OBITUARIES

Alice Samia,88

04/29/2022

NORTH ADAMS

Alice Elias (Rizkallah) Samia, 88 formerly of North Adams, MA died Friday April 29, 2022 in Illinois with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Methuen, MA on June 24, 1933, a daughter of Elias and Najibe (Ryah) Rizkallah. She attended schools there and graduated from Searles High School. She completed her business degree from MacIntosh Bryant Business School.

Alice was last employed by Stop & Shop in North Adams where she worked for 21 years until her retirement at the age of 80. She had also worked at Sprague Electric Co. and within the North Adams Public School System.

She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church and was a member of Court Margaret #629 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, where she served as treasurer. Alice was also a member of Triad, the Adams Lions Club and the Ladies Auxiliary of Post #125 American Legion, holding various board positions. She enjoyed puzzles, music, reading and travel and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, maintaining that loyalty while residing in Chicago.

She was the widow of Asife "Ace" Samia who died May 1, 1990. They were married on November 7, 1954. Survivors include two daughters- Carol Ann (Christopher Eiser) Samia-Eiser of Batavia, IL and Jane (David) Fullerton of Southerland, OR, Son James Samia of Hudson, FL and two grandchildren- Dan Samia and Rita Fullerton. She also leaves four great grandchildren including Marleigh, Steele, Sailer and Hunter; two sisters- Margaret Zinno and Mary Bowman; one brother- Joseph Rizkallah and nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her granddaughter- Nicole Samia, brothers John and Elias Rizkallah and sisters Julia, Florence and Victoria.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Alice Samia will be celebrated Saturday May 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. A calling hour will be held at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS- CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA on Saturday from 9-10 a.m. Flowers can be sent to the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

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I was a tennant of Alice's when I was going to school and worked as an aide in the public schools. I wish I got to meet Jimmy. I always hope that I was a good tennant. I enjoyed going out to eat with Alice and spending time with her. Alice was like a mother. I took a job as a program aide at Perkins School for the Blind. I always wanted to get back out and visit. However, I am legally blind and cannot drive and knew I probably would never get out there again. I always thought about you Alice. Love your former tennant George M Gogas III
from: George M Gogas III	on: 09-01-2023

Carol, Jim and Jane, My deepest condolences to the entire Samia family. I always loved your mom and have many fond memories from my childhood hanging out at your house. Your mom always treated me like part of the family. Please know I am thinking of you all during your time of sorrow. Tina Rotolo Ft. Myers, FL.
from: Tina Rotolo	on: 05-10-2022

To Alice's entire family I am sorry for your loss Alice was a very kind lady. She always had a smile Rest in peace Alice.
from: Karen Champagny Cook	on: 05-10-2022

Dear Jim, Jane and Carol, We’re sorry to hear about your Mother Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family Bob and Linda Cellana
from:	on: 05-08-2022

Condolences to the family. I remember Mrs. Samia as I was growing up - going to her house Tricker Treating :-) She was always very nice with a kind word and smile. 💙🙏💙
from: Susan Fachini Misani	on: 05-07-2022

Ace and family I'm so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. She was a beautiful woman that had a kind word for anyone she met.May she rest in peace until we all meet again on The Stairway to Heaven.
from: Cindy (Pecor) Schneider	on: 05-07-2022

Sending condolences for your loss of such a beautiful soul~she brightened the day with her kindness …
from: Cheryl Lefave	on: 05-06-2022

A wonderful person. Deepest sympathy to the family.
from: Nancy and Bob Waltermire	on: 05-06-2022

My heartfelt condolences to the family. What a sweet lady and a wonderful family.
from: Nicky Jozefiak	on: 05-06-2022

I remember her from school and she was a very sweet lady. RIP
from: Kevin Okeefe	on: 05-05-2022

Very sorry to hear of your Moms passing .
from: Deb Casuscelli Blanchard	on: 05-05-2022

So Sorry Carol & Jane Alice and I were awesome friends and my daughter and great grand daughter were awesome friends. Alice will always be in my heart and my prayers forever! I am so sorry!❤️🥰❤️🥰🙏😇🙏😇I will miss you my friend❤️🥰🙏🙏
from: TammyMoon	on: 05-05-2022

So sorry to hear about Alice. I remember her from school and from Stop and Shop. When she cashed me out at the grocery store she always had a smile and would ask me how I was doing. She also would tell me how Carol was because she knew I knew her from high school. Alice was a wonderful person that will be missed.
from: Linda Rose	on: 05-05-2022

So sorry to hear about Alice. She was a lovely person and will be missed. Tammy & Don Wright
from: Tammy Wright	on: 05-05-2022

I have very fond memories of spending time on Walker Street at Sitto’s house. She was the best of the best when it came to loving and caring for people. May she rest in eternal peace and shine a bright light down for all of us to see.
from: Becky Cohen	on: 05-05-2022

Alice was my Godmother, and was always there at every important life event. She was our family, and we were blessed to have her in our lives for as long as we did. May her memory be eternal always!
from: Zaza Sakhat	on: 05-04-2022

I worked with Alice at Stop&Shop many years ago, what a wonderful lady she was, always had a smile on her face, I am glad to have known Alice.
from: Tom Ostrander	on: 05-04-2022

so sorry for your loss jim sending prayers to your family.
from: dick and bev pizani	on: 05-04-2022

Alice was a wonderful person and I enjoyed seeing her when she came into my office She was my favorite cashier at S&S and I always sought her out. Our condolences to the family.
from: T&J	on: 05-04-2022

Jane, My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mom. I always enjoyed seeing her during our school years and on my visits to North Adams when I would run into her at the market. Such a great smile. Like you!
from: Alan Ziter	on: 05-04-2022

To my cousins, Jane , Carol and Jimmy I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet Mother. Auntie Alice was so very good to me and my brother and sister over the years and many visits to North Adams. Auntie Alice was always so very kind and generous to us and I especially cherish the memories of one summer when I was a teenager and spent a week at her and Uncle Ace’s house.. I ate raw kibbe for the first time that Auntie made. I loved Auntie Alice dearly. and will miss her God Bless you, Auntie! I love you! Love, Susie
from: Susan Rizkallah	on: 05-04-2022

I wish to express My Deepest Sympathies to my cousins Carol, Jane and Jimmy! I pray to the Lord to comfort you during this very painful time and to fill your mind with joyful memories of the times you shared with your fantastic Mother! I will always remember just how warm and loving your beloved mother (my Aunt Alice) was. She was so very kind to everyone! I cherish the visits we had to your home in North Adams when we were kids! Your Mom always went out of her way to make us feel welcomed and ensure that we were fed and happy! She truly was a wonderful role model and greatly missed! I am so very glad that my wife, Kim, was able to meet your amazing Mother for the first time last September. Rest in Peace, Auntie Alice! Love, Johnny
from: John Rizkallah, Jr.	on: 05-04-2022

Ace and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Alice was always a fun loving person with a heart of gold. She was always kind to me, no matter the situation. I loved her like she was my family. She will always be in my heart and you and your family will be in my prayers. She's another angel always looking over you. God rest her soul and God bless you. If you ever need to talk, you can always message me. Again, I'm so sorry.
from: Jacqueline Cyr Andrews	on: 05-04-2022

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