Salvatore “Sam” Barravecchia, age 85 of Ada, Michigan, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Sam is survived by his wife of 60 incredible years, Rose; his loving children, Marianna (Dewey) Davis, Joe (Angela) Barravecchia; he was proud grandpa of “his treasures”, Patti and Anna Barravecchia; dear brother of the late Grace Adragna, Angie Casali, Marianna Barravecchia; proud uncle to Anna Casali, Nick (Pam) Casali, along with many other nieces and nephews. He gradauted from Nortre Dame High School in Detroit, and went on to attend Wayne State University. Sam worked for Keeler Brass and Knapp Vogt for many years. In his spare time, he enjoyed stamp collecting.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Robert of Newminster Catholic Church. 6477 Ada Dr., Ada, Michigan 49302; with visitation one hour prior. Memorial contributions can be directed to the church. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on the east side/Detroit area at a later date.
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TO OUR SPECIAL FAMILY: ROSE,MARIANA, AND JOE. WE ARE VERY SADDENED AT THE PASSING OF SAM.OUR ”OUR LONGTIME “FRIENDSHIPS ” WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. SAM WAS A UNIQUE MAN. LOVINGHUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANPA. WE WILL MISS HIM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. (MOM WILL MISS HIM)
MARION & YVONNE JUREWICZ
TO OUR SPECIAL FAMILY: ROSE,MARIANA, AND JOE. WE ARE VERY SADDENED AT THE PASSING OF SAM.OUR ”OUR LONGTIME “FRIENDSHIPS ” WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. SAM WAS A UNIQUE MAN. LOVINGHUSBAND, FATHER, AND GRANPA. WE WILL MISS HIM. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. (MOM WILL MISS HIM)
MARION & YVONNE JUREWICZ
Rest in Paradise Mr B.