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Florine Saputo Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Florine Saputo, 84, of Springfield died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, at her home, surrounded by family.
She was born Dec. 30, 1924, in Springfield, the daughter of Robert and Etta Cole Rape. She married Frank Saputo in 1946.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Frank A. Coffey.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Saputo of Springfield; two daughters, Sandra K. (husband, Michael) Coffey and Kathy (husband, Bobby) Blair, both of Springfield; two grandchildren, Michael (wife, Lori) Coffey Jr. and Jenna Taft, both of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Ali, Frankie and Chloe Coffey; a sister, Doris Robson of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Florine was a lifelong resident of Springfield.
She and her husband, Frank, founded Saputo's Restaurant in 1948. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, at Christ the King Church, with Monsignor John Ossola officiating. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Frank A. Coffey Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Florine Saputo
Cheryl & Ron Allen
September 24, 2009
Sandy, Mike & Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Jim and Patricia
September 18, 2009
Frank and Family
We are so very sorry to hear that Florine has passed. She was a lovely lady and we enjoyed knowing her and spending time with her in Florida.
Our deepest sympathy to you Frank and your daughters and family.
CHRISTOPHER RYAN
September 18, 2009
The Coffey & Saputo Familys ,
You have my sympathy , for your loss .
Tom & Michelle Power
September 17, 2009
The Coffey Family,
Your family has our deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother and great grandmother. You are in our thoughts.
September 17, 2009
Dear Sandy and Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of your mother.We are sorry we were not able to be in Springfield to honor your her . We know, as you do, that mothers are very special people.
In God's Love,
Irv and Joan Muncy
Rosalie Pecoraro
September 17, 2009
Dear Coffey Family,
My deepest condolences on your loss....You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 17, 2009
Dear Saputo,Coffey and Blair Clan,
Its been a long few years for you all and your Flo. My thoughts and prayers have been with you and will continue to be. I have wonderful memories of Mr.and Mrs. Saputo from when My dad ( charliePatterson) would take us there as young kids for each of our birthdays, and sitting in the back big booth! Oh how I wish that tradition had never stopped!!! I feel lucky to count so many of you as friends. I know that my dad will be one of many many friends and family that will greet Mrs. Saputo in paradice with big smiles and bear hugs. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
melissa Patterson
September 17, 2009
Our thoughts are with the Saputo's and their families in this time of sorrow.
Jim & Marilyn Anson
Michael Corello
September 17, 2009
Dear Mr. Saputo & family,
I would like to express my condolences on the passing of Mrs. Saputo. I can still remember meeting the two of you for the first time at your restaurant back in 1985. I was going through training and finishing the first of a three week stint in Springfield. Being Italian, I needed my Sunday pasta fix and was dining alone at Saputo's. I enjoyed my meal and proceeded to introduce myself to you and Mrs Saputo. The next thing I know, I'm sitting at your table and enjoying your company for a few additional hours that evening with an invitation to join the two of you of dinner a few days later. I also stopped in to see the two of you my last night in Springfield during that visit and was invited to dine with you and some friends from Canada that were coming into town to visit the two of you. When I declined, you and Mrs Saputo instructed your staff not to feed me until you came back from the airport and instructed your bartender to give me whatever I wanted. The two of you and your family really made this kid from Cleveland feel like part of the family and I will never forget that.
I haven't been back to Springfield since 1998, but I am glad that I was able to visit the two of you at your new home during that trip.
My family will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless.
September 17, 2009
Sandy and Family,
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Please accept my deepest sympathy - all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Linda Bohan
Emma, Danny,Vickie, Suzie& Tanya Cundiff
September 17, 2009
To The Saputo Family,
My family send our deepest sympathys to your family on the passing of Florine. My grandmother was a waitress for over 20 years at Saputos and I spent many of fun times there while my grandmother was working. I have heard countles stories from both my dad and my grandmother about the loving and wonderful Saputo family. My God keep you in his arms as you go through this difficult time.
Condolences from Emma Cundiffs Family.
julie and pat noonan
September 16, 2009
To Sandy, mike, mike jr.,kathy and her family and all the grandchildren of Florine- Julie and I send our depest sympathy for your loss. She and husband Frank made a business into a ledgend that is now still in th hands of the family. WE know she will be missed by many
September 16, 2009
Sorry to hear about your mama Kath..I am thinking of you and yours. Lori
Ronald Shepard
September 16, 2009
Sandy, Kathy & Frank
I've known Florine & Frank all of my life, and with out a Doubt two of the finest people that will ever be. I will miss her greatly. My sincere condolences to the entire Family. My thoughts and Prayers are with you, God Bless
Ron & Joyce Shepard
Dan Tavine
September 16, 2009
Sandy & family,
Bonnie and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. Flo was a great person. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Becky Cochran
September 16, 2009
To the Saputo Family, we're sorry to hear of your loss. May you all cherish many happy memories of your loved one.
Tom and Becky McClure Cochran
(Sister to Sharon Saputo)
September 16, 2009
Sandy, Kathy & Frank,
The true worth of a persons life is their family. Florine was blessed with the three of you. We are spiritual beings having a human experience here on earth, our spirit never dies and we will all meet again.
With love,
Mike and Sharon Johnson
Eddie & Claudette O'Brien
September 16, 2009
Eddie & I express our sincere condolences, to Frank and all the family. What wonderful memories she has left with us, we were very lucky to have her as great friend, whether we were on the golf course or dining out or having a dinner that she cooked,we always had a great time..we will never forget you Flo...
Karen Johnson/Morgan
September 16, 2009
Frank, Sandy and Kathy,
May your memories carry you through this difficult time. Florine has touched so many lives and will always be remembered. My prayers are with you. God Bless
Larry Stuffle
September 16, 2009
Marty Pistorius and I wish to send our condolences. Florine was always nice and a fine lady. Marty is out of town and I have my annual, near all day, heart doctor visit Thursday Am so we won't be able to attend the funeral mass. Otherwise, we would be there. Our prayers are with you.
John Caillier
September 16, 2009
Frank and family,
we are sorry about the passing of Florine. May she rest in Peace.
John Caillier,and his mother Pam Stark.
Tonda Stouffe
September 15, 2009
I waited on your Mother and Father years ago at the Mill Cafe near Stauton, ILL. I think they had been to a ballgame. They were very nice and invited me to thier restraunt in Spirngfield where I have enjoye many meals. I am sorry for you loss.
Kay Davis
September 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We all have wonderful memories of Florine and I wish the best for all of you during this difficult time.
Kimberley (Rockford) Harter
September 15, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I have not seen momma Saputo for a long time since I no longer live in Spfld. But I will never forget her. She always told me that she was my extra grandma and she always asked about my dad when we did see each other. She knew all of my dads side of the family and would tell me stories. She also shared recipes with me which I will always cherish. I will always be grateful that she was part of my life. I could not have asked for anyone better to call my extra grandma. I will miss her deepley. All my love to her and her family
Kimberley (Rockford) Harter
September 15, 2009
May Florine's Memory be for a Blessing.
Mark, Lisa and Max Pell
Bullard, Texas
Joan Eilers
September 15, 2009
Kathy, Bobby & Jenna, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Russ Krista Lexxie Joey
Russ,Krista,Lexxie,Joey Saputo
September 15, 2009
On behalf of the entire East Coast Saputo Family North Carolina and Florida, We wish our warmest condolences to the entire Saputo/Coffey family on the passing of Florine. We will miss her dearly and i will forever remember the short time we lived there and how she opened her home and her heart to my wife and I. Uncle Frank we will see you in Oct God Bless
Brent & Kelly Bosie
September 15, 2009
Kathy - I am so very sorry to hear about your mom. Make sure to keep all of your wonderful memories close to your heart - especially the ones that make you smile. Please know that Brent and I will be thinking of you, Bobby and Jenna.
September 15, 2009
Kathy,
Karl and I are so sorry to hear about your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories of her sustain you in this very difficult time.
Cheryl and Karl Lercher
Marcia and Gary Nichols
September 15, 2009
Our thoughts are with you all.
Jeanette Goza & William Ferguson
September 15, 2009
Mike Jr. & Family,
Our prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. May God send you the Comforter and may your memories give you peace.
Chris - Chris Kratzer
September 15, 2009
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark,and Beccie Rigor
September 15, 2009
Kathy,Bobby,Jenna,and family. Thinking of you at this time.May memories of your beautiful mother bring comfort soon.God Bless ALL.
Gary & Kate Leming
September 15, 2009
Kate and I want to express our condolences to all the family members. Florine fought a courageous battle the past few years. Now she will be at eternal peace at rest in a beautiful place I'm sure.
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