In 1948, Sam took the “trip of his life”, one that would alter his life in immeasurable

ways. He was an explorer at heart and traveled to Lima, Peru, and then to Santiago, Chile. In Santiago, while staying at a boarding house, he found instant friendships and camaraderie with other young, adventurous engineers. He fell in love with the city, the Chilean people, the Andes Mountains, and a few years later, Nan, (Nanny) the love of his life. In Santiago, Sam began setting up shop, initially fixing refrigerators. He applied his strong work ethic, working very long hours (much to Nan’s chagrin!) and established Resco Corporation. There, he applied his engineering foundation and built cold storage rooms, and later metal lockers for schools (the first to do so in Chile). Sam and Nan’s two daughters, Carol and Patricia, were born in Chile. Sam was devoted to his family and particularly loved sharing time with them outdoors – hiking, fishing, and catching butterflies. His 'adventure' in Chile lasted 22 years!

In 1970 he moved back to the U.S. with his family and settled in San Diego - a city that he loved, and became his home for the rest of his life. Sam began his next work phase, buying Improver Supplies in Pacific Beach, later turning it into an Ace Hardware franchise, and growing the business. Never being one who sought the life or leisure or retirement, he worked at “the store” until a year before his passing!

Throughout his life, Sam's work never got in the way of friendships and relationships. If someone was in trouble, Sam was always there to help. He was known by all as a true gentleman and by his employees as kind, generous, and fair-minded.

Sam is survived by his daughters, Carol Feinstein, of San Diego, and Patricia Palley (and husband Larry) of Sacramento. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Jonathan, Asa, Andrea and Kyla.

If you are inspired to make a contribution in Sam’s name, the following were three of his favorite charities: The Southern Poverty Law , Habitat for Humanity and Doctors without Borders.