Frederick G. “Freddy” Sam

September 7, 2025

Frederick G. “Freddy” Sam, 70, of Kingston, passed away on Sunday,

September 7, 2025, at his home.

He was born in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late Frederick A. and Esther Ellis

Sam. Freddy was a graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Class of 1973. He

received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He did his post

graduate work at UCLA and he attended the Hypnotism Training Institute in

Glendale, California.

Freddy was self-employed as a hypnotherapist. He was a member of the

American Council of Hypnotist Examiners. A talented musician, he loved to

playing the guitar and keyboard and composing his own music. He instilled a great

love of music in his children. His favorite times were spent with his wife Mary,

the love of his life, and his beloved sons.

He was a member of St. Anthony-St. George Maronite Catholic Church in

Wilkes-Barre and he a member of the Knights of Lebanon.

Freddy is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Funk Sam, and by his

sons, Erick J. Sam, JD-Ph.d, Salt Lake City, Utah and Gregory F. Sam, Atlantic

City, New Jersey. He is also survived by numerous cousins and nieces and

nephews.

Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11 am at

St. Anthony-St. George Maronite Catholic Church, 311 Park Avenue, Wilkes-

Barre. Rev. Adib Salameh will officiate. A visitation will be held at the Church,

prior to the Service from 10-11am. Those attending the visitation and service are

asked to go directly to the Church.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hanover Township.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Anthony-St.

George Maronite Catholic Church c/o 323 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

Condolences may be sent by visiting Freddy’s obituary at www.ngjfuneral.com .​

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Nat Gawlas Jordan Funeral

Home, 89 Park Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.