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Joseph Saputo Obituary
BRANDON, Fla. - Joseph M. Saputo of Brandon, Fla., formerly of Springfield, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2008.
He was born in Springfield on July 27, 1923, to Vito and Rose Calandrino Saputo. He married Edda Bartolozzi on April 27, 1946, and they had three children. They were married 52 years until she preceded him in death in 1998.
Joe was a World War II veteran and, along with his twin brother Frank, founded and owned Saputo's Restaurant. After his retirement from the restaurant business, he and his wife moved to Tampa, Fla. Joe became a fixture at Tampa-area golf courses including USF, Tampa Palms, Hunters Green and Bloomingdale. He was a Green Jacket Member and supporter of the USF athletic programs.
Joe is survived by his children, Vito (Carol) Saputo and Joe (Vicki) Saputo, both of Brandon, Fla., and Rosann (Stan) Summers of Springfield; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; brothers, Frank (Florine) Saputo and Vito (Beverly) Saputo; and sisters, Stella Murrill and Katie Zepetella.
Services were held in Brandon, Fla., on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, and a funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at St. Cabrini Church, 1020 Milton Ave., Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Cabrini Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Saputo
George and Patti Camille
November 24, 2008
Dear Rosann, Stan, P.J., Vanessa & Family:
We were truly sorry to read in the newspaper of Joe's passing. We remember his zest for life, that he was a great storyteller and especially his devotion to his family.
George and I are out of town tomorrow (Tuesday, the 25th) but our prayers and thoughts will be with you as you celebrate his life with everyone who knew and admired him.
With affection,
Kimberley ( Rockford ) Harter
November 22, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always remember the fun times I have had with Joe and his brother and I will always have them and Grandma Saputo in my heart. She was my extra grandma and all of you have been part of my family forever.
Cindy Schaaf (Groesch)
November 18, 2008
Rosann, Joe, Vito and families,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I have such great memories of growing up next door to you and the relationship that our parents had with one another. Those were wonderful times and I think of them often. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful father!
God Bless
Steve and Nancy Hostick
November 18, 2008
Rosann and Stan and Family,
We are so sorry about the loss of your father. May your memories of him comfort you during this sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Humphrey Family, Humphrey's Market
November 18, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Pell
November 18, 2008
Rosann, Joey, Vito and Family:
We send our condolences.
A life time of great memories of the Saputo's and the Pell's.
God Bless.
Lisa, Mark & Max Pell
Paul Riker
November 18, 2008
PJ,
My condolences to you and your family.
Dena Walton Thrasher
November 18, 2008
Rosann, Stan, PJ, and families,
I was so sorry to learn of your dad/grandpa's passing. My thoughts are with you and I pray that our great God will sustain you and your memories will comfort you.
I know the void that losing a father can bring to your life however I rejoice in knowing that our heavenly Father never will leave us.
May the love of Jesus, your family and friends surround you as you celebrate the life of your dad!
With love in Him,
Dena
Ken Fontana
November 18, 2008
Please Accept Our Most Sincere Condolensces.
The Fontana Family
JOSEPH & SUDIE MINTJAL
November 18, 2008
I STARTED VISITING SAPUTO'S IN THE EARLY 1950's. GREAT FOOD BUT
I CAME TO VISIT WITH JOE & FRANK. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
BY ME AND SUDIE.
JACK CRUISE
November 18, 2008
TO THE SAPUTO FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF JOE MAY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
John Miller
November 18, 2008
Joe and Edda lived next door to my family in the 1950's. Their son, Vito, was my childhood playmate (and always had some neat toys). I recall several stories Joe would tell us and have good memories of those years. I'm sorry to hear of his passing, and my condolences to his family. Godspeed Joe for a happy reunion with Edda in heaven.
Terry and Cathy Hunter
November 18, 2008
Joe and Vicki - So sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. May the memories you have of him be a comfort to you and your family. We think of you often.
Ron Alexander
November 18, 2008
I myself moved to Brandon about 3 years ago from Springfield . The memories of going to Saputo's for dinner. A place where they treated you like family. To the children of Joseph my prayers are with you,God bless
Pamela Caillier-Stark
November 18, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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