Sam Farfalla

Sam Farfalla, 88, of Bella Vista, Ark., died Dec. 29, 2016, in Rogers, Ark., after an extended illness. He was born Oct. 17, 1928, in Kansas City, Mo., to Italian immigrants Pietro “Pete”and Maria Farfalla.

Shortly after his birth, the Farfalla family moved to Omaha, Neb., where he grew up.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War and earning two bronze stars. He was energetic, hardworking, and independent, running his own successful cement construction contractor business for decades, mostly in the area of Los Angeles, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters; and four brothers.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Donna of Bella Vista, Ark.; a daughter, Debbie and husband Bruce Wolcott of Cabiness, Okla.; a son, David and wife Linda of Granada Hills, Calif.; three granddaughters, Jena Feola, Jessica Perteet, and Jolleen Perteet; and eight great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at the Bella Vista Funeral Home Chapel. A memorial graveside service with military honors followed at the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark.

Arrangements were by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, AR.

Online condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com