Samuel Charles Geddio

Samuel Charles Geddio, 77, a resident of Mohnton, died in the early morning of November 7, 2026 in Berks Heim, Leesport, Pennsylvania.

He was the husband of Patricia Ann (Grant) Geddio.

Born April 25, 1949, in Reading, Pennsylvania, he was a son of the late Samuel and Florence Mary (Distasio) Geddio.

Samuel graduated from Holy Name High School in 1967, where he was on the basketball team, and excelled at playing fast-pitch hardball. He was also a member of the self-proclaimed Bad Boys of 67 Club, still in existence today. One of his fellow members admitted that "the bad boys weren't really bad, they were just the cool kids who had the best dance moves and parties!" After high school, Samuel attended the Industrial Management Institute, where he received a degree as an architectural illustrator. He went on to work for the Reading Redevelopment Authority and later, AJA Demolition, playing an integral role in the cleanup from Hurricane Agnes. In the late 1970s Samuel worked for the EMR Corporation, followed by Keepsake Homes and other builders, eventually founding his own family-owned and operated building company in 1996, working until his retirement in 2018.

Music was a big part of Samuel's life. He played the saxophone and sang in various music groups, beginning with The Fabulous Originals in 1965. He went onto perform with The Motiques, The Incredible Showmen, On Demand, and Vinyl Groov. Samuel also started several successful bands of his own over the years, including Sammy G & The Sound, CoCo & The Grandfathers of Funk, and his real triumph, still performing today, Brass Pocket.

In addition to performing on stage, Samuel also enjoyed being outdoors. He went on regular fishing trips with his family in Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada. He enjoyed trapshooting and shot in local competitions with his family, including the Car Tech tournaments, and as a member of South End Gun Club. When Samuel wasn't cruising around in his meticulously-kept 1963 Chevy Impala, he would most definitely be seen on his prized Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved taking Harley bike trips with his wife and friends, with highlights being Daytona Bike Week in Florida, Wildwood Bike Week, trips to Maryland and Washington DC, toy runs to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, visits to Woody's Crab House in Maryland, and trips to Laconia, New Hampshire, where they even climbed Mt. Washington.

Samuel's biggest pride and joy, by far, was his family. The love for his wife Patty (who he affectionately called "Red") was that of a fairytale, having recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. His love for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was beyond measure. The lessons he taught, the family traditions he shared, and the love he gave, were his greatest gifts to his family. Perfecting homemade Christmas raviolis was, and still is, a family tradition. Samuel would always say he wanted the raviolis to be "just like my Nanny Distasio used to make them." As a third generation Italian American, he was extremely proud of his heritage and family history. He was a true patriarch of the family; respected, and loved, who will be deeply missed.

Surviving in addition to his wife are son Marc J., husband of Michelle (Sweigart) Geddio, Shillington; daughter Michelle J. (Geddio), wife of Bernard C. Anton, Mohnton; and son Michael J., husband of Julia (Parsons) Geddio, Millsboro, Delaware.

There are ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren: Christian, Sophia, and Joseph Geddio, Shillington; Samuel, husband of Alexandra Anton, and their children Louie and Emilia, Sinking Spring; Jack, husband of Joslyn Anton, Denver; Owen Anton, Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania; Gabriel Anton, Mohnton; Kaley, wife of Jotham Saunders, Phoenixville; Genevieve Geddio, and Luciana Geddio, Millsboro Delaware; Other survivors include a sister, Donna Piccone, and niece and nephew Laurie and Jared and their families.

The Geddio and Anton families would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the home health assistants, and knowledgeable and compassionate staff at Berks Heim for their help and care over the past year.

A visitation and service for Samuel will be held Thursday, November 19, 2026. Visitation will be held at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, from 9:00 AM until 10:30 AM. Prayer Services will be held at 11:00 AM at the Gethsemane Chapel of Resurrection, 3139 Kutztown Road, Laureldale. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.