Sam J. Bongiorno, beloved husband of the late Virginia nee Granabella; loving father of Gregory (Pat) and Ginger; dear grandfather of Anna (Doug), Beth (John) and Jennifer; great grandfather of Mia, Gage, Evan and Zach; fond brother of the late John (Stephanie); dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 4 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Rd (at Cumberland) Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday 11 am from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church for Mass at 11:30 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.