Sam Parisi's short but brave battle with cancer came to an end on November 12, 2015. He was at his home in Morrisville, VT, surrounded by his family and his friends who have become family. Sam was the best friend and husband to Darcy Kimball and doting adoptive father to their adorable dog Woody. He was the loving son to parents Salvatore A., Jr. and Nancy Parisi (nee Vogdes), and carefree middle brother to Matt Parisi and Julie McNulty and her husband Mike. He was a very proud uncle to Luke and Liam McNulty and an Earth parent to Strummer Smirl O'Toole. He was the adored Godson of Don and Patti Knepler (nee Parisi). Sam also had many many aunts, uncles, cousins, and cherished friends both near and far who loved him dearly. Sam and Darcy married in August at an incredible impromptu wedding potluck. It was a dream barn wedding that demonstrated how strong their bond was and always will be. Sam grew up in Barrington and attended St. Rose of Lima grade school in Haddon Heights. Sam was a natural athlete and he excelled in Basketball and Track. He swam with Tavistock Hills Swim Club, holding various records and played football for the Oaklyn Cougars. In grade school, Sam made friends easily, many of them remained his closest friends into adulthood. He was an altar boy and a genuinely good example to those in the younger grades. In 1996, Sam graduated and began attending Paul VI High school in Haddon Township. He quickly developed a reputation as a loyal and trustworthy friend. Through high school, Sam developed a true sense of work, he caddied at Tavistock Country Club and began to work at "JFM" (aka John's Friendly Market) in Haddon Heights. Sam graduated in 2000 and went on to attend St. Joseph University in Philadelphia where he majored in History. Shortly after graduating from St. Joe's, Sam joined AmeriCorp and the sense of adventure that he always had, came to the forefront. While in AmeriCorp, Sam worked on various civic works projects in the Southwest and following hurricane Katrina he was assigned to relief work in Louisiana, but most importantly, he met his beloved Darcy. Sam and Darcy settled in Denver, Colorado for a few years but left when they decided to hike the Appalachian Trail. From March- October 2008, Sam and Darcy thru-hiked the entire AT from Georgia to Maine. While hiking the trail, they fell in love with Vermont and upon completion, they decided to make their home in the Green Mountain state. It was here that he could spend his time in the mountains, lakes, and outdoors that he loved. In Vermont, Sam taught children's ski lessons at Jay Peak and worked with the Green Mountain Club in both volunteer and paid capacities. But, he was most proud of his work on the construction of the Winooski River Bridge. His "Bridge Crew" became family to him. Most recently, Sam became a small business owner, working as a sugar maker with one of his dearest friends. Anyone that ever interacted with Sam will probably remember him for his cunning wit and laidback attitude. He could make even the biggest curmudgeon laugh. Even though he never desired to be the center of attention, it was difficult for him not to be due to his unparalleled sense of humor and rugged good looks. Sam was a renaissance man- an amateur woodworker, maple syrup tapper, kid's ski instructor, and lover of life. Sadly, in late April, Sam was diagnosed with an incredibly aggressive form of colon cancer that spread to his liver. During his short but brave battle, Sam made the best of every moment with his friends and family. There are not sufficient words to describe how sorely he will be missed. He will never, ever be forgotten. Relatives, friends, and former classmates are kindly invited to Sam's Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Saturday, November 21st at 10:00 am at St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, 4th Ave. & Kings Hwy., Haddon Heights. Interment will be held privately at a later date. There is no visitation. A memorial celebration in Vermont is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Salvatore "Sam" Parisi, III may be made to the Lamoille Area Cancer Network., www.lacnvt.org or Green Mountain Club, www.greenmountainclub.org . Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Salvatore A. Parisi, III. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City PH: 856-456-1142