Sammy Veno
1942 - 2025

OLEAN - Salvatore "Sammy" Veno, of West Oak Street, Olean, passed away peacefully Wednesday (May 28, 2025) at his brother's home in Westons Mills, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with cancer.

Sammy was born in Olean on May 18, 1942, the son of the late Barbara Beebe and Carl Veno Sr. On Jan. 30, 1965, in Geneseo, he married the former Jan Brooks, who predeceased him Febr. 7, 2019.

He was a standout football player for Olean High School and graduated from Olean in 1961. Sammy graduated from the police academy and joined the Olean Police Department, serving for 24 years and receiving many merits.

With his love of baseball, he coached Olean Little League baseball for many years. Sammy also loved to watch football and cowboy movies. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Parish and past president of the St. Stephens Club.

Sammy is survived by his children, Marcus (Marcy) Veno, Michele (John) Wagner and Matthew Veno; seven grandchildren; a brother, Dave (Joyce) Veno Sr.; a brother-in-law, Wibert Frost; a sister-in-law, Sharon Veno; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his wife, Jan; his parents, Barbara and Carl Sr.; a son, Michael Veno; a brother, Carl Veno Jr.; a sister, Kathleen Veno Frost; and a long-term companion, Bobby Baker.

Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (June 1, 2025) at Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean. Funeral services celebrating Sammy's life will be held beginning with a prayer service in the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Monday (June 2, 2025), followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. John's Church, 931 N. Union St., Olean, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.