Southbridge: Sammi D. Lazo, 79, of Jennison St., passed away on Thursday, Sept. 25th, in his home after a sudden illness. His wife of 51 years, Sally G. (Zajac) Lazo, died in 2006. He leaves three sons, Steven S. Lazo, Scott S. Lazo and his wife Lisa and S. Douglas Lazo, all of Southbridge; a daughter, Susan Lazo-Kallanian of Southbridge; three brothers, Christi D. Lazo of Virginia, Harry J. Lazo of Southbridge and James D. Lazo of Southbridge; 13 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Ashley, Samantha, Jake, Hannah, Steven, Sam, Dhosi, Athena, Garret, Ben, Payton, and Drew; 1 great granddaughter, Amiah; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael D. Lazo. He was born in Southbridge the son of Dhosi and Elizabeth (Kota) Lazo. Sam owned and operated Lazo Construction for many years before retiring several years ago. His funeral service and burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Chance Animal Shelter, P.O. 136, East Brookfield, MA 01515. The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.