Samuel E. Speta, 73, of 4450 Route 275, Friendship passed
away unexpectedly, Thursday, January 30, 2020 shortly after arrival at Jones
Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 16, 1946, in Cuba, he was a son of Louis
and Violet Lewis Speta. On November 18,
1972, in Friendship he married the former Gayle E. Dunshie who survives.
Sam was a graduate of Richburg Central Schools Class of
1964. He then served in the United
States Army from 1966-68. He received
the National Defense Service Medal for his service.
He had been employed as a Truck Driver for the New York
State Department of Transportation in Friendship prior to his retirement. He had also owned and operated S, G, & M
Farm Equipment for several years.
He was lifetime member of the National Rifle Association,
Shooters Committee on Political Education, the Friendship American Legion Post
1168, and the Allegany County Veterans Organization. Hunting and going to auctions, and various
collections were several of his hobbies.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by A Brother
Charles Speta and a sister Sylvia Scott.
Graveside services will be held in Maple Grove Cemetery,
Friendship at a date and time to be announced this coming spring.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rinkerfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are under direction of
the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
