Sammy Henry Modica
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Sammy Henry Modica
September 2, 1949 - August 26, 2016
Sammy Henry Modica, Sr.
was born on September 2, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas. He was born into Eternal
Life on August 26, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona.
A native of Beaumont,
Texas, he spent a happy childhood growing up in a loving family with four
brothers and sisters, and worked some in his father's business. Sammy graduated
from Forest Park High School in 1969 and enlisted in the United States Army Reserves
in 1970. He served for six years. During that time, Sammy and his two brothers
founded Modica Bros. Tires & Wheels centers. He later moved to Houston and
continued the family business while raising his two children. Years following,
he met the love of his life, Yvonne and they married in 1984 and had two sons. In 1995, Sammy retired from Modica Brothers and
moved his family to Michigan where they enjoyed boating, freezing in the snow,
skiing, snowmobiling, motorcycling, watching sunsets and enjoying life! Being a
true Texan, he later moved his family back to Houston where he truly embraced
being the best "Paw Paw" to four amazing grandchildren.
Sammy's wonderful
memory will live on through his loving wife of thirty-two years, Yvonne Modica; his children
Sammy Modica, Jr. of Houston, Allison Modica McCarson of Beaumont, Joshua
Modica and Justin Modica, both of Phoenix, and Lennon Simmons of Kingwood; his
siblings J.C. Modica, Jo Lena Modica Raimer and husband Kenneth, all of
Beaumont, and Mary Modica of Austin; grandchildren Max Modica, Caden and
Chandler McCarson, and McKenzie Modica.
He was preceded in
death by his parents, Tommie Modica, Sr., Lucille McReynolds Modica, and his
brother, Tommy Modica, Jr.
Sammy lived his life in
a way that pleased God and he blessed many people throughout his years.
He had a high and
admirable standard of integrity. He was quick with a bright smile and funny
story to make you laugh. He led a life of always doing what was right and being
helpful to others. He was a kind and gentle man of truth and love for his
family and friends and he will be dearly missed by all.
A gathering of Mr.
Modica’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a
Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605
North major Drive, Beaumont. A Memorial
Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2016, at St. Anne
Catholic Church, 2715 Calder Avenue, Beaumont. The committal of his cremated
body will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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