Salvatore "Sam" Indiano

SAM AND ROSE  ~  TOGETHER  AGAIN

SALVATORE "SAM" INDIANO age 94 and ROSE (nee VICIC) INDIANO, beloved husband and wife for nearly 63 years; loving father and mother of Tony (Debbie Zako), David (wife Josephine), Cynthia Foley (husband Dennis), Lynn Johnson (husband Ted) and the late Vincent (wife Kathy); devoted grandparents of Angela Berardinelli (husband Dante), Brett (wife Christine), Drew (wife Michel), Sam (wife Samantha) and Micaela (Anthony Anderson), Emily (Francisco Lebron), Nicholas, Kathleen Rose, Gina Marie, Daniel Foley (Krystal Keck), Bryan Foley (wife Emily Schwartz), Benjamin Broge (Brittney Townsend), Max Johnson (wife Maggie), Vincent, Brooke Wright (husband Roman) and Kenny Indiano (wife Chelsea) and great-grandparents of 20; cherished son of the late Carmen and Carmella (nee Screngi) Indiano and step-son of the late Ubaldo "Bill" DePetris; devoted daughter of the late Theresa (nee Ruzich) and Vincent Vicic; dearest brother and sister-in-law of the late Georgetta Garmone, Philomena Black, Carmella Stajnrajh, Eugene DePetris, William "Billy" DePetris Ralph and Mary DePetris; dear uncle and aunt, great-uncle and aunt and friend of many.

Sam and Rose were both born in Cleveland and became husband and wife in 1952. Sam was a hard-working machine inspector, landscaper and Jack-of-all-trades, while Rose was a giving, selfless homemaker who loved cooking, baking and raising their five forever- grateful children.

They were both creative and artistic with Sam being an accomplished woodworker, landscaper and builder of model ships and cars while Rose expressed herself through her drawings. At an early age, one of Sam's drawings was hung in a Cleveland art museum.

Rose enjoyed playing volleyball and having long conversations on the phone with friends and her children. She was also an Indians and Browns supporter. Sam was a fan of antique cars, fishing and listening to the Rat Pack, Andre Bocelli, Sergio Mendes, the Gypsy Kings and the Ventures.

Rose and Sam complimented each other perfectly. Sam was loving, quiet and easy-going and Rose was quiet, considerate and smart but also strong-willed. They both leave behind a legacy of love and devotion to each other and to their family and will be greatly missed by all who knew them.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Sam and Rose to the Alzheimer's Association (Cleveland Chapter) or to Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) c/o Cleveland Clinic (Giving@ccf.org). Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Family and friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial for Sam and Rose Monday, July 20, 2026 at St. Anselm Catholic Church 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland at 10 AM. Entombment following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Sam and Rose at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) SUNDAY JULY 19, 2026 2-6 PM.