Son of the late Doroteo Sampson and Juana Galeas de Sampson, Tomas was owner of Wharton Mini-Mart for over 15 years, retiring in 2005. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Tomas was happiest during our large family gatherings. He was a soccer enthusiast; and enjoyed cooking, dancing, and music. He was devout Catholic, a kind, compassionate, and giving man.

Mr. Sampson is survived in life by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years Luz Argelia (Reyes) Sampson, his five children: Esther and her husband Carlos Ballesteros of Henryville, PA; Luz Marina and her husband Feliciano Nieves of Henryville, PA; Tomas G. and his wife Luz V. of Wharton, NJ, Oscar and his wife Tracey of Virginia Beach, VA; and Iris A. and her husband Jeffrey Zahratka of Virginia Beach, VA; cherished grandchildren Nydia, Monica, Socorro, Andrew, Kevin, Kelly, Gabriella, Alec, and Tomas A.; great-grandchildren Zoey Rene, Durel Adam, Olivia Rose, and Stella Avaline. He is predeceased by his beloved grandchildren Adam Renee and Andrea Nicole.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements under the direction of the Smith-Taylor-Ruggiero Funeral Home One Baker Ave. (Rt.46) Dover, NJ www.smith-taylor-ruggierofuneralhome.com