Samuel "Papa Sam" Barfield
August 6, 2024
Funeral Information
August 9 2024 - 1:00 pm
Poale Zedeck Memorial Park, 5744 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044 (Richland Township)
SAMUEL "PAPA SAM" BARFIELD: Age 102, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 in North Lauderdale, FL. Beloved father to Ellen (Neil) Berger. Cherished grandfather to Freddie (Kirsten) Berger and Brad (Stephanie) Berger. Adored great-grandfather to Ellie, Henry and Rush Berger. Proceeded in death by his devoted wife Rosalyn Barfield and longtime companion Irene Zasloff. Son of the late Max and Ethel Barfield. Brother of the late David (Esther) Barfield.
Sam was a true inspiration to all that knew him. Sam grew up in Pittsburgh and attended Peabody High school. After serving his country in World War II, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a double major in Pharmacy and Biochemistry. He worked in medical research and was an accomplished pharmacist. Sam was a man of few words and simple pleasures. He was a religious man who loved his family, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and reading his morning paper. Following his retirement he moved to North Lauderdale and quickly became a friend to everyone in his retirement community. Sam credited his long life to eating healthy food, wearing good shoes, and to never stop moving. He was a fighter until the end, and will be sorely missed by all that loved him.
Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 1 PM at Poale Zedeck Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org). Arrangements entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com
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My deepest condolences to all of Papa Sam’s loved ones. He lived his life to the fullest. He was loved and he will be missed.
By Ayala zarfjian-Mushy - August 10, 2024
Sending all of our condolences - what an amazing man and I wish I could have met him but I have heard so many wonderful stories and it is clear how much he will be greatly missed by all.
Love Lyn, Pete, and the Moulder family
By Lyn Weinberg - August 09, 2024
My family was very blessed to have know Sam. He was one of the nicest, kindest, intelligent, and sweetest man we have ever known. My mother, Irene, was very lucky to have spent 16 wonderful years together . We will miss Sam very much but our memories of him will never fade.
By Barbara and Tom Noonan - August 09, 2024
Sam will be sorely missed by all of us who loved him so much. What a special adored man.
By Alex and Shelley Rapport - August 08, 2024
To the families and friends of Sam Barfield
Please accept my sincere condolences
By Sharon Perdue - August 08, 2024