Joseph Sartor Obituary

SARTOR

Joseph E. Sr. "Opa"

Joseph E. Sartor Sr. "Opa," age 88, of Toledo, passed away on October 25, 2015, at Vibrant Life Assisted Living surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 13, 1926, in Toledo to Eugene and Juliana (Hope) Sartor. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Joe was stationed in Germany during World War II where he met and married his wife, Hella. Following the war he worked for a brief time as a fireman for the railroad. Joe was employed by General Mills in maintenance for 35 years and was the custodian for Regina Coeli Catholic Church for 15 years.

Joe and his wife, Hella, were charter members of Regina Coeli Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society, volunteered as an usher and was a basketball coach at Regina Coeli School. Joe was a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus West Toledo Council 3122. An avid bowler, Joe participated in various bowling leagues. He enjoyed his weekly breakfasts with his fellow retirees from General Mills. An avid gardener, Joe could always be found tending to his flowers and vegetables. He was very fond of taking long walks and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Joe is survived by his daughters, Juliana Sartor and Josephine (Aaron) Bryant; sons, John Sartor and Jeffrey (Julie) Sartor; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Sartor; sister, Juliana Morrin; brothers, William (Esther) Sartor, Frank (Angie) Sartor and Charles Sartor; grandchildren, Michelle (James) Jones, Joseph Michael Sartor, Aaron (Jill) Bryant Jr., Ryan Sartor, Jeffrey Sartor Jr., Laura Bryant, Donald Sartor, Jenny (Ben) Pierce and Steven Ednie, and great-grandchildren, Dylan and Nicholas Bryant, Nathan and Cameron Jones, Luke and Evan Bryant, and Trenton Sartor. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Hella (Rippel) Sartor; son, Joseph Sartor Jr., and brother, Eugene Sartor.

Family and friends may visit Thursday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd. with recitation of the rosary by members of the Regina Coeli Holy Name Society and K of C Council 3122 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will begin on Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home and continue with the Funeral Mass in Regina Coeli Church at 10:00 a.m. The Lucas County Burial Corps will conclude with Military Honors in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be given to Regina Coeli Church. Joe's family would like to extend a special thanks to ProMedica Hospice and the staffs at Vibrant Life and Hickory Ridge. Please share condolences at:

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 27, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Sartor

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Troy & Michael Alexander

October 29, 2015

Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family John, on the loss of your Father.
May he rest in peace!

Tynika Jones

October 29, 2015

To entire Sartor family,
I was delighted that you shared the last year of opa life with me.....i am very saddened by his passing.....i really enjoyed the time that i spent with him as his aide....i really appreciate you guys....thanks for everything

October 29, 2015

Dear Cousins, sorry I cannot be there in person. We are saddened to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. May you find comfort in God and one another.
Love, LaDonna (Gaydosh) and family.

Freda McDougall

October 28, 2015

Thoughts and Prayers to the Sartor Family.

Judy Scothern

October 28, 2015

To the Sartor Family,
I am sad to hear of Joe's passing. He was a wonderful fellow employee at General Mills. Joe was always a very nice man and a great worker. I worked with John and Julie, as well, and send my warmest regards and heartfelt sympathy to you both. I am keeping your whole family in my prayers through this difficult time. May you rest in peace in God's loving arms, Joe.

Heather Rocha (Morin) & John Rocha & Tim Morin Morin/Rocha

October 28, 2015

To the family of Uncle Joe and Uncle Joe. We are sorry to hear about uncle Joe's passing. Another angel is watching over us. No more suffering... He's in gods hands now. May he rest in peace. He will be greatly missed. We are sorry we can't be there in this time of need. Joe was an amazing man and will continue to live in our hearts, mind and souls forever!! All or love, Tim Morin SR, Nancy Morin, Heather Rocha (Morin) John Rocha , Timmy Morin JR, Aidan Morin xoxo

October 27, 2015

Dear Josey, AAron, and all your family, We are so sorry for your loss. He will always be with you in your hearts, and in the memories you share. Praying for your peace. Bob and Vicki

Gene and Jill Hawkins

October 27, 2015

Jeff,
We were saddened to hear that your father passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Julie and your family during this difficult time.

Chuck

October 27, 2015

Joe, I am sorry I cannot be present for your services but my prayers will be with you.

Connie Fish

October 27, 2015

Sorry for your loss John and family.
It was a pleasure when I got a chance to meet your Dad! My thoughts are with you.

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