Oct 03 2020

Sad News: We Lost a Good Friend and Master Mechanic


I am sad to inform you that my friend Sam Greco passed away on Friday.

Sam was a very good man and a master mechanic who loved his family, cars and the Alco Black Beast. He and I shared many memorable times as seen below.

May his life continue through his family and friends and that the wonderful memories of Sam always be a blessing. Condolences to the Greco family.

Howard 

A message from Sam's son Nick:

Nick Greco:

This is extremely difficult and surreal that I have to write this. One of the best men I know has passed away today, my father- Sam Greco. We had lots of good times and I have a lot of great memories. You will forever be missed and I love you more than you know. You have been taken away from us too soon. I will never get over this.

Services for my father Samuel Greco III

Franklin Funeral Home

42 New Hyde Park Rd, Franklin Square, NY 11010

Monday, October 5th 2020

2:00pm to 4:00pm

&

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Mass will be

Tuesday, October 6th 2020

10:00am

St. Joseph's Church

130 5th St, Garden City, NY 11530


A Tribute to Sam Greco

2017 Old Westbury Car Show

2015 Port Jefferson Hill Climb

2012 Indy 500 Legends' Day

2011 Indy 500 Race-Parade Lap


Comments

Oct 03 2020 Jennifer Robinson 11:59 PM

So sorry for this loss…

Oct 04 2020 Mark Thomas 12:05 AM

Howard

My deepest sympathy to you and sam’s family

Mark

Oct 04 2020 S. Berliner, III 2:02 AM

Another Sam, III?  Never realized.  That somehow makes it more personal to me.  This is a sad blow to HK and the whole Greco family.  My sincerest condolences to all.  Sam, III

Oct 04 2020 LMK 7:25 AM

So sorry for the loss ....

Oct 04 2020 Walt Gosden 8:36 AM

I am in shock to say the least. SO very sorry to read this news. I knew Sam and his parents as well through the many car activities that we used to all attend , especially the commemorative reruns/celebrations held to honor the anniversary of the Vanderbilt Cup Races that were organized by the Long Island Old Car Club VMCCA. For many years we also saw each other at the tuesday night cruise night on Dogwood Avenue. My sincerest condolences to the Greco family.

Oct 04 2020 Brian D McCarthy 9:10 AM

Thanks for sharing.May he rest in peace

Oct 04 2020 Bruce Adams 9:26 AM

So very sorry to hear this.  It was always so good to see Sam and family at Easter Parade and at The Westbury Car Show.  Always the Gentleman, and SUCH a lovely family.

Oct 04 2020 al velocci 10:37 AM

Howard, Sad to hear about the passing of Sam Greco. I turned to him on several occasions when I was restoring my Fulton truck, extremely knowledgeable, always helpful. The hobby will miss him.

Oct 04 2020 JeRita 11:58 AM

Howard so sorry for your loss and our condolences to his family Jerry and Rita

Oct 04 2020 Bob guastella 12:15 PM

I am very saddened over this news I’m at least 20 years his senior but yet when I was around him and he worked on my 30 Ford roadster I was the son and he was the father that’s how I felt when I was around him he was a great guy on top of being a great mechanic he’ll be sorely missed by me ,my love goes to his family it is hard to lose I loved one

Oct 04 2020 ARTIE FINNEGAN 3:38 PM

HOWARD, JUST RECEIVED YOUR NOTIFICATION,  SAM IS REAL CAR COLLECTOR AND I FOR ONE WILL MISS HIM AS WILL MANY OTHER FRIENDS FROM THE GREATER NEW YORK REGION AACA WILL.  REST IN PEACE SAM.  ARTIE.

Oct 04 2020 Art Kleiner 7:20 PM

Condolences!  Memories live on forever!

Oct 04 2020 frank femenias 10:33 PM

Terrible news. Condolences to the Greco family, and to many associated with Sam. A rare powerhouse loss today

Oct 04 2020 Mark 11:36 PM

I’m so sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Sam.

Oct 05 2020 Andre E Avdoulos 2:18 AM

Nick Greco, I went to GC schools with your Dad. I am so terribly sorry for your sudden loss. It is very hard to lose a loved one, but a parent is the worst. All of our hearts from the GC Class of 1983 go out to you and your family. In the pictures, he looks like he Truly Lived his Dream! Not too many folks can say that. He was blessed.

Oct 05 2020 Greg O. 9:03 AM

So sorry to hear. Some great memories there.

Oct 05 2020 Michael Cain 10:10 AM

Having lost a close friend myself at Sam’s age I understand the sadness and shock of his passing. May he rest in peace and may you Howard and his family cherish his memory.

Oct 05 2020 Rich 10:32 AM

Howard, So sorry to hear the news about Sam’s passing.  Our sincere condolences.
Judy & Rich

Oct 06 2020 Howard Kroplick 12:53 AM

The Greco family told me on Monday that they really appreciate all your tributes to Sam. He will be missed.

Oct 07 2020 Riley Best 9:02 PM

Sam’s dad and I were friends for too short a period of time. Then Sammy and I met at Hershey, and he was so respectful of his dad and the rest of us old brass car guys. We will miss him so much. Gone from us far, far too soon. A rare person. Loved his family & old cars.

Apr 25 2021 Kelly 12:18 PM

Im am so sorry for your loss! He was my first boyfriend.  We were 14.  We moved on.  But he holds a place in my heart.  Beautiful man.  Beautiful family.  You never forget your first love ❤️

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