Sam (Ahamed) M. Assed passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 21, 2025. He was 82 years of age.

Sam was born on May 27, 1943 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Dearborn. The oldest son of Mahamed and Lillian Assed, Sam shared the family home with his parents and his brothers, Jimmy, Babe (Cheryl), Allie (Michele), and Mike (Sheryl). Mike predeceased Sam.

Sam attended Henry Ford High School in Dearborn through the 10th grade, when he left school to help support his family after his father suffered a serious injury that forced him to stop working. Sam worked in the electrical trade his entire career, earning a Master Electrician license along the way.

Sam lived and worked in the Detroit area until moving to Riverside, California in 1980 where he continued his electrical contracting business. Barring a two-year stint in Oregon, Sam spent the remainder of his life in Southern California.

Sam was the  father of six children – Sammy, Nadima, Michele, Allie, Ameena, and Omar, as well as the grandfather of 14, and great-grandfather of 21. Sam also had eight nieces and nephews. In 2008 Sam married Rebecca Horney and was a treasured part of the lives of her two sons, Matt and Nick, and six grandchildren.

Sam enjoyed several hobbies, including bowling, motocycles and country music. At times he bowled five days a week and participate in tournaments in Las Vegas, Laughlin, and Reno. He was the proud owner of a beautiful Harley Davidson motorcycle and he and Becky loved to go on long rides through the local mountains. Sam's favorite country music performer was George Strait and he and Becky attended the concerts of several country music artists.

Sam was known for his warm, caring attitude and by the kind way he treated everyone, including his family, friends and any acquaintance. He was very generous and was always willing to help his family with projects, particularly those electrical in nature and was never one to cut corners.

Sam will be sorely missed.

Visitation Sunday, July 13th,  4 pm – 8 pm. Funeral Service Monday, July 14th, 11am at the John N. Santeiu & Son Funeral Home.