Submitted by: Mary JoKoran

Article published Aug 20, 2006
Sam Pellegrino
Jan. 15, 1926 - Aug. 17, 2006

Sam Pellegrino, 80, of St. Lucie West, Florida, died Thursday, August 17, 2006, in Martin Memorial Hospital, Stuart, Florida.

Mr. Pellegrino was born in Detroit, Michigan. He lived in Granger, Indiana, for 22 years where he owned and operated the Midas Auto Service Centers of Mishawaka, Elkhart and Goshen. Mr. Pellegrino proudly served in the United States Army.

Survivors include his wife, Olga Sheren Pellegrino, wife of 57 years; children, Bob and (Nancy) Pellegrino (owners of Avenue Automotive-River Park), Janice and Tom Witkowski of Columbus, Indiana; sister, Joanne Johnson of Virginia Beach, Virginia; grandchildren, Matthew Pellegrino, Nicholas Pellegrino, Gregory Witkowski, Laura Witkowski, Jeffrey Witkowski and Bradley Witkowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carlo and Rose Pellegrino; brother, Dean Pellegrino; and by a sister, RoseAnn Sommer.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 PM on Monday, August 21, in the McGann Hay Granger Chapel, State Road 23 at Cherry Road. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, August 22, at 11 AM in the funeral home. Cremation will follow.

A memorial service will be held on a later date in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Donations may be made to Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 S.E. Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.