Lieutenant Colonel Samuel J. Offie, 94, of Delray Beach, FL and formerly of Massapequa Long Island, NY passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the VA Medical Center surrounded by his fellow servicemen. He lived his life as a dedicated Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Lieutenant Colonel Offie was a decorated Veteran serving in the US Army during WW II and Korea. He is survived by his devoted children, Denise, Patricia, Margaret Rose, and Michael and all his cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Josephine in 2007 and daughter, Joanne in 2009.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM and 6:00PM - 8:00PM at Lorne and Sons Funeral Home, 745 NE 6th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. A Funeral Mass will take place on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 11AM at St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church, 840 George Bush Blvd. Delray Beach. Entombment will follow at the Boynton Beach Mausoleum.