Toetu Petana was elected to the position of SFF President in 2011 following the organisations emergence from normalisation.
OFC President David Chung says it is a sad day for the Oceania football community.
“Toetu Petana dedicated his life to the betterment of football in Samoa and the Oceania region and his passing has saddened everyone connected with the sport.
“Our deepest condolences go out to Toetu’s family and the Samoa Football Federation at this very sad time,” Chung says.
Toetu served on the FIFA Associations Committee and FIFA Organising Committee for Olympic Football and was also the Treasurer for the OFC.
“We all have aspirations, but to make those aspirations come true it takes a lot of determination and sacrifice and Toetu had all these traits as part of his make-up.
“Toetu’s achievements in developing football will leave an enduring legacy for future generations of young people in Samoa,” concluded Chung.
Toetu is survived by his beloved wife Telesia and family.
The funeral details for Toetu Petana will be announced later in the week.