Santo “Sam” Maimone, age 71 of Eastlake, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away September 18th, 2026 at University Hospital in Cleveland surrounded by his family. He was born March 24th, 1955 in East Cleveland to the late Santo and Hazel Maimone.
Sam retired from Local 310 Labor Union after 30 years of service.
Sam enjoyed bowling in leagues at Wickliffe Lanes. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Sam was the loving husband for 45 years to Dee Maimone (nee Aprile); beloved father of April Maimone, and Santo IV (Kristi) Maimone; dearest grandfather of Marshall Maimone, Santo V and Rocco Maimone; brother of Tony (Peggy) Maimone, Chris (Kathy) Maimone, and Joy (Bill) Powalski; uncle to many nieces and nephews; son in law of Roz and the late Bill Aprile.
All services were private.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jeff Monreal Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Painesville.
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10 Replies to “Santo “Sam” Maimone”
Sam was the best. Gonna deeply miss him.
Family Maimone – my sincere condolences. Was very close growing up up and spending time with Sammy. As we got older saw much less of him but enjoyed the clam bakes. God bless you guys.
To my Maimone family. My sincere condolences. Spent a lt of time with Sammy while growing up. Didn’t see him much as we grew older but always enjoyed his clam bakes with cousins at his house. May God bless you all.
Sincere condolences to the entire family. Santo was a wonderful man.May he rest in peace.
Dear Dee and Family
I send my heartfelt condolences to you, April and Sammy. May you feel God’s loving arms wrapped around you, may he give you strength, peace and courage moving forward.
Love, hugs and prayers
Fidelma
Loved when Sam would come and sub on our Wednesday team with Tony. Such a good guy and always so happy and personable. Praying so hard for Tony and the family 🖤
I’m so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. I knew Sam for many years, and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Dee and family,
You have my deepest sympathies, Sammy was a great guy and he will be missed by many.
Peter Formica
Big Guy was the best.Sorry for the family.
You are in my prayers and I I my prayers 🙏 ❤️.
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