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Harry Pupo Obituary
PUPO,
Harry Daniel
October 11, 1928 -
July 25, 2011
Harry Pupo of Spokane, WA was born to parents Gabriel and Marietta Rose Pupo of Serra Pedace, Italy, October 11, 1928.
He attended North Central High School, boarded and graduated from Gonzaga Prep in 1946. Harry received a boxing scholarship to Gonzaga University.
He worked for Centennial Mills and Appleway Motors. He began his career at Hazeltine Industrial Supply. Later he started a branch office for Campbell Industrial Supply in Spokane. He then founded Tri-State Industrial Supply in Spokane and Portland, and retired from there in 1995. He looked forward to waking up every morning anxious to meet with his customers, many of whom became life long friends.
Harry's passion in life was for family and friends. He touched many people's lives with his care and inquisitive nature. Harry loved traveling with Kay to all corners of the world.
Harry is preceded in death by his brother Orland Pupo, sister, Yolanda Massie, and infant son and daughter.
He is survived by his wife, Kay of 63 years or 759 months as he liked to update Kay every month.
Harry is survived by his children: Suzanne (Michael) Fischer, Vancouver, WA, Dan (Jodi Morin) Pupo of Newman Lake, WA, JoMarie (Doug) Francis, Spokane, WA, Marymargaret (Dennis) Smith, Bend, OR, David (Sharon) Pupo, Lewiston, ID and Kristi (Mark) White, Kent, WA. Also nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, his special nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Charlotte Surridge, Terrie Lee (Jerry) Tsuneta. He is also survived by his sister Elisa Pupo and his closest friend Fr Armand Nigro, SJ, who he considered to be his brother.
Our family would like to thank Doctors Gary Craig, Michael Wukelic, and Don Howard for their dear care of Harry these past years.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to The House of Charity or The Union Gospel Mission.
Mass of Christian Burial to be held at St. Charles Catholic Church, 4515 N. Alberta at 3 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011.
Harry's advice: Vive Bene, Di Risata Multo, Spesso L'Amore "Live Well, Laugh Often, Love Much." Arrangements entrusted to:
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Denise and Rob Rosenthal
August 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know your memories will comfort you. I remember Sue telling us stories of her dad with so much love for him.
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
August 2, 2011
Dear Members of the Pupo Family,
We wish to send you our sympathy and supportive prayers as Harry enters his eternal life. May you know his nearness often.
Patti Kenaston
August 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Sue, Jo Marie,
Ian and the whole Pupo Family. I know you will have many happy memories to cherish and hold dear. Although we never met I know he was a wonderful man just from meeting his family.
Much love to all.
Bryan Hopp
July 30, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to Kay and all the Pupos. I have wonderful memories of growing up in the St. Charles neighborhood. You were among the parents who could always be counted on to be there. It was a blessing to know Harry and the family.
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Sharon & Jennifer Leifer
July 29, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Patty Mitchell
July 28, 2011
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I know Harry will be greatly missed. Hang on to all the good memories.
Annie Gyllenhammer/Arralde
July 28, 2011
My Dearest Godfather-
You have left footprints on many hearts...Memories to cherish...A Gift to light up any room...And a True Love Of Jesus, Felt By All...Thank You For Being YOU...
PS Could you put in a good word for me to the Big Guy
Love you always.. Your Goddaughter
Tracy Hopp
July 28, 2011
Goodbye Harry, you were a wonderful man and good father, blessed with your angel Kay. The liberal side of heaven awaits you.
Salvatore Pupo
July 28, 2011
We're very sorry for your loss. We send our condolences to our American Pupos cousins.
Luciano Pupo and Resita, Salvatore Pupo and Agnese, Eleonora, Edoardo
Mary (Thibault) Akiyama
July 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pupo family. I know my parents, Jean and Marcella always felt fortunate to count Harry and Kay among their good friends.
Sue Wiswell
July 28, 2011
Dear Sue, Jo-Marie and Family....you are my thoughts and prayers and I send my love to all ....this is a difficult time....hope it helps a little to know that you have caring friends. My brother and Sarah also send their condolences.
Luca Pupo
July 28, 2011
We offer you our deepest condolences, a big hug from Settimio, Novella, Luca (Ferrara, Italy)
David Damrell
July 28, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Pupo family. Great memories from the "old neighborhood".
Barbara Griffiths (Hopp)
July 28, 2011
I and the rest of the Hopp clan send you our condolences. Harry was a lovely father who always made the friends of his children welcome in his home. I know he will be sadly missed by all of his family. Our sympathy and prayers to you.
Alessandra Pupo, Luca, Simone and the Grannies
July 27, 2011
Even if we never met, it seems like he was part of our family.
We're sending you a big hug from afar.
Kathy Tagariello
July 27, 2011
Good bye for now to a most wonderful man, father, grandfather, husband, friend and neighbor. Peace be with you ! Big hugs for the entire Pupo family (especially you Kay) during this most difficult time. Thinking of and praying for you all at this time. Harry is watching over you all now!
Daniel Tagariello
July 27, 2011
My thoughts, prayers and deep sympathy to the whole family. Hoping the comfort of memories will ease the pain of your loss.
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