N. Samuel Cerniglia, 86,of Beaumont died April 14, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth. A native of Greenville, Mississippi and former longtime resident of Silsbee, Mr. Cerniglia had been a resident of Beaumont since 1997. He retired from Fluor Corporation as personnel and safety director and was a United States World War II Navy veteran.
He is survived by his son, Wayne Paul Cerniglia and his wife Judy of Beaumont; sisters, Mildred Smith of Greenville, Mississippi, Rosemary Brewer of East Bernard, Texas, Aurelia Tunnell of Atlanta, Georgia, and Helen Roy of Jackson, Mississippi; grandson, Dr. Matthew Cerniglia of Southlake; granddaughters, Laura Kathleen O’Toole of Austin, Jonna Kay Clark of Houston, and Deana Kay Bunting of Vidor; six great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Cerniglia’s wife, Myrtie Cerniglia; and his sons, John Anthony Cerniglia and Samuel Douglas Cerniglia, preceded him in death.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2006 at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N Major Drive, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Texas Veterans Service Group, 4788 Walea Drive, Orange, Texas 77632.
