Sam Cory

Birth date: Aug 29, 1935 Death date: Sep 14, 2023

Sam E. Cory Born in Akron, Ohio, August 29,1935 and passed away September 14, 2023 surrounded by family and friends in his final days. Sam’s lifelong passion was Mopar cars. He truly enjoyed restoring cars and as he said, “I did i Read Obituary

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Susan Burkholder

108w ago

in honor of Sam.

Legally, Sam was my Step-Dad. In every other way, he was truly my DAD. Daddy-O was what I called him, because to me, he was just so cool. He built and raced funny cars (Mopar of course) AND he was funny!! Many summer weekends were spent at Dragway 42 and Quaker City, waiting for Dad's turn to fly down the strip. To his sometimes annoyance, I loved to wear his huge T-shirts (Mopar and STP were my favorites). Over-sized T-shirts remain my preference to this day :).

He introduced us to our amazing second family, the Corys. Lebanese-American, we really loved their get-togethers. The most delicious food, laughter, fun (Aunties that belly danced) & the best new cousins to play and hang out with. Dad's family was so proud of their Lebanese heritage, but they were even more proud to be Americans and they made sure we realized what a privilege it was to live in this country. We met so many remarkable people over the years and I feel so fortunate for the way they expanded our horizons.

I always said that Dad really loved our Mom (Jennie) to marry a woman with 5 kids! Through the years he became a young, but proud and loving Grandpa. We spent so much time at Mom & Dad's and when things went "bad" for me in my life, Dad always assured me it would be all right in the end. And of course it was. Although they did divorce, Dad was still my Dad.

He went through a sad and lonely time until he met Phyllis. With Phyllis, he shared 30 plus years of adventure, happiness and love. I thank God for the day that Phyllis and her family came into his life and ours. Dad's humor returned and I knew he was living his best life again. Phyllis was, and is, warm and loving and she protected and took perfect care of Dad until his last breath. Because of her, Dad was able to spend his last days at home, his final wish.

He never wanted any of us to see him so frail, weak and vulnerable. But that's not how I will remember him. To me, he will always be my big, burly Daddy-O, making me laugh my head off. Thanks Dad for all of the love, laughter and good advice. He reminded me to just remember all of the goods things about people you love and the good times that you shared - in the end that is ALL that matters (see Dad, I WAS listening). You KNOW how much I'll miss you. Have fun with Kim, Sit and Jid and all of the family - until we meet again.....

Your Daughter,
Suse (aka Susan)

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Trish Recob

109w ago

Sam/Dad,

Became my Dad when I was 5 yrs old. He was the one and only Dad I knew.

As a child he would sit me up on the fireplace mantel just long enough to get me to stop sucking my thumb.
He allowed me to hang out in the garage with him and surf on the crawler, he used to work under cars.

Going to the drag races- I was allowed to ride behind, in the race car being towed and pretend I was driving.

He took me to work a couple of times, driving his asphalt truck, which was neat. Neat was one of his favorite words. In the winters, when he was laid off from driving, it was his job to make dinner for the kids. He made a pretty good meatloaf, he also made kielbasi and spam in the broiler, just the way I liked it, with the edges a little crunchy.
He taught me how to mow the lawn and let me use the riding mower, which I really loved doing. He taught me the proper way to wash a car. He showed me how to change the oil in my car and how to change a tire.
We didn't go on vacation, we didn't have money but I have a lot of nice memories growing up.

The nice memories continued after he married Phyllis and moved to Mantua. We had some really fun family picnics and relaxing Christmases there.

My Dad is known for loving cars, but my Dad also liked music. He had an extensive record collection that included blues, jazz and I was surprised to find a Janis Joplin cassette in his box of cassettes, which he allowed me to confiscate, back when I was a teenager.

He really liked movies and when I think of the Rat Pack, I think of Dad.
It wasn't until a few years ago, he bought me a record player and gave me some of his albums, which included a bunch of comedy albums. Dad was all about the humor. That day, I found out he played the harmonica. He played a little bit for me and Scott. It was so cool and amazing. I always hoped one day, I would get him to play the harmonica for me again. It makes me sad that it will not happen, but I will never forget the afternoon I spent with him and that wonderful discovery. What a neat guy he was.

I love you Dad, and you will be missed.

Scott And Lori Mishler

109w ago

in honor of Sam.

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Sharon Serafin

109w ago

Phyllis I am so sorry for your loss.Sam was a good man and I am so saddened by his death.know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon Serafin.

Susan Burkholder

108w ago

in honor of Sam.

Your Daughter,
Suse (aka Susan)

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