Maria Saputo Obituary

SAPUTO, MARIA. With deep sorrow and overflowing love, we announce the passing of Maria Saputo, who left us far too soon on July 11th 2025, at the age of 77. Maria was the heart of our family - a woman whose strength never wavered, even in the face of life's hardest battles. She carried herself with dignity, offered love without condition, and brought warmth and comfort to everyone she met. Her beautiful soul lit up every room, and her kindness will echo in our hearts forever. Though she is no longer with us, the love she gave so freely lives on in every life she touched.
Beloved wife of the late Cesare Saputo. Dearest mother of Pietro (Jennifer) Saputo and Enza (Damiano) Palazzolo. Proud Nonna of Cesare Saputo, Giuliana Marie Saputo, Vincenzo Antonio Saputo, Salvatore Palazzolo, Ivana Palazzolo, Alessia Maria Palazzolo and Cesare Joseph Palazzolo. Dear sister of Giovanna (Giuseppe) LaFata and John (Paola) Cracchiolo.
We take comfort in knowing that Maria is now resting in the eternal peace of her Heavenly Father, breathing freely in His loving kingdom. Maria was greeted at the gates of Heaven by her loving husband Cesare Saputo. She lived her life rooted in faith, grace, and love - always trusting in God's plan and radiating His light to those around her.
Though we can no longer see her smile or hold her hand, her spirit lives on in each of us. As a loving mother and cherished Nonna, she nurtured our hearts with kindness, guided us with strength, and taught us the beauty of unconditional love. Her legacy of faith, courage, and compassion will continue to live on - in every prayer we whisper, every act of love we offer, and every precious memory we hold close.
Visitation Tuesday 3-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Township) 54880 VanDyke at 25 Mile Rd. Rosary 7:00pm. Instate Wednesday 9:30am at St. Isidore Catholic Church until Mass, 10:00am. Member of Lodge Figli Della Sicila. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" at WujekCalcaterra.com