Grace Pupillo born March 1, 1927, fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Mother Church, on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 93 years of age; beloved wife of 42 years of the late Salvatore A. Pupillo; loving mother of Anthony (Janis) Pupillo, Salvatore (Rozy) Pupillo, Vincent (Susan) Pupillo, Stephen (Jan) Pupillo, Rosalie Pupillo Homire (Richard), John (Judy Schneider) Pupillo, Thomas (Rose) Pupillo, Mary Pupillo Rekart (Bob); Cherished grandmother to 27+ grandchildren, great grandmother, aunt, and friend.
Grace spent much her life serving and taking care of others, and she had a special place in her heart for her children and grandchildren. As her grandson, Sam, said so well, “She was a wonderful grandmother to all of us. The home that Grandpa Sal and Grandma Grace had for us kids Christmas every year, or just to show up unannounced on a weeknight. She might whip up a quick batch of leftovers that was better than anything on The Hill. She was a woman of her day, unshakable faith. True strength. She was so special and important. I am just proud that she was my grandma. Miss you. Rest well. And thanks for being you.” And from her granddaughter, Jordan, “ I learned so many life lessons and so much from my Grandma Grace…top two: love your children with all you have and no matter the crisis, celebration, or Sunday…cooking large amounts of food makes everything better. May you find peace, love, and all your memories in heaven. We love you.”
Services: Visitation (family only) Kutis Funeral Home, Inc. Affton Chapel, Wednesday, July 8, at 8:30 A.M. Due to the COVID 19 restrictions, Funeral Mass (family only) Wednesday, July 8, 10:00 A.M. St. Justin the Martyr Catholic Church, 19910 Eddie & Park Rd., St. Louis, MO 63126. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, 5239 West Florissant, St. Louis, MO 63115.
Live feed of the mass at saintjustinlive.com at 10 A.M. for anyone wanting to celebrate mass virtually.
In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer’s Association would be greatly appreciated.
I am so sorry for your loss
I didn’t know Grace very long before her illness but she was a great lady. Always cheerful when we would meet.
Grace is summed up in one word KIND, as a child coming to her home she made me feel loved and just like one of the family, I was so blessed to know her.. I can still here the sound of her voice she had such soothing voice, my condolences to all of you.. how blessed you all were to be raised by two amazing people. Ro I love you so much and if there is anything you need please don’t hesitate to ask, thinking of all of you at this most difficult time.
Nemo we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. She was definitely her name Grace.
I can’t tell you how sorry I was to hear of your mother’s passing. Aunt Gracie was such a sweet and kind lady and I will always remember her for that beautiful smile that she always displayed. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, Nino. It sounds like she was a wonderful woman! Our prayers and love are with you and your family.
Rosalie and family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You have such an amazing mom and grandma. Celebrate her and all she passed on to you. God bless and peace to everyone.
Aunt Grace will always hold a special place in my heart. She was so sweet and kind. May she rest in peace, united with her one true love, Uncle Sal. Love to all, Antoinette C.
Janis and Neno Pupillo/family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our families go back a long way. My mother had an adoration for Grace, which tells me how special she was. We truly hope your family will remember all of her good times in healing from her loss. Our prayers are with you. ❤The Gottlieb family.
We are so sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful and loving mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pupillo Family.
We are so sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. She was a beautiful and loving mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Pupillo Family.
We are so sorry for your loss as neighbors we share so many happy memories
We are so sorry for your loss prayers are with the family
Rosalie and the entire family, may your mother rest in peace and feel so proud of all of you!! I haven’t seen your mom since our high school days but I remember her smile and her kindness. My prayers are with you.
Perfectly named “Grace.” I will remember her for her kindness, beauty and sense of fun. She was an inspiration for the saying, “Age is but a number.” Our thoughts and prayers are with our brother-in-law, Tom, and the rest of the Pupillo family.
Rosalie I am so sorry for your loss. It was so nice having your mom as our neighbor twice. She was always so friendly and nice to my kids. She will be greatly missed.
Neno Jannie and Family we are so sorry for your loss of a wonderful mother and grandmother and great grandmother you are in our prayers.