Samuel David Eaton

Our beautiful soul, Samuel David Eaton, greeted our Lord's open arms on May 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on September 2, 2006 on a cold Labor Day weekend but arrived with so much warmth and love. Sam was raised by his mother Kristina Kochis and his grandmother Barbara Kriston up until his last breath.
He is also survived by other family members that he loved and adored including his grandpa Michael James Kochis, Uncle Bill Data, Aunt Dianne Djurik, Uncle Greg DeLong (Uncle "G"), Aunt Betsy DeLong (Aunt "B"), Uncle Michael John Kochis, Aunt Renee Kochis, his cousins Anthony (Elizabeth) DeLong, John DeLong, and his second cousin David DeLong.
Sam leaves behind many friends he made over the years at St. Paul's School, St. Francis de Sales School, Archbishop Hoban High School, McCardle's Dance Studio, I'hde Rather Be Dancing Dance Studio, ETC Show Choir, Akron Rubber Ducks Concessions, and so many others he met along his way. It didn't matter to Sam what your story was or your color. He never judged you but always gave a bright smile, an ear to listen, or lifted your spirits.
Sam had two loves in his life, God and dancing. Sam was a long-time altar server at St. Paul's Church and served for 3 years at St. Francis de Sales. At both grade schools, he was in the choir. Sam was a member of the St. Paul Bell Choir before getting sick. Sam loved serving the church and God and always made that a priority. Sam had a presence on stage and loved dancing. He started at age 5 and began to dance in competitions. He learned jazz, tap, and ballet. Tap was his ultimate favorite form of dance. We are assured that Sam has put those tap shoes back on and is tapping his heart out pain free in Heaven.
Calling hours will be at St. Paul's Church at 1580 Brown Street in Akron on Sunday, May 14 from 3-6 pm. Mass will follow on Monday, May 15 at 11 am with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately following. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Paul's Church or Wishes Can Happen in Canton, OH.

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