Samuel John Dominick

Samuel John Dominick

Samuel John Dominick, age 45, of Warren, PA, formerly of Erie, died Thursday, March 26, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 25, 1963 in Erie, a son of Patricia Bidwell Chiappazzi and the late Michael Dominick.

He had worked detailing cars, was a bus driver for the Erie School District and owned with his brother Dominick's Pizzeria. He was a former member of the Sons of Italy, National, Sunflower and Nuova Aurora Clubs. He was a member of Saint Joseph Church in Warren, PA.

He enjoyed traveling, music, feeding the ducks and fishing. He was a gentle and loving person. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed laughter and his family.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl John Dominick. He is survived by his wife, Ericka Leigh Skodis Dominick of Warren, PA; three sons, Michael Scott Dominick, Samuel Louis Dominick and Scott Joseph Dominick all of Erie; one step-son, Robert William Skodis of Warren, PA; three grandchildren, Nathan Milano Dominick, Andrian Joseph Dominick and Emma Lynn Dominick; one brother, James A. Sullivan of Warren, PA; one aunt, Carol A. Grode; two uncles, Paul Bidwell and Calvin Bidwell and one nephew, Nick Dominick all of Erie. He is also survived by his two lifelong friends, Joseph Skodis and Michael Connely and many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the John R. Orlando Funeral Home, Inc., 2122 Raspberry Street, on Sunday from 2 to 5 pm and may attend a Funeral Mass on Monday at Saint Paul RC Church, 1617 Walnut Street, at 10 am. A Christian Wake Service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday at 3pm. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family.