Salvatore D'Anza

Salvatore “Sam” D’Anza, 97, of New Buffalo, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Life Care Center in Michigan City, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Sam was born on August 30, 1920 in Melrose Park, IL to the late John and Amelia (Grimaldi) D’Anza. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and served during WWII. On April 19, 1952 in Melrose Park, IL Sam married Clara Divita; she preceded him in death on March 21, 2011. The D’Anza family came to New Buffalo in the mid 1950’s. Sam was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in New Buffalo. He enjoyed traveling and loved his family. Sam is survived by his twin daughters – Annmarie D’Anza of New Buffalo, MI and Paula (Ricky) Gerard of Macomb, MI; grandchildren – Tony (Mallory) Gerard, Gina (Brian) Newby and Robert (Erin) Gerard; great grandchildren – Jack Newby, Vincent Newby, Joseph Newby and Connor Gerard; brother – Nick (Lita) D’Anza of Carey, IL; and a sister – Antoinette (Louis) Passeretti of Libertyville, IL. Sam is preceded in death by a brother – Gus D’Anza and a sister – Connie Palermo. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Sat., March 10, 11:00A.M., at St. Mary of the Lake Church with Father John Ambrose officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Visitation is on Friday, March 9, from 3:00-8:00P.M. at Sommerfeld Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the D’Anza family. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com