Sam Peter Mamalis

Sam Peter Mamalis, 83, passed away May 12, 2019, at his home in Mesquite, Nev., surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Mesquite, Nev., for 15 years and is a former resident of Green River. 

Sam was born March 2, 1936, in Moriki, Greece; the son of Petros Mamalis and Elaine Kaninis.

He attended schools in Green River and was a 1955 graduate of the Green River High School. Mamalis also attended Scotts Bluff College where he played football.

Sam married Shelia Masters and they later divorced.

Sam served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.

He worked as a trona miner, restaurant owner, black jack dealer and later retired from Simplot in 1999 to move to Mesquite, Nev., and work on a golf course.

Sam enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf and was a huge Wyoming Cowboys fan.

Survivors include his companion; Barbara Dudley of Mesquite, Nev .; two sons, Sam Mamalis Jr. and wife Tani of Green River; Michael McIzzie and wife Colleen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Catheryne Mamalis of Pinedale and Rebecca Patton and husband Rob of St. George, Utah; four sisters, Pauline, Liberty, Vaselie, Sandra, nine grandchildren, Christopher Harris, Valerie Wheeler, Nick Mamalis, Samantha Potter, Sharli Johnson, Ezekiel Mamalis, Chezney Mamalis, 14 great-grandchildren, as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George Mamalis; and one sister, Mary Mamalis.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N Street, Rock Springs. A Trisagion will be recited at 6: p.m., Thursday at Vase Funeral Chapel at 154 Elk Street in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday, from 4:-6 p.m., and on Friday at Vase Chapel, one hour prior to services. 

The family respectfully requests that donations in Sam's memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, WY., 82901.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.