Obituary of Henry Samuels

Henry Davidson Samuels Jr, known as Cai, Hank or Happy was born on September 6, 1963, to the late Henry and Laura Samuels Sr. Henry was also preceded in death by his newborn infant daughter Caisha Samuels. Henry passed into eternal life on January 16, 2016, after a long battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. He resided in Brooklyn, NY until the age 5 when the family relocated to Springfield Gardens, Queens, NY. Henry was educated in the New York City School Systems. He met the mother of his two children when he was in school to become an EKG technician. Henry was a tractor trailer driver for various companies over the years and also worked at US Customs in the JFK Airport in Queens, NY. Henry had a heart of gold, a legacy learned from his father, and would do anything he could to help someone. He was a great friend, loving family member and a wonderful brother. He was the spark in our family. Henry will be deeply and truly missed by those who knew and loved him. Henry leaves to cherish his memories his son Kashawn D. Samuels, his brothers: Davidson Tyrone (Barbara), Tyrone Samuels and Charles Robinson (Gloria), his sisters: Renee Samuels Garrett (the late C.L.), Shawneequa Samuels-Sims (Melvin), Eugenia Samuels Riddick (the late Michael) and Suzette Samuels. He also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends, including God-brother Paul J. Pack III (Omi) and two great nephews he loved dearly Jarrod Whitehead Jr., and Janeiro Samuels to mourn his loss. Sorrowfully Submitted, The Family