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Ruth Viviano Obituary
Ruth J. Viviano, nee Lindsey, 83, of Maryville, Ill., born Oct. 18, 1928, in St. Louis, Mo., died at 8:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Maryville, Ill.
Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Viviano and husband, Gus, were the owner and operator of Viviano "Tom Boy" Grocery in Collinsville, Ill. She belonged to Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, Ill. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, August "Gus" Viviano; parents, Harry and Edith, nee Spencer, Lindsey; brothers and sisters, Wanda King, Lois Cassaday, Harry Lindsey, Bob Lindsey, Cyril Lindsey; and two grandsons, Jacob Viviano and Michael Viviano.
Surviving are her children, Phyllis Viviano of Tama, Iowa, Vito "Sonny" (Danette) Viviano of Maryville, Ill., August "Gus" (Robin) Viviano Jr., of Pacific, Mo., Michael Viviano of Collinsville, Ill., Tom (Diana) Viviano of Springfield, Mo., Patty (Bob) Wright of Maryville, Ill., and Angie (Russ) Sebastian of Collinsville, Ill.; 18 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in the form of Masses to Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, to the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association or SSM Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.herrfuneral.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012, at Herr Funeral Home in Collinsville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 6, 2012, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Collinsville, Ill., with Father John Beveridge officiating. Interment in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.
HERR FUNERAL HOME, Collinsville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Viviano
Deb Cassaday
April 6, 2012
Aunt Ruthie
A long life, well lived, well loved. Rest in peace
American Heart Association
April 4, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Pat and Debbie Blankenship
April 4, 2012
Angie, we're so sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.
Mary Hastings
April 4, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kelly Sorenson ( Coe)
April 4, 2012
Grandma Ruth was such a wonderful woman and such a big part of my childhood. My love to the entire family.
Carie Sherman
April 4, 2012
So sorry for your loss, Viviano family. I loved spending time in St. Louis with Janellen. And I'll never forget the awesome sandwiches made in Grandma's kitchen (seriously, I'm quite certain I could buy all the same ingredients and they wouldn't taste that good!). Much love.
Bonnie Allison
April 4, 2012
Patty, Im so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know you have many funny memories of your Mom. May they bring you peace. Love Always
Wally Platz
April 4, 2012
Angie--I'm really sorry to find out about your Mother. God Bless you & all the rest of your family. Take care.
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