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Sebastian Bruce Saputo

1926 - 2011

BORN

1926

DIED

2011

Sebastian Saputo Obituary

Sebastian "Bruce" Saputo, age 85, of Hazel Park. He passed away on February 21, 2011, at Henry Ford Bi-County Hospital, Warren, Mich. "Bruce" was born on February 15, 1926 in Highland Park, Mich. "Bruce" served in the Navy during World War II. He worked for the City of Royal Oak for 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jeanne Saputo. Father of Deborah (Bob Wilton) Lamm, Karen (Martin) Ballard, Tina (Barry) Veverka and Marti (Doug) Booker; grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four. Brother of Anita Quinn and Lee Morotta. Visitation on Thursday, from 10 a.m. until time of noon Service at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 22323 S. Chrysler Drive, Hazel Park, Mich. Burial at White Chapel Cemetery, Troy, Mich. Arrangements by Hopcroft Funeral Home, Hazel Park, Mich. www.hopcroftfuneraldirectors.com.

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Published by Daily Tribune on Feb. 23, 2011.

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Antoinette Defenthaler ( Marotta )

February 17, 2019

I will always remember the good times always! I love you Uncle Bruce xoxo

February 26, 2011

Dear Saputo Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you for your tremendous loss. Be comforted in knowing that Papa's love for you all will never end. May God give you all comfort and peace in this time of sorrow. Heather Farah and Family

Shirley Grombala

February 24, 2011

Dear Saputo Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I know that he was loved very much and I've heard Jenny say many times how much she loved her Papa. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.

Shirley Grombala

Julie Pittman

February 23, 2011

May the Lord welcome him home and extend His grace and love upon his entire family in their time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers.

The Pittman family.

February 23, 2011

Dear Saputo family,

So sorry for your loss. I know how much Papa meant to all of you and how much you will miss him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Amy Franz

February 23, 2011

We know how much he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to you all. Love Gene and Judy Facine

February 23, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear about Uncle Bruce. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love you all!! Antoinette and family...

Maureen Facine

February 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family! With love, Maureen and Nathan Facine and the McCue Family

February 23, 2011

THE ZAGAR FAMILY OFFERS SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. WE HAVE KNOWN BRUCE FOR MANY YEARS.
.ED ZAGAR, and IRENE ZAGAR

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