Message from Dale Flagler
August 17, 2023 4:09 PM
Over 5 years late in discovering Sam's untimely passing while dining in Wheatfield today. Knew him from Gowanda Olympia - he was truly a good man and friend. My deepest sympathies and condolences to Sam's family. Never forgotten!
Message from Cheryl Nunn and Family
February 22, 2018 1:09 PM
I just wanted to say how sorry we are to hear of Sam's passing. We used to go into the Olympia restaurant quite often especially when we first moved to Wheatfield. Unfortunately we've moved so we haven't been there in quite a while. But when we did come to eat, Sam always had a smile and kind word for us when he'd see my family. He would even come over and talk to us for a bit. He actually offered my son a job when he found out he was going to BOCES for Culinary. To Sam's family: Please accept our deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. Just know that Sam's spirit lives on his children.
Message from Former Senator ,Lawyer Friend Mark Grisanti
January 9, 2018 12:58 PM
I am so sorry to hear that Sam passed. I remember sitting with him and others at kostas and just talking , having a good time. I did not see Sam lately but always thought of him as a caring ,compassionate and heart of gold friend. The world lost a good man GOD BLESS
Message from Monique Smith
January 8, 2018 6:47 AM
I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences to all of the family and friends of Sam.
The Olympia Resteraunt was a staple in my home town of Gowanda, N.Y.
To hear of it's devistation by fire in May, was a shock.
To now know of this, is even more of a shock wave.
I was attending lunch with my Pastor at the Rolling Hills diner, a family friend Boris (the Owner) was a good friend of Sam's, also from Greece.
As we shared the information, we said a prayer for you all!
May the Lord, Our God, bring peace to your hearts as you go through this process.
May the memory of Sam bring rays of the most beautiful love and joy to shine down on each other of you.
May the comfort of God's hand be with you in the difficult times of the grief and may you know deeply, how much of a blessing Sam was to so many.
May Sam rest in peace
A candle was lit by Monique Smith
on January 8, 2018 6:35 AM
A candle was lit by All your neighbors on Fritz road.
on January 7, 2018 7:59 AM
A candle was lit by Renee Morrison
on January 4, 2018 4:35 PM
Message from Marie Tiedt Engle
January 4, 2018 1:15 PM
Sarah,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Love, your cousin, Marie
A candle was lit by Paisley Kubit & Family
on January 4, 2018 11:16 AM
A candle was lit by Michele
on January 3, 2018 10:58 AM
Message from Alexis Stasio and family
January 3, 2018 9:30 AM
We are truly saddened for the loss of such a great man may his memory be eternal I prayers love and thoughts are with his family
Message from The Hearn Family
January 2, 2018 3:15 PM
Our many thoughts and prayers are with the entire Tsirtskis Family.
A candle was lit by The Hearn Family
on January 2, 2018 3:14 PM
A candle was lit by Debbie Wilson
on January 2, 2018 12:16 PM
My sincere condolences go out to you Sarah and the kids, and Sam's family. Sam was a wonderful person and I am blessed I could call him a friend. We had good times bowling and I will miss him terribly. May God Bless you all.
Message from Theresa, Don and Steve Girome
January 1, 2018 2:55 PM
More than twenty five years ago, Sam and his family were neighbors of ours. Sam was always smiling and good to us. May you find strength from the Lord, Jesus Christ and receive comfort from the Holy Spirit.
Message from Konstantina Ambrasi
December 31, 2017 8:33 AM
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.. My heart goes out to you and youre family... May god bloß and give you comfort!!! ♥️🙏🏼
A candle was lit by Stavroula Tsirtsaki & Family
on December 31, 2017 8:13 AM
A candle was lit by Andreas
on December 31, 2017 6:12 AM
A candle was lit by Family in Sofiko
on December 31, 2017 3:20 AM
A candle was lit by Lou 'Elias' Pozantides
on December 30, 2017 11:22 PM
Message from Lou 'Elias' Pozantides
December 30, 2017 11:19 PM
Sam I never had the chance to meet such a wonderful person like you but through your brother Demetri one of the greatest people in the world whom I have known for many years I feel I have. My prayers go out to your entire family especially your wife , children and grandchildren. The Lord called upon you in his birthday the most sacred day of the year. He called you home to celebrate his birth which shows us how much he really loves you along with the rest of us. May your memory be eternal as I will include you and your family in my prayers as I do my mom and dad each day. Rest In Peace.
Message from Helen Pullman Coran
December 30, 2017 8:16 PM
Dear Sarah & Tsirtakis Family --
We are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of your loved one... We have been long time patrons of his restaurant & have always looked forward to his greetings .. truly a very kind man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time...
May his memory be eternal.
--Helen Pullman Coran & Family
Town/Tonawanda
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A candle was lit by Lori Reynolds
on December 30, 2017 4:11 PM
A candle was lit by Panagiotis & Eleni Tsirtsaki
on December 30, 2017 2:40 PM
A candle was lit by Dessy Tsirtsaki
on December 30, 2017 2:39 PM
A candle was lit by schlegel family
on December 30, 2017 2:29 PM
Message from Emon and Anika
December 30, 2017 1:02 PM
May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
Message from Josie & Dennis LaMonto
December 30, 2017 10:55 AM
To the Family of Sam,
We our So Sorry for Your Loss, He was a Beautiful & Caring Man.
We shared a lot of stories together,He will always be in our hearts.
You All are in our prayers.
Dennis & Josie LaMonto
A candle was lit by Demetrios Joy and children
on December 30, 2017 10:51 AM
A candle was lit by Josie LaMonto
on December 30, 2017 10:38 AM
A candle was lit by William Siradas Family
on December 30, 2017 10:36 AM
Message from William Siradas Family
December 30, 2017 10:34 AM
A very fine Gentleman who will be missed with all he came in contact with
MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL
A candle was lit by Emon & Anika
on December 30, 2017 10:33 AM
A candle was lit by Brittany Schindler
on December 30, 2017 9:40 AM
A candle was lit by Cyndie Koener
on December 30, 2017 6:21 AM
A candle was lit by Joe Alongi
on December 29, 2017 11:41 PM
Message from Lynn
December 29, 2017 10:02 PM
So very sorry for your loss.
A candle was lit by Lynn
on December 29, 2017 10:00 PM
A candle was lit by Lexie Norcross
on December 29, 2017 9:23 PM
A candle was lit by The Badurek Family.
on December 29, 2017 8:20 PM
Message from Carol L Badurek
December 29, 2017 8:20 PM
My prayers and sympathies to the family...what a huge loss. Sammy I hope every teenager that ever worked for you and had to do homework at the counter in between and down times also has a smile of rememberance. You were an amazing man and were loved by the community. Rest in Peace my friend. Carol Badurek, Brice Badurek, Andrea Badurek, and Natalie Badurek
Message from Alice Farner
December 29, 2017 7:41 PM
I'd like to give my sincere condolences to all of Sam's loved ones. Sam was a wonderful man father friend employer just an all-around great man Sam watched me grow up and raise my child. He made a business a home, he made a restaurant a business a home for generations of family members. Just can't Express how wonderful of a man he was in my life 30 some years. He will be greatly missed by many. Blessed Be Sam.. Se agapó
Blondie aka Alice Farner
A candle was lit by All of your Olympia Family we love and miss you so much!
on December 29, 2017 4:08 PM
Message from Don & Lori Richards
December 29, 2017 1:46 PM
We are so very sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was always smiling and fun to bowl with, he made everyone feel like they were his friend! You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by ❤
on December 29, 2017 12:22 PM
A candle was lit by Melissa
on December 29, 2017 11:05 AM
A candle was lit by Carl & Sandi Berg
on December 29, 2017 10:44 AM