Samuel J. Mistretta
Samuel J. Mistretta
Samuel J. Mistretta, 82, of Raleigh, N.C., passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. Born in Jamestown, N.Y. on Sept. 8, 1943, he was a son of the late James and Rose (Bordenga) Mistretta.
After graduating from Jamestown High School in 1961, Samuel served proudly in the United States Air Force before earning a Master of Science in biology at SUNY Fredonia. Known for his intelligence, humor, and inquisitive nature, he had a passion for bird watching and a fascination with weather.
He is survived by three children, Gina Mistretta, of Largo, Fla.; Mary Mistretta, of Buffalo; Joseph (Rachel) Mistretta of Jamestown; and five grandchildren, Devin, Joseph, Gianna, Aiden, and Lucian, all of Jamestown. He is also remembered fondly by his sister, Sally (Ray) Hallberg of Jamestown, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Marion Mistretta and Robert Mistretta.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor Samuel’s journey through life. Memorials may be made to the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and Audubon Community Nature Center.