Silvio "Sam" J. Deparasis

     Silvio J. "Sam" Deparasis Jr., 59, of Jersey Shore, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at UPMC Williamsport.

     Born March 22, 1963 in Williamsport, he was a son to Silvio J. Deparasis Sr. and the former Donna Fagnano.

     Sam was a graduate of Williamsport High School and Pennsylvania College of Technology with a degree in Business. He honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

     For 18 years, he and his wife, Gloria, were the owners of the Tiadaghton Inn. Prior to that, he was the manager of the Tia for 15 years. For many years, he volunteered at a Little League Coach and served his community as a member of the Jersey Shore Borough Council. He attended Trinity Episcopal Church, was a Red Sox and Washington Commanders Fan, and enjoyed playing golf.

     In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, the former Gloria L. Bennett, they were united in marriage on September 22, 2001; children, Matthew and Nicholas Deparasis, both of Virginia Beach, Jennifer Deparasis of Johnstown, and Mariah L. Deparasis (Mike) of State College; 3 grandchildren; two sisters, Maria (Terry) Snyder of Jersey Shore and Gina (Andrew) Shemory of Antes Fort; and a brother, Tony Deparasis of Jersey Shore.

     Services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

     Arrangements are entrusted to Frederick B. Welker Funeral Home, Jersey Shore.

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