He was born Feb. 10, 1994, in Warren, the son of Lawrence and Annette Batovsky.

He was a 2012 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, where he played football.

He attended Youngstown State University for one year and also attended ETI Technical School in Niles, where he became a certified phlebotomist. In his adult life, he had various jobs with the last one being a porter at Sims Buick and had always been commended for his workmanship.

Samuel was a member of St. Stephen Church in Niles. He enjoyed playing video games, going to movies, home cooked food, reading, spicy food and loved dogs.

He was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and had been a first baseman for the Niles Youth Baseball League when he was young.

He is survived by his parents of Niles; a brother, Lawrence S. (fiancee, Kalli Zickefoose) Batovsky; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Those attending the calling hours are encouraged to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Family and friends may pay their respects from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 and from 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2020, at St. Stephen Church in Niles, with the Rev. Richard Murphy.

Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Glenbeigh Development, P.O. Box 298, Rock Creek, OH 44084, in memory of Samuel Batovsky.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiand sonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook and send condolences to Sam’s family.

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