Samuel G. Ippolito, 57, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away on January 10, 2013 in Gold Canyon, AZ. Mr. Ippolito, owner and operator of Cranberry’s Gourmet Shoppe, was born in Dunkirk, NY. Survivors include his life partner Thomas Scaramuzzo, mother Lillian Ippolito, Thomas’ mother Lucille Scaramuzzo; sisters: Annette Orr, Toni Paladino, and Debbie Tucker; and brothers: Frank Ippolito, Jack Ippolito and Zachary Ippolito, nieces, nephews, and grandmother of 95 years young. He was preceded in death by his father Frank Ippolito, Thomas’ father Vincent Scaramuzzo, and sisters Cindy Matteson and Berni Ippolito. The memorial service will be January 26, 2013 at 11:00 am at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. Family requests your presence at their home after services. Donations may be made in memory of Sam to St. Jude Children’s Hospital (account # 32615112) or Hospice of the Valley. “Sam my partner, friend and my heart, he will be missed greatly and we have all lost a wonderful and loving man, rest in peace my love”.