Blase SUGAMELE Obituary (1925 - 2009) - Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Blase "Chips" SugameleBorn March 13, 1925 in Jeanette Pennsylvania to Saverio and Rose Sugamele. He graduated in 1942 from Luzingers High School in Lawndale, CA.Peacefully returned to the Lord on December 26, 2009 with his family by his side.During World War II he served his country in the US Navy aboard several ships including the aircraft carrier USS Aragon and performed shore patrol in Tokyo after Japan's surrender. During this time is when he earned the nickname Chips because of his skills as the ships carpenter. Chips and his beloved wife Lyla met at a roller skating rink in Modesto, CA and were married on July 6, 1946 in Fresno, CA. They relocated to Lake Havasu City, AZ on June 20, 1972 where Chips was proudly employed as a supervisor with McCulloch Corp. for 36 years.He is survived by his wife Lyla of 63 years, sons Lon (Linda) Sugamele of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Michael (Elaine) Sugamele of Escondido, CA; Roger (Amy) Sugamele of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Joey (Barb) Sugamele of Lake Havasu City, AZ and daughter Cindy (Doug) Gabriel of Scottsdale, AZ.Grandchildren - David (Jen) Sugamele, Steven (Crystal) Sugamele; Brett (Jessica) Sugamele, Brooke Sugamele, Ashley Whitney; Tyler and Nicole Sugamele; Krista (Corey) Perkins, Jolenne (Riley) Hinson; Kerri Ferguson, Colton Esala; Shylah and Ciarra Gabriel.Great Grandchildren - Gage, Skylee, Claire, Lexi, Hagen, Blake, and Dannika.Brother's - Mark Sugamele, Richard (Charlene) Sugamele and sister Rosie Kester.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother's Frank, Paul, Joe and Sam.Our father's passion in life was his family. His favorite hobbies were bowling, carpentry, camping and quad riding with all his family.Chips and Lyla first attended Stonebridge Christian Assembly of God in 1972 when they moved to Lake Havasu City and he served as the Treasurer for many years.A memorial service will be held at 1:00 on Saturday January 9, 2010 at Stonebridge Christian Assembly of God in Lake Havasu City, AZ.In lieu of flowers, donations in Chips name can be made to KNLB Christian Radio, P.O. Box 747, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405 - or - Stonebridge Christian Fellowship (Gymnasium) 2700 S. Jamaica, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.