Sam “Sammy” Bevilacqua, Sr.
Sam “Sammy” Bevilacqua, Sr., 76, of Beaumont, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Harbor Hospice, Beaumont. He was born on October 17, 1948, to Pearl Fasulo Bevilacqua and Charles Bevilacqua, in Beaumont.
Sammy was a faithful member of St. Anthony’s Cathedral Basilica and loved elaborating on his attendance at St. Anthony’s Elementary School. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
In 1967, he graduated from Beaumont High School, attended Lamar Tech in Beaumont and he began a life-long career as a valued employee of ExxonMobil for 40 years.
As a young adult, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, car races and horseback riding with many cousins and friends.
Fatherhood was one of his greatest joys in life. He was his children’s biggest baseball fan. His gregarious nature and sense of humor brought priceless joy to his family, work, church and community. He will long be remembered.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Alexis Bevilacqua; sons, Gerald Alan Sticker of Brooklyn, New York and Sam Joseph Bevilacqua, Jr. and his wife, Mellie Proctor Bevilacqua, of Beaumont; grandchildren, Sam Joseph Bevilacqua III and Julia Josephine Bevilacqua; sister-in-law, Terry Mathews and her husband, Wally; half sisters-in-law, Anna Lorraine Huff and Rachel Denise Boothe; as well as many cousins and a large, loving extended family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, North Carolina 28607 give online.
A gathering of Mr. Bevilacqua’s family and friends will begin at 9:00 a.m., with his funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery, Beaumont.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 15, 2025
- 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Funeral Service
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- February 15, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Magnolia Cemetery
- 2291, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- February 15, 2025
I was a high school friend of Sammy. Always a smile and friendly comment. You can tell the kind of person he was by the number of people responding to his passing. Blessings to your family.
It was always a good day when Mr. Bevilacqua stopped by the mailboxes. Always cutting up and making us laugh. He will be missed at the post office. So sorry for your loss Mrs. Bevilacqua.
Lexi, I don’t know what to say. I’m very sorry for your loss but I feel as tho he’s in a much better place. I didn’t know Sammy to good…..my loss. You take care of yourself. I’m so sorry I wasn’t able to attend the funeral service but I didn’t want to be a problem. I think you understand. I do enjoy our many conversations. We are more like sisters than aunt & niece! I love you, Susie
Sammy,
I am going to miss your visits to the office when you needed carpets cleaned. Most customers called on the phone or booked through the internet. You personally drove up, got out and entered the building
“loud talkin” in your Al Pacino voice.
Where’s Babalou! Babalou, I need some carpets cleaned. And I want the Babalou ChemDry discount!
You always called me by my Dad’s nickname and always let me know that you played on a young fast-pitch softball team he coached when he played for Sherman Lumber in the ’60’s. I recently found the pic that had you on the front row. You guys were wearing either Beaumont High caps or SL ( Sherman Lumber ) caps. On the back of the pic written Sherman Lumber – C Team LOL!!
’67-’68?
Years back when he gave me the pic he told me who each one of you were. I remembered a few and you were one of them. I can’t recall the story he had about you but he spoke fondly of you. I believe he might have seen a little bit of you in him. Always funny with a quick witted answer and comeback.
Sammy, you will be missed!
Give Bablou a hug for me!!!
Sorry for your loss Lexy. we had some good times over the years. Sammy was a lot of fun.
Nick and Linda LaRocca
Praying for Alexis, (Lexy) his family and all who knew and loved Sammy. May his spirit and memories remain eternally ingrained in our hearts, where he will be as long as we take breath.
Shine bright in heaven’s place, waiting for your bride.
Rest in eternal peace forever loved.
May you rest in peace Paisano. Lots of Memories of past years growing up. Prayers for Lexy and all the family.
Sammy was a wonderful friend like a brother
to me. Always funny and jolly. His family lived
down the street from my wife Gerri. Lexie, he dearly
loved you. GOD BLESS YOU AND FAMILY
So sorry for your loss.
Lexie, we are so very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing you and Sammy out at different restaurants. Sammy was always so sweet to me and still treated me like family! Keeping you in our prayers. He will be missed and never forgotten. Carolyn Fasulo Adkins and Kevin Adkins
my thoughts and prayers are with Lexie and her family. Sammy was a friend i have known since our sons, Will and Sammy, were in Bunny Stop together. I can still see and hear that precious man joke around and I know Heaven is laughing with him now. As humorous as that stinker was he never failed to be a gentleman and was so kind and respectful. Thank you Sammy for the joy and I am holding onto your memory and I miss you. Rest in peace🙏
I will miss seeing Sammy at church on Saturday. My deepest condolences to his family. Sammy and I went to school together at St Anthony’s and also graduated together at Beaumont high
One day he walked into our office Balboa company and I was so surprised to see him after all those years. He was such a good man with a happy go lucky attitude always fun to be around. Rest in peace my friend
I’m sorry Lexi. He was a good man. A good friend. He will be missed. I know he’s in heaven now.
Funny thing about funny people, on the outside they are extremely funny happy go lucky people. However on the inside it’s a completely different story. Some are lonely and unhappy, some feel it is better to be funny than to be made fun of. Some want to be able to direct the attention instead of the attention being in control.
Being funny is wonderful ❤️
Just like with Robin Williams
The complexities are tucked away inside
protected from the pain from strangers. Our true friends love us unconditionally and laugh with us.
Love you Sammy
I am so sorry to hear this Lexie. Prayers for the whole family. May
he rest in peace. Condolences from Nikki and Jamie Fasulo as well
We met Sammy while coaching west end little league. I was fortunate enough to coach with him. I admired his dedication and sense of humor . He truly loved the sport and his enthusiasm was contagious . A kind and loving person that will be missed by all who knew him. . I know that we will . Godspeed Coach ..
We are praying for the whole family. All of Charles’ favorite childhood memories include Sammy and all of the cousins. That friendship lasted a lifetime. We cherish the memories from our trip to Italy. What a special time we had together! Sammy will be missed here but never forgotten.
Enjoyed meeting Sam and Lexie last year at the Golden Corral. May he rest in peace.
Lexie – I will always remember my times with Sammy. He seemed to enjoy our teasing with each other. Hold your memories close and Sammy will always be with you.
Lexi, sorry for your loss. He will be missed
Lexi, I am so sorry to see this. I will be praying for you and your family. Sammy and Jimmy go way back to elementary school at St. Anthony. There was a 5 year grade difference but he and Thomas (Tom), Jimmy’s brother, were in the same grade I believe. Sending all our love during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of the Bevilacqua family, friends and loved ones. Sammy lived across #5 fairway, from me, at the Brentwood Golf Course. At times we would see him at restaurants, Sam’ s Club, Krogers, Church, even just driving down the street. We are also close friends with Sammy’s cousin, Charlene. Sammy had a great sense of humor. We will miss him. May GOD grant him salvation, and an eternal life, as a member of the Family of GOD, in Heaven.
Lexie and Family – so sorry for your loss. We are out of town and won’t be able to attend funeral Saturday. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol, Gail & DiAnne
Sammy was a class mate he was always friendly and such a fine man ! God bless you my friend may you have God’s speed with entering into heaven a devinie place for you ! Will miss seeing you ! Dennis Stroud
I’m praying for your family, Lexi.
Rest in Peace Sammy
Sammy was my first cousin and when we were younger, along with other cousins, we would hunt, fish, and often play basketball, softball, go to car races, and generally just hang out together quite a bit. Sammy had a good sense of humor that came in handy because with our group, you had better wear “thick skin”. If it was your turn to be the butt end of a joke, the harassment could get intense at times. When Sammy got enough of the picking, he could definitely give you an earful. Oh some of the stories I could tell….
Lexie, my prayers are with you. Sammy is definitely one of the good guys. May God give you the strength you will need. Rest in pease my friend🙏🏻
Sammy you’ll be missed my friend. Enjoyed working with you and never heard a cross word. You always enjoyed laughing and joking. RIP my friend.
Lexie,
We saw you last night at Paddeaux’s. Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to you & your family.
Sharon & Johnny Passmore
Family friend.
I grew up on avenue D. Sammy on Avenue C.
Our mom’s were best friends.
Loved when Sammy returned home to the cathedral.
Nobody was funnier.
I called him the pope. Blessing us ushers as he entered the church.
A cut up that was lovable.
He will be missed by me and everyone he came into contact with.
Love and prayers for his family.
Mike cacioppo
Sammy you were one of the friendliest people we knew. Your insightful conversations were pure delightful. You will truly be missed. Condolences to the entire Bevilacqua family. RIP Sammy.
Fly high Sam, we love you Pop Pop!
Sammy was always a pleasure to work with and a true Gentleman. RIP Sammy.
Lexie, Im so sorry. I had no idea Sammy was ill . Prayers for you and your family. Hugs sent to all.
Lexie, thoughts and prayers with you and your family at the loss of Sammy. John and I will remember the many breakfasts we shared with our friends and spouses from the VA. May he rest in peace.
Alexis, so sorry, may he rest in peace.
Sammie and l were coworkers at EXXONMOBIL. He was a fine family man and a JOY to work with. My condolences go out to his family and many friends. 🙏
There’s so many things that could say about Sammy. He was a great guy. He and I first worked together at the B&P of Mobil and then Exxonmobil. Sammy was always a lot of funny at work. Sometimes, I just loved to get under his skin just to see how he would react. He always had a quick answer and it was funny. Later when I moved to the FCC unit, I would go to the warehouse from time to time for supplies and visit him there. Even though that could get him worked up at times, Sammy always had an honest and carry heart. He would say Governor this, Governor that. That was my nickname in the B&P, before I became the Duck of the FCC, which became my new nickname there. For some reason Sammy thought originally, J might have had some political power, which is what was really funny. Either way, I always like seeing him when I was out and about after we retired. I always pictured him as a pretty good Christian man that tried to set a good example even though some people tried his patience. I can still picture him acting out in the B&P loading dock just like if it was yesterday. All I can say is, RIP my brother Sammy. I know you’ll be missed. Prayers for family.
Lexy and family I am so sorry for your loss…. My thoughts and prayers are with you …
My love and prayers to family- rest in peace my friend!