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January 25, 2017
Services
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, January 29 from 2-5 PM at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne. A service will begin at 5 PM including eulogies and a joyful celebration of Sam’s life.
Sam Ciervo, better known as “Mr. Ciervo,” died unexpectedly on January 25, 2017 at the age of 63.
A pillar of his community, he was a passionate, respected English teacher for 25 years at his alma mater, Pompton Lakes High School (PLHS). He taught legions of students the difference between “good” and “well,” and inspired many to become teachers. While his deep humility meant downplaying his own accomplishments, he earned many accolades including Teacher of the Year (twice, a rarity) and Coach of the Year by His Peers from the N.J.I.F.A. Most important to him was the respect he earned from students, parents, colleagues, coaches and peers.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne, his beloved daughters, Clare and Emily, his sisters, Vikki and Rose, his nieces, Cailin and Keri, and his loving extended family and circle of friends. These people experienced his greatest gift: unrelenting devotion to his loved ones. Always present and helping, often before he was asked, he was a companion by the bedside in hospitals, an on-call family repair man, a supporter at every event for his children, and a daily presence in his parents’ lives. We will never know a man more devoted to his family than Sam, Dad, Mr. Ciervo.
As a tribute to Sam’s legacy, his family intends to create a memory book. They would like to include your stories and fond memories. “Mr. Ciervo” certainly touched many lives as a teacher, a coach, and a friend, and you are all encouraged to write down your special story and bring it with you to the funeral home on Sunday where they will be collected and given to the family. If you are unable to attend on Sunday but would like to share a memory please feel free to email them to info@vandermay.com and include in the subject line: Memories of Sam Ciervo.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the “Sam Ciervo Memorial Scholarship Fund,” care of PLHS, 44 Lakeside Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.
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Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, January 29 from 2-5 PM at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne. A service will begin at 5 PM including eulogies and a joyful celebration of Sam’s life.
January 25, 2017
Services
Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday, January 29 from 2-5 PM at Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Wayne. A service will begin at 5 PM including eulogies and a joyful celebration of Sam’s life.
Sam Ciervo, better known as “Mr. Ciervo,” died unexpectedly on January 25, 2017 at the age of 63.
A pillar of his community, he was a passionate, respected English teacher for 25 years at his alma mater, Pompton Lakes High School (PLHS). He taught legions of students the difference between “good” and “well,” and inspired many to become teachers. While his deep humility meant downplaying his own accomplishments, he earned many accolades including Teacher of the Year (twice, a rarity) and Coach of the Year by His Peers from the N.J.I.F.A. Most important to him was the respect he earned from students, parents, colleagues, coaches and peers.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joanne, his beloved daughters, Clare and Emily, his sisters, Vikki and Rose, his nieces, Cailin and Keri, and his loving extended family and circle of friends. These people experienced his greatest gift: unrelenting devotion to his loved ones. Always present and helping, often before he was asked, he was a companion by the bedside in hospitals, an on-call family repair man, a supporter at every event for his children, and a daily presence in his parents’ lives. We will never know a man more devoted to his family than Sam, Dad, Mr. Ciervo.
As a tribute to Sam’s legacy, his family intends to create a memory book. They would like to include your stories and fond memories. “Mr. Ciervo” certainly touched many lives as a teacher, a coach, and a friend, and you are all encouraged to write down your special story and bring it with you to the funeral home on Sunday where they will be collected and given to the family. If you are unable to attend on Sunday but would like to share a memory please feel free to email them to info@vandermay.com and include in the subject line: Memories of Sam Ciervo.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the “Sam Ciervo Memorial Scholarship Fund,” care of PLHS, 44 Lakeside Ave., Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442.
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