Sammy T's obituary
Known as Sammy T and revered by so many, his contagious energy and his profound love and empathy for every single person in his presence is undeniable. On February 16, 2023, Heaven undoubtedly gained one of the most beautiful, kindest souls in the world, Samson Kileshe-Kabwe Tshikuka, a son, a brother, a friend, a chef, and the world's greatest uncle.
As the owner of Gourmet by Design, a true leader of the community and one of the best chefs in the industry, Sammy T revolutionized the food industry with his unparalleled culinary arts skills and reset the new standard for the ones to follow. As brilliant, as innovative and as unconventional as defines Sammy T, those who know Sam, know a humble, most caring, most loving, most pleasing, most generous being.
He is gone too soon, but not without leaving an extraordinary impact in the lives of all he touched through his infectious laughter and charismatic heart.. His impression will remain stamped in our hearts forever.
He will be deeply missed by his loving parents Berthe Kabwe-Tshikuka and Jose Gaby Tshikuka, his siblings Mulumba, Kanko, & Mushiya, and Marie Louise, his beloved brother in laws Marlon and Lou, his nephews who regard him as a big brother, Elijah Sullivan, Sankai Tshikuka Smith and Jakob-Ndeyah Sullivan, his nieces Kasai Tshikuka-Smith, Kokaii Sullivan and Keleshe Tshikuka-Smith and many aunts, uncles and cousins across the globe along with many cherished and dear friends.
Today we celebrate your life. Until we meet again…..
"this is your boy Sammy T, keeping it real! You know how we do it!"
- Sammy T