Sam Eugene Shahinian

Sam Eugene Shahinian, 53, died unexpectedly May 26, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Lakewood, New Jersey, May 13, 1971. Graduated from Jackson Memorial High School in New Jersey, class of 1990. The son of Sarkis and Eugenia (Scaglione) Shahinian of Maine. Sam was the project manager for Lilly's construction group, Inc. For the past ten years. Sam is also self-employed. He also worked with B and K enterprise and Peak contracting. He also was self- employed. Sam was dedicated and hard-working. Organize safety awareness. The best sheet rocker around, smooth as glass! Always thinking out of the box to make things work. Sam was the unique finisher, having skills and knowledge in the trade of construction. Is priceless. No one knows the bowling alleys, like Sam! He knew what was expected and what needed to be done. Would do anything and everything for the people he cares about. Everyone who has met Sam will never forget his infectious passion of smiling and joking. Always made everybody laugh under any circumstances... The entertainment is big or go home. His painter hat the Harley Davidson Especially his children. -- Very proud man for his children, being home was priceless. Tribute to his children and his accomplishments over the years. Preceding family members; Elizabeth E. Pinto, mother in-law; his brother, Sarkis Shahinian; grandparents, Sophia and Eugene Scaglione, grandparents Samuel and Caroline Shahinian; uncles, Robert Carroll, Ralph, Garry Soden, aunts, Camille Negra, Rose Shahinian; step-mom, Jerlyn Greulich, step-dad, John Sangfield. Surviving family members; his brother, Robert and his wife Cathy; a nephew, John and his wife Becky and their daughter Zoe, from Little Egg Harbor, NJ. His domestic partner, for 24 years, Kristine D. Pinto, 19 years living In New Freedom, PA with their three children, Ryan, Samantha and Megan. His son Aaron Collette from Maine, his stepdaughter Krystal A. Pinto of New Freedom, PA. Four grandchildren, Silas, Abigail, Kaleb, and Victor. Furry animals Kitt (FAT BOY), JULY, TEAPOT, RAINDROP, JOY. Many aunts, uncles and cousins and his friends. (A limb has fallen from the family tree that says grieve not for me! Remember the Best Times, the Laughter, the song, the Goodlife, I lived while I was STRONG! A celebration of life for Sam will be on Saturday, June 8th 2024 at Stoneridge Grill, 2-4 pm, 21336 York Rd Parkton MD 21120, (cash bar) and Saturday, June 29th 2024 at West Tuckerton firehouse, 2-6 pm, 505 RT 9 South, Little Egg Harbor, NJ. 08087 (liquid store across the road). In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care, Inc., 24 N. Second St., PO Box 96, New Freedom, PA 17349 to help cover the funeral costs. Saturday June 8th, 2024 2pm to 4pm Stonebridge Grill 21336 York Rd, Parkton MD 21120 Saturday June 29th, 2024 2 pm - 6 pm West Tuckerton Fire Company 505 Rt 9 South, Little Egg Harbor NJ 08087