SOUTH PALM BEACH — Samuel M. Faysal, who for many years ran a popular beachside restaurant and music lounge in his hometown of Revere Beach, Mass., before moving south to enjoy the sunshine and water with his wife, died Nov. 19.
Mr. Faysal was 81, and had lived in the Palm Beaches for almost 30 years.
His wife, Adeline Reil Faysal, preceded him in death in 2004, but the couple’s six children and 13 grandchildren survive him. Most of them still live in Massachusetts, but one daughter, Joanne Faysal, lives in South Palm Beach.
Before moving here in the late 1980s, Mr. Faysal was well-known in Revere Beach for running Sammy’s Patio, a still-famous restaurant and nightclub. Upon coming south with his wife, they quickly began to give back to both church and community here.
For many years, both Sam and Addie Faysal volunteered as active members of the Palm Beach Power Squadron, a civilian unit that patrols the waterways to ensure boaters’ safety and familiarity with Florida navigational laws. Within the family, the couple was famous for taking jaunts on the water and showing visitors the intricacies of local waterways.
But Mr. Faysal’s biggest commitment was to provide love, security and laughter to his family, survivors said. He was known by his loved ones for always putting family first.
Mr. Faysal was an active member of St. Mary’s Orthodox Church in West Palm Beach, and a member of the Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch organization. He was also an avid racquetball player.
A funeral service was held Nov. 25, and the family asks that memorials be made to the charity of your choice.
— Obituary provided
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