Samuel Lewis

Samuel Robert Lewis, 87, and Viola Rosalie Lewis, 82, passed peacefully on May 11, 2013 in Cedar Crest/Albuquerque, NM. They are now eternally joined in the sight of God. Samuel and Viola were married 65 years ago on February 8, 1948, in Huntington Sta., NY. Samuel served in the US Navy Submarine Service during WWII. He was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Nathan Hale Post #1469, and served as Post Commander and County Commander. Samuel was a well-known and successful general contractor on Long Island, NY. Viola served in the Ladies Auxiliary of the same post. She was a wonderful homemaker and loving mother raising their seven children. After she raised her children, she went on to have a successful business career. They are survived by Madeline Glenn, (Viola's sister), Samuel, Jr. and wife, Dot, Lorelei Blake and husband, Ben, Valerie Fickes and husband, Gary, Nicky and wife, Dixie, Stephen and wife, Lynda, Neil and wife, Laurel (deceased), and Kevin and wife, Donna; thirteen grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held at FRENCH - Lomas on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, followed by a Committal Service at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice de la Luz, 3812 Academy Pkwy N., NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 would be appreciated by the family. Thank you, Mom and Dad. We love you very much! Please visit our online guest book for Samuel and Viola at - Lomas10500 Lomas Blvd NE505-275-3500