Mildred E. Scarpuzzi's Obituary
Mildred E. Scarpuzzi of Bonita Springs, Florida and formerly of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, August 2, 2017 with her loving family by her side. She was 93. Mildred was born Wednesday,February 20, 1924 in Belmont, Ohio; the beautiful daughter of the late Lester and Estella Grimes.After moving with her family to southwest Florida in 1980, she worked several years as a sales clerk in the Edison Mall Hallmark Store where she served as Mrs. Claus during the holidays. She was an active member of the Gulf Coast Church of Christ where she volunteered as a greeter most Sundays. Mildred was an openly giving and loving person deeply rooted in her faith. She will be missed by many.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband of 54+ years, Ralph Scarpuzzi (2002) and her son, Fred Scarpuzzi (2016). Mildred is survived by her daughter, Carla Mia Wheeler (Jim); daughter in law, Charlotte A. Scarpuzzi; her grandchildren, Laura (Karl) Huber, Tony (Trish) Scarpuzzi, Lydia Scarpuzzi, Leo Scarpuzzi, Albert (Nicole) Scarpuzzi, James (Kathleen) Wheeler and Carla E. Wheeler. She is also survived by several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.Visitation will be 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm, followed by funeral services at 5:30 pm, Monday, August 7, 2017 in the chapel of Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33907. She will be entombed with her beloved husband, Ralph, in Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorials, in her honor, may be made to Hope Hospice 9470 Healthpark Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Online condolences and memories may be shared on her tribute page at www.fortmyersmemorial.com
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