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Robert Beffa Obituary

Beffa, Robert L. 93, of St. Louis MO, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church. He was devoted to his Catholic faith and was a business owner in St. Louis for many years. He is survived by his sons, Robert F. (Margaret) Beffa and John P. (Cathy) Beffa; sisters Marie Beffa and Savina Tonella; grandchildren Emily Beffa and Matthew Beffa, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Helen Beffa (nee Skrivan); his daughter Denise, his parents Attilio and Ida Beffa; and siblings Ida Margaret Beffa, Gino Beffa, Ernestine Nilges, Theresa Beffa and Francis Beffa. He was a cherished friend to many. Services: The funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at The Church of the Little Flower, 1264 Arch Terrace, 63117; with visitation at the church starting at 9 a.m. A private burial service will be held at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Little Sisters of the Poor or Little Flower Catholic Church. Online condolences at ambrusterchapel.com.



Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jun. 17, 2016.

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June 23, 2016

On behalf of Sue, my Mom, and myself - sympathy and prayers for all of the Beffas. And hoping he and my Dad have reunited along with Francis to stir it up up there.
Sincerely and in freindship,
Sally Byron Walters

June 20, 2016

The Beffa family lost a very special man! However, today he is standing on two strong legs and serving the coldest beer in a special place!

This morning, I had my coffee in a mug titled "Beffa Bros. Est 1898."

Bob, you are the entire Beffa family will be in my prayers. God Bless!

Keith A. Nixon

Joey Pieper

June 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss.

Larry Bielicke

June 18, 2016

John, Bob and your families sending my sincere condolences for your loss. Your dad was a good friend and great guy. Shared many good times with your dad at the Beffa Brothers establishment.

Susan Mulcahy

June 18, 2016

Saint Peter will be holding the gates of heaven wide open for you Mr. Beffa. John and Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Barbara Vineyard

June 17, 2016

John and Cathy, my sympathy. RIP Robert.

Bob & Barb Niebruegge

June 17, 2016

So many years; so many memories; so much shared. We add our wishes to all others in celebrating the life of a man who touched many. Godspeed, Bob! Peace to the family. Sincerely, Bob and Barb

Rosian-Ramelli Luciana

June 17, 2016

Le mie più sincere condoglianze e un grande abbraccio e una preghiera per Robert, riposi in pace.x

Karen Marchand

June 17, 2016

John and Cathy,
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to John and to Cathy. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Karen and Family

Joan McAtee McAtee

June 16, 2016

Rest in peace Uncle Robert Beffa I will miss you

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18

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Little Flower Catholic Church

1264 Arch Terrace, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

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18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Little Flower Catholic Church

1264 Arch Terrace, Richmond Heights, MO 63117

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6633 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117

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