Green River Star -

Sam Peter Mamalis, 83, passed away May 12, 2019, at his home in Mesquite, Nev., surrounded by his family. He was a resident of Mesquite, Nev., for 15 years and is a former resident of Green River. 

Sam was born March 2, 1936, in Moriki, Greece; the son of Petros Mamalis and Elaine Kaninis.

He attended schools in Green River and was a 1955 graduate of the Green River High School. Mamalis also attended Scotts Bluff College where he played football.

Sam married Shelia Masters and they later divorced.

Sam served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959.

He worked as a trona miner, restauran...