Samuel A. Pecora, 68, of Long Branch, died on Wednesday, December 6.

Samuel was born in Jersey City in 1955 to the late Maria and Paul Pecora. He was raised in Jersey City and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. After high school, Samuel purchased his own truck and he and his wife opened their company, SVP Trucking, where he continued to work for over 10 years. He also owned, operated, and established Nutley Farms, and Essex Street Farms, and then went on to work for CNA Trucking until retirement. Samuel and his wife married in 1979 and began their family in 1983. They lived in North Arlington, then Clifton until 2020, when they moved to Long Branch. He was known to many for his loving nature, his bright outlook on life, and his willingness to help others.

Samuel enjoyed working. When he wasn’t driving his truck, he was home, working on his landscaping. Samuel also enjoyed watching sports, cooking, antique cars, and always had music playing in the background. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

He is predeceased by his parents and his son, Samuel “Sammy”” Pecora, Jr.

Samuel is survived by his loving wife, Victoria “Vicky” Pecora (née Midolo), his daughter Beverly Lamego, his brother, Joseph Pecora, his grandchildren Vienna and Rocco, and many loving nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 14 from 4pm – 8pm at Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, December 15 at 10:30am at St. Michael’s Roman Catholic Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. Burial details will be finalized shortly.

For messages of condolence, or to share a favorite memory of Samuel, please visit his page of tribute at www.WoolleyBoglioli.com