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December 29, 2014
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM from the funeral home, then to Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, for a 9:00 AM Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Sam Baten, age 73 of Old Bridge and Delray Beach, FL, died on Monday, December 29, 2014.
Sam was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. When his younger sister married an American, and moved to the U.S., he was quick to follow. When Sam was nineteen, he followed his sister’s lead, emigrating to the United States. His first job was at St. Ann Melkite Church. It was there that he met his wife Carol who was a parishioner. They fell in love and exchanged their wedding vows before family and friends on February 14, 1964 – St. Valentine’s Day! Following a reception at the Manor, they honeymooned in the Poconos, before settling in Oakland where they lived for about twenty-five years. During that time, Sam and Carol raised their two boys and Sam played a very active role in their upbringing, including serving as the boys’ soccer coach through the Oakland Rec. Program.
The family eventually moved to Pompton Plains and Sam enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the trucking industry with National Truck Protection and Dover Diesel Service, both of Moonachie. He loved his work so much; he really considered it to be a hobby. After retiring in 2005, Sam and Carol moved to Old Bridge and simultaneously purchased a home in Ormond Beach, FL. They enjoyed some great years of retirement together, traveling and spending time with family. In 2011, after a wonderful marriage of 47 years, Sam’s beloved Carol passed away. Sam eventually relocated to Delray Beach, FL.
Sam’s faith in God was a cornerstone of his life. During his years in New Jersey, he faithfully attended Sunday services at St. Ann Melkite Church, and he practiced his faith equally in Florida.
Sam was a people person. He was very outgoing and loved to make people smile and laugh. He came to love the finer things of life. He loved fine wines, and quality food. He was a sharp dresser, always taking pride in how he looked. But despite all of that, he will mostly be remembered for his generosity and acts of selfless service to his family and friends. He would do anything he could to help if you needed it.
Sam is survived by his two sons: Lewis of Freehold, and Mark of Pompton Plains; his three siblings: Elias Batinjane and wife Maha of Wyckoff, Sylvie Batinjane-Lombardo and husband Aldo of Delray Beach, FL, and Mire Khalaf and husband Elias of Paramus; and nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 47 years, Carol in 2011.
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM from the funeral home, then to Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, for a 9:00 AM Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
December 29, 2014
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Friday, January 2, 2015 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM from the funeral home, then to Saint Ann Melkite Catholic Church, 802 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park, for a 9:00 AM Funeral Service. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Totowa.
Sam Baten, age 73 of Old Bridge and Delray Beach, FL, died on Monday, December 29, 2014.
Sam was born and raised in Damascus, Syria. When his younger sister married an American, and moved to the U.S., he was quick to follow. When Sam was nineteen, he followed his sister’s lead, emigrating to the United States. His first job was at St. Ann Melkite Church. It was there that he met his wife Carol who was a parishioner. They fell in love and exchanged their wedding vows before family and friends on February 14, 1964 – St. Valentine’s Day! Following a reception at the Manor, they honeymooned in the Poconos, before settling in Oakland where they lived for about twenty-five years. During that time, Sam and Carol raised their two boys and Sam played a very active role in their upbringing, including serving as the boys’ soccer coach through the Oakland Rec. Program.
The family eventually moved to Pompton Plains and Sam enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the trucking industry with National Truck Protection and Dover Diesel Service, both of Moonachie. He loved his work so much; he really considered it to be a hobby. After retiring in 2005, Sam and Carol moved to Old Bridge and simultaneously purchased a home in Ormond Beach, FL. They enjoyed some great years of retirement together, traveling and spending time with family. In 2011, after a wonderful marriage of 47 years, Sam’s beloved Carol passed away. Sam eventually relocated to Delray Beach, FL.
Sam’s faith in God was a cornerstone of his life. During his years in New Jersey, he faithfully attended Sunday services at St. Ann Melkite Church, and he practiced his faith equally in Florida.
Sam was a people person. He was very outgoing and loved to make people smile and laugh. He came to love the finer things of life. He loved fine wines, and quality food. He was a sharp dresser, always taking pride in how he looked. But despite all of that, he will mostly be remembered for his generosity and acts of selfless service to his family and friends. He would do anything he could to help if you needed it.
Sam is survived by his two sons: Lewis of Freehold, and Mark of Pompton Plains; his three siblings: Elias Batinjane and wife Maha of Wyckoff, Sylvie Batinjane-Lombardo and husband Aldo of Delray Beach, FL, and Mire Khalaf and husband Elias of Paramus; and nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 47 years, Carol in 2011.
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