Sam Zuidema Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Sam Zuidema (Paterson, New Jersey), who passed away on May 7, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sam Zuidema to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his siblings, William Zuidema and Wilhelmina Dyksen. He is survived by: his sons, Samuel "Dean" Zuidema and Russell Craig Zuidema; his stepson Nicholas Manzi; his grandchildren, Tyler, Hunter, Bailey, Nicholas and Carly; his close friend Lorraine Cece; and his siblings, Lois (Harry Prins), Norman Zuidema (Kathy) and Roger Zuidema.

He was also a member of the Do Good House, a nonprofit local charity that raises scholarship funds for area high school seniors.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home

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September 27, 2020

Elizabeth Prieto wrote a sympathy message

“He was my teacher at PS #6 in Paterson, NJ. The best teacher ever RIP.”

May 27, 2020

Kimberly Johnson wrote a sympathy message

“I've known Sam since I was a child at P.S.#6 in Paterson. I have fond memories of him. Many years later I joined him as a teacher there, which was a great reunion. He was a father figure and friend. May God comfort and keep Roger and family and loved ones.”