Sam Macaluso, 91, of Raymore, MO, formerly of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:50 P.M., Friday, June 23, 2023 at Carnegie Village in Belton, MO.
Sam had worked for several businesses including R. A. Williams Farm Store.  He had delivered the Du Quoin Evening Call newspapers and was an ambassador for the Du Quoin Weekly.  Sam had been a member of Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church,  serving as a board member for eight years.  He was also a member of  Marshall Browning Hospital Auxiliary, serving as a board member for fifteen years.  Sam was named Du Quoin Citizen Of The Year in 2011.
He was born November 16, 1931 in Du Quoin, IL, the son of John and Jo Anna (Conte) Macaluso.
He married Elizabeth Fisher on November 17, 1951 in Piggott, AR and she preceded him in death on May 1, 2013.
He is survived by one daughter - Tina Baitinger and husband Steven of Raymore, MO, two sons - Louie Macaluso of Michigan City, IN and Rick Macaluso (Melissa) of Indianapolis, IN, five grandchildren - Michelle Williams and husband Chad, Gregg Baitinger and wife Kristina, Jennifer Stewart and husband William, Danielle Macaluso, and Nathan Macaluso, eight great grandchildren - Landon Williams, Cameron Williams, Braden Williams, Olivia Baitinger, Simon Baitinger, Kinley Stewart, Brynn Stewart, and Konner Stewart and one sister - Patricia Macaluso of St. Louis, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and four brothers - Jimmy Macaluso, Louis Macaluso, Roger Macaluso, and Richard Macaluso.
Funeral services will 11:00 A.M., Sunday, July 2, 2023 at the Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Dan McKinnies officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Sunday at the church.
Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Du Quoin, IL.
Friends may make memorials to the Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life, c/o Marshall Browning Hospital, 900 N. Washington St., Du Quoin, IL 62832 or Du Quoin United Pentecostal Church, P.O. Box 406, Du Quoin, IL 62832 or The Life Church Kansas City, P.O. Box 7076, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.