Sam wore many hats during his working years. He was a barber with his dad, a restaurateur- Our Dad’s Place in Paulsboro, a special officer for Thorofare, a Gloucester County sheriff’s officer, and his last and most favorite, a back yard farmer with grandson, Kevin. In retirement Sam became a full time Pop Pop going to little league games, dance recitals, and beach combing with the kids. rnSurf fishing in Brigatine was where he caught the “big ones.” Other hats Sam wore sported Phillies and Eagles logos -win or lose he cheered them on. He followed NASCAR and rooted the hardest when Jeff Gordon was behind the wheel.rnHe was an old car buff. If a car show was advertised Sam was there reminiscing his ‘57 and ‘63 Chevies.rnSam graduated from Paulsboro High. In the year after graduation he happened to be outside the school when a young lady caught his eye. That pretty girl was Donna Hartzell. They have spent the last 44 years together enjoying their family: son, Samuel, Jr.(Cathleen) daughter, Lisa Murdock (Larry); Grandchildren: Brittany Ford, Rachel and Kevin Murdock; Great grandson, Joseph Harker. He is also survived by a brother, Dominick.rnCome celebrate 67 family centered years Sunday 6 to 8PM and Monday from 9AM at Daley Life Celebration Studio, Swedesboro. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30AM at St. Joseph’s Church, Swedesboro. Burial Eglington Cemetery. Donations to St. Jude’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in lieu of flowers will be appreciated.rn –