more time together in the later years, but we have to live where  our immediate families take us!  I will always cherish our childhood memories having so much fun with our Italian families in Glen Burnie!  We were ten years apart and you were always so kind to me and made me feel special in your presence!  Sammy, I am so sorry you went through so much suffering, but I am so happy you are now at peace!  Wow, what a reunion in heaven, to be with all our loved ones!  Until we meet again, know how much you are loved and will be so missed!  You will be in our hearts forever!!  Love you, cousin!!
💙💜💚💗💖

Heaven has received another beautiful angel my handsome cousin Sammy . I feel so grateful that Ron and I were able to visit Sam and his mom  my dear Aunt Rose a few years ago . I will always cherish those memories of our visit as I will always remember my sweet soft spoken gentle cousin Sammy ! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Sams family as we know this is a very difficult time for all. I wish we had lived closer to Sam and his family so we could have spent more time together but I will always cherish all the sweet fond memories of my cousin.  I truly believe our loved ones in heaven are throwing a huge Italian welcome party with open arms for Sam . God bless to all and many hugs and prayers from Maryland 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

So many great memories of Uncle Sam. Such a kind hearted loving gentle man. He could make you laugh with just a look or expression and always had so many great one liners. “Mom were having a yard sale tomorrow, you can’t sell our yard” I Loved playing golf with him. (Laughed hysterically with and at him). He was simply the best. I miss him but, I am thankful I got to talk to him a few weeks ago and we told each other how much we loved  each other. Thinking about and praying for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Never forget the memories and he will always be with you.  R.I.P Uncle Sam. 

Sometimes our lives are touched by gentle souls who stay for a while but remain in our hearts.  Sam, I will miss our phone conversations especially on your birthday.   Rest easy gentle soul.

To Sam’s family & friends, We are so sorry that Sam, one of my first cousins’ has passed. It has been awhile since I have seen Sam because of living in Maryland and he is Alabama.  Cousins are always in our minds & hearts even though we are in different states. Sam was always a gentle, loving & caring guy. I miss the cousins parties we used to have way back when. Sam, his wonderful children, their children & his siblings will be in our prayers during this sad journey. So sorry we will miss his celebration of life service. Know that you are all in our thought & prayers. Sam, RIP...we will miss you.
Love, 
Cathy & John Olson

I will miss our conversations, and I’m so glad our last one was a heart to heart.  I feel so blessed for the love our family shares and Sam going home to Jesus, and all his loved ones leaves an emptiness in all our hearts.  It takes away a piece of our childhood, but the the glory will come again when we are all together again, because of our faith that we all share.  To Sams children and grandchildren, I am so thankful for all you did for your father.  He loved you all with all his Heart.  You will be forever in my heart Sam. I love you.  

Sam Ole Buddy, I will greatly miss our Conversations. I hope you were as Honored to be my friend as I was to be yours. I will catch up with you at the Turn.

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Gregory DeBlase

Marisa DeBlase

Kimberly DeBlase Husband Michael

Melanie DeBlase Downey

Jerry Downey

Samuel also leaves behind five siblings: Antoinette, Thomas, Catherine, Robert and Joseph, four grandchildren: Courtney Forehand and husband Michael, Seth and Grace DeBlase and Jake Downey, two great-grandchildren: Emma and Ellis among many extended family member and a host of wonderful friends.

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Samuel Anthony DeBlase

August 27, 1943 – September 16, 2018

Pine Crest Funeral Home

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