Sam passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 71. A long time resident of Jefferson Parish, he was an active member of the community. Sam graduated from Fortier High School, attended LSU in Baton Rouge and received a law degree from Loyola Law School. He was a devoted family man and an avid fisherman and Hunter. He was a father figure to all who knew him. He was a great friend and a mentor to many. Sam is Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Carol Abramson Schudmak, his sons Jonathan, Jesse (Shaundra), Jeremy (Kerry), and Jordan (Stacie), six grandchildren: Cole, Jacob, Ava, Tessa, Grayson, and Tyler, and his adoring brother Louis and three nieces. A private funeral was held at Hebrew Rest Cemetery on November 8 for immediate family only. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Marshall University Foundation - Dr Joseph Abramson Memorial Scholarship, 519 John Marshall Dr., Huntington, WV 25703, Wounded Warriors in Action 248 Citizen St., Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 or the charity of your choice.