Category: In Memoriam

Rev. Harry John Meyer

San Antonio Parishioners send their condolences to the Vogelpohl and Meyer Families on the passing of Rev. Harry John Meyer who was in service to our church until his passing. Rev. Harry was a good friend to many within our church community, please remember his family members in your prayers.  

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Catholic Telegraph Obituary

Father Meyer received his first assignment on August 25, 1965, as assistant at Our Lady of Victory Parish, Delhi (Cincinnati) and to teach part-time at Elder High School, Cincinnati. On June 16, 1967, he was appointed Assistant Pastor at St. Aloysius on-the-Ohio Parish, Sayler Park (Cincinnati) and to teach full-time at Elder High School. On June 19, 1969, Father Meyer was named a Newman Chaplain for service at the University of Cincinnati. On June 3, 1970, he was appointed assistant at St. Pius Parish, Cumminsville (Cincinnati) while continuing in Campus Ministry for UC. On March 1, 1971, Father Meyer was appointed as Associate Pastor at Assumption Parish, Walnut Hills (Cincinnati). On June 15, 1972, Father Meyer was appointed to St. Leo Parish, North Fairmount (Cincinnati), Our Lady of Presentation of the BVM Parish, English Woods (Cincinnati), and St. Monica, Clifton (Cincinnati), while continuing in Campus Ministry. On June 20, 1973, he was appointed Director of the U.C. Newman Center and on June 20, 1975, he was appointed Director of Campus Ministry for the Archdiocese. On July 28, 1975, Father Meyer was appointed associate at St. George Parish, Clifton (Cincinnati), while continuing to act as associate ad cautellam, at St. Monica. In June 1978 Father Meyer was released from his duties in Campus Ministry to pursue summer studies at the University of San Francisco in the field of theology. On September 4, 1978, he was appointed associate at St. Andrew Parish, Avondale (Cincinnati). On January 15, 1979, he was appointed Administrator pro-tem of St. Andrew Parish, and on April 27, 1979, he was appointed Pastor of St. Andrew Parish. On November 14, 1988, Father Meyer was appointed temporary Administrator of St. Susanna Parish, Mason. On August 24, 1989, he was appointed pastor of St. Susanna Parish where he served until 2005. During his years of ministry Father Meyer was also sent for a year of study at the National Center for Campus Ministry in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was elected as Chairperson of the Association of Cincinnati priests, served on the Board of Trustees of the Newman Foundation of Cincinnati, Inc., agreed to take care of the sacramental responsibilities of St. Joseph Parish, North Bend (Cincinnati) while under the pastorate of Father Joseph Robinson, and along with Father William Williams, served as Chaplain to the Cincinnati Workhouse. Father Meyer retired from active ministry on July 1, 2005.

Reception of the Body: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. at St. Susanna Church, 616 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040; 513-398-3821. Celebrant and Homilist: Reverend Philip O. Seher. Visitation: following Reception of the Body until 5:45 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Susanna Church. Celebrant: Reverend Philip O. Seher. Homilist: Reverend James W. Meade. Celebration of Life: Immediately following the Mass at the Meyer Center (located behind St. Susanna School).

Burial: Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Old Cemetery, 3819 West 8th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205. Celebrant: Reverend Michael A. Savino.

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Cincinnati.com Obituary Memory Board

Nancy Rose Flowers

Nancy Rose Flowers (nee Florimonte), 74, of Cincinnati peacefully passed away February 3, 2023 with her family by her side. She was born September 19, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Benevengo) Florimonte. Beloved wife of Jim for 54 years. Loving mother of Jim (Lisa) Flowers, Chris (Laura) Flowers, Kelly (Dave) Combs, Matt (Erin) Flowers. Cherished Granny of Jordan Flowers, Jack (Ignas Karaliunas) Flowers, Faith (Luke) Jett, Benjamin Flowers, Emily Flowers, Luke Flowers, Samantha Flowers, Perry Combs. Dear sister of Mike (Susan) Florimonte, and the late Patty (Jim) Stanghetti. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other family members and friends.

The 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, February 26 will be in honor of Nancy at San Antonio Church, 1950 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati 45214. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held in the undercroft of San Antonio church immediately after Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the “San Antonio Fund”, Holy Family Parish, 3006 West Eighth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45205.

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On February 26, 2023, this 1^st Sunday in Lent, we welcome members from the Flowers, Florimonte, Benevengo, Combs, Cerchio Minella and Stanghetti Families back to San Antonio Church to mourn and remember their matriarch, Nancy Jean (Florimonte) Flowers who passed away on February 3, 2023 on the Feast of St. Blaise at the age of 74.  Nancy Rose Flowers (Nee Florimonte) was the daughter of the late Michael (Michele) Joseph Florimonte (1922-1975) and Mary Grace (Benevengo) Florimonte (1925-1987) both born in Italy; married in 1947 after he served in the Army in World War II.  They both came from large families and were proud of their Italian Heritage.  On her father Michael’s side Nancy was close with his siblings, her Aunts and Uncles, Louise, Lena, Antoinette, Anna Marie, Angelo, Anthony, and Joseph.  Nancy had many cousins from the Florimonte, Cerchio, Minella Di Stasi, Nese, Odenbach, Sprecker and Volpe families with many relatives still living in Italy.  Nancy’s Grandparents, her father Michael parents were Giuseppe (Joseph) Florimonte (1900-1961) and Rosaria Maria (Minella) Florimonte (1900-1971) who were married on April 7, 1921 in Felitto, Italy arrived in New York on July 28, 1922 then settled in Akron, Ohio where their 1^st child Louise (1929-1988) was born. 

Nancy’s Great Grandparents on the Florimonte side were Michele Florimonte (1848-1929) and 1^st wife Maria Carmela( Nese) Florimonte (1847-1880) married on February 20, 1871 and welcomed 2 children before she died after 9 years of marriage.  Michele wed 2^nd wife,  Luigia  (Di Stasi ) Florimonte (1860-1949) and would add 9 children to their family as they lived their whole lives in Italy and are buried there. 

Nancy’s Great Great Grandparents were Nicola Florimonte (1811-1853) and Anna (Minella) Florimonte who married on January 16, 1836 in Italy and had 2 children before he died at the age of 42.  They are all buried in Felitto, Italy.  Her Great Great Great Grandparents were Francantonio Florimonte and Giuseppa (Volpe) Florimonte who welcomed 3 children Carmela (1806-1852), Gaetana Vincenza Florimonte born in 1810, and Nicola Florimonte (1811-1853) in Felitto, Italy.

Nancy’s mother, Mary Grace Benevengo Florimonte’s parents and her grandparents were John Benevengo (1888-1969) who came to the U.S. through Boston, Massachusetts in 1914 at the age of 26 and Jeanette (Cirrone) Benevengo (1891-1968) who arrived from Italy earlier in 1912 and lived in Boston, Massachusetts with parents Louis and Rose (Recchia) Cirrone.  John Benevengo and Jeanette Cirrone were married in Pennsylvania in 1923. The Benevengo Uncles and Aunts:  Frank, Louis, John,, Margaret, Jean, and Rose with Nancy sharing many cousins from the Bamonte, Inman and Kleinger Families. 

Nancy (Florimonte) Flowers grew up with many ties to South Fairmount along with her late sister Patricia Jean (Florimonte) Stanghetti (1950-2020) and brother Michael Florimonte.   Nancy wed James (Jim) Flowers in October of 1968 at San Antonio Church with her sister Pat Florimonte as her Maid of Honor.  In May of 1972, Nancy (Florimonte) Flowers witnessed her sister Patty’s wedding to James (Jim) Stanghetti also at San Antonio Church.   Before her passing, Nancy and Jim Flowers celebrated 54 years as a loving couple who spent many memorable vacations with their family.  They welcomed 4 children, 3 sons and 1 daughter during those happily married years and joyfully celebrated their 4 family weddings of Jim to Lisa, Chris to Laura, Kelly to Dave and Matt to Erin.  Nancy was thrilled when grandchildren entered their family and was proud of all their accomplishments as she saw them grow and flourish as they approached adulthood.    

Nancy’s Grandchildren: Jordan Flowers, Jack (Ignas Karaliunas) Flowers, Faith (Luke) Jett, Benjamin Flowers, Emily Flowers, Luke Flowers, Samantha Flowers and the youngest Perry Combs who enjoyed the many memorable times she spent with her beloved Granny.  Nancy also leaves her brother Mike, sister-in-law Susan, and their family; brother-in-law, Jim Stanghetti and her late sister Pat and their family, and cousin Vince and Jean Cerchio and their family.  Our San Antonio Church Community sends their condolences and prayers on the loss of Nancy Jean (Florimonte) Flowers (1948-2023).

By Terrie Evans

Deanne “Dee” Gardonio

Deanne “Dee” Gardonio was received into the Glory of Heaven on January 22, 2023, at the age of 64 years old.

She leaves her “Soulmate” and life partner Frank Perrotta, Her Father, Thomas Gardonio (Deceased), Step-Father E. Lanier Walker (Deceased), Mother Dolores Walker, Sister Denise (Tom) Sebastiano, Brother Michael (Nancy) Gardonio, Sister Gayle Dunbar (Deceased), Sister Lisa (Mike) Clyde, Sister Lori (David) DeMoss, Brother Brian (Daycy) Walker. Her Step-Children, Umberto (Stepheny) Perrotta, Sergio Perrotta, Aldo (Rebecca) Perrotta, Marcello (Katryna) Perrotta, Gigi’s Step Grandchildren, Niko, Cyntina, Christiano and Reina Perrotta. Nieces, Nichole and Jessica Dunbar, Nephew Brandan (Carrie) Strickland, Niece Stephanie Key (Winder), Nephew Donald (Heather) Winder, Niece Audrey (Alfred) Muro, Nephew Anthony (Kristina) Sebastiano, Nephew Michael Glaser, Nephew Bryan (Maggie) Clyde. Many Great Nieces and Great Nephews.

Family and friends will be received at San Antonio Church, Friday, February 3, 2023 from 9:30am to 10:45am with a Mass to follow at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to the Men’s and Ladies Society at San Antonio Church 1950 Queen City Avenue, Cincinnati

By Terrie Evans

Matthew J. Cupito

CUPITO, Matthew J. ‘#61’, Beloved husband of Carrie Cupito (Nee Dunfee). Proud and loving father of Ryan. Cherished son of Joseph and Mary Anne Cupito (Nee Welge). Loving brother of Steve (Erin), Adam (Laurie) and Mark (Geri) Cupito. Special uncle of Brad (Karissa), Bryan (Carly), Mark (Madeleine), Andrew, Emma, Nicholas Cupito. Great uncle of four knuckleheads Callie, Ava, Carter and Jack Cupito. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Matt was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast and a friend to everyone. Passed away suddenly after a hard fought battle with cancer on Sunday, November 20, 2022, at 58 years of age.

Visitation at MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Rd., on SATURDAY from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Followed by Mass of Christian Burial at San Antonio Church, 1950 Queen City Ave., at NOON.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 341 Erkenbrecker Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229 or Elder High School Athletic Program, 3900 Vincent Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205. www.bjmeyer.com

VISITATION Saturday, November 26 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM     Meyer Funeral Home 5864 Bridgetown Road Cincinnati, OH 45248 Get Directions

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Saturday, November 26 12:00 PM     San Antonio Church 1950 Queen City Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45214 Get Directions

Mary L. Russo (nee Stevens)

Beloved wife of Frank L. Russo. Loving mother of Pam Baechle, Tony (Sheri) Russo, and Perry (Cinamon) Russo. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Jason (Mark), Samantha, Amanda (Ryan), Nick, Nicole (Jonathan), and Hunter. Adored great grandmother of Braelyn, Christian, Sawyer, Finn, Jett, Baker, Aubrey, and Luke. Also survived by a loving extended family and many friends.

Passed away on Thursday October 6, 2022. Age 87 years.

Visitation Wednesday October 12^th from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home (2880 Boudinot. Ave., 45238). Followed by a 12 Noon Mass of Christian Burial at San Antonio Church (1950 Queen City Ave., 45214).

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to San Antonio Church, in care of Holy Family Church (3006 W. 8th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45205).

Patricia A. Makin (nee Stath), beloved wife of the late Edward T. Makin Sr.  Loving mother of Ed Jr. (Kelly), Steve (Vickie), Kathy (Tom) Barth and Jeff (Diane), cherished grandmother of Alyx, Cody (Molly), Josh (Ally), Shannon, Ashley, Jenna, Cole and Nate.  Great grandmother of Noah, Bristol, Lily and Hunter. 

 She passed on September 1^st, 2022 at the age of 84. 

 Family and friends are invited to a visitation Wednesday September 7th from 5 until 8 pm at the Dalbert Woodruff and Isenogle Funeral Home 2880 Boudinot Avenue 45238, Mass of Christian burial Thursday 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church 3450 Lumardo Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45238. 

 If desired memorials may be made to:

 Hospice of Cincinnati, HOSPICE DONATION LINK 

 By mail:

Hospice of Cincinnati
P.O. Box 633597
Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597

or

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL DONATION LINK 

By mail:

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

P.O. Box 5202 Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-5202

Obituary for William “Bill” Milazzo

William “Bill” Milazzo, 60, Apr. 30, 2022, Green Township. Beloved husband of Diane O’Connor Milazzo, devoted stepfather of Dr. Christian Goans (Cari), loving son of Alma “Monie” (nee Barnes) & the late William A. “Bill” Milazzo, dear brother of Maria Stout (John); Tony (Kim), Charles (Lisa), Angelo (Hannah) & the late Joey Milazzo, brother-in-law of David & Susan O’Connor. Also survived by an aunt & uncle, many loving nieces & nephews & cousins. Bill was an alum of LaSalle High School & had a career with FedEx. Visitation Fri., May 13, 4-8 PM at the Dennis George Funeral Home, 44 S. Miami, Cleves, OH 45002. Mass of Christian Burial Sat., May 14, 11 AM at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 5222 North Bend Rd., Cinti., 45247 with interment at Spring Grove Cemetery. Following the interment, friends are invited to join the family for a reception at Nathanael Greene Lodge, 6394 Wesselman, Cinti. 45248.In addition, Bill’s life will be celebrated with a Memorial Service Sun., May 15, 2:30 PM at Northminster Presbyterian Church, 703 Compton Rd., Cinti. 45231, light reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to either of these causes: Samaritan’s Purse www.samaritanspurse.org, Matthew 25: Ministries www.m25m.org or American Red Cross www.redcross.org. www.dennisgeorgefunerals.com

Obituary for Martha King-Andriaccoo

Martha King-Andriacco, age 78, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 26, 1943 to Earl and Katherine King.  She was preceded in death by her father and mother.  Martha is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, Anthony Andriacco, her daughter, Gina Walker, her nephew, Paul J King and her niece, Kristen Burgard.  Martha spent many years as the Property Manager at Williamsburg. Kind, gentle and caring.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 9:30 AM until the funeral mass at 10:30 AM, at San Antonio Chapel. After Mass, A Celebration of Life will take place in the church undercroft. Burial, will take place after the reception.

In lieu of flowers and in loving memory of Martha, contributions may be made to Holy Family Church, 3006 West 8th Street, Cincinnati (45205) or Hartzell United Methodist Church, 8999 Applewood Drive, Cincinnati (45236).

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Obituary

Beloved husband of 61 years to Gladys T. Prinzo (nee Hetzer). Loving father of Butch Prinzo, Pam Prinzo Doll, Tony (Gabrielle) Prinzo, Cyndi (Victor Minella III) Fitzpatrick, Vince (Kelly) Prinzo, and Debbie Prinzo. Cherished grandfather of Amanda, Ashley, Anthony, Lydia, Roland, Toni, Jordan, Robby, Mikey, Jennifer, Zach, Katie, Joey, Lori, Jack, Dominic, and Noah. Adored great grandfather Miley, Hunter, Melody, Henry, Maci, Harry, and 2 Great Grandchildren on the way. Dear brother of Audrey Davis, Teresa Baker, and the late Joyce Prinzo. Butch retired from Cincinnati Gas & Electric after 36 years.
Butch Prinzo was an amazing and loving husband, dad , grandfather, great grandfather, son, brother, and friend. One of the strongest men you’ll ever meet, but also one of the most kindest and generous. He loved his family deeply. He will be missed dearly. Thank you God for blessing all of us with him. Until we meet again. We love you.

If desired memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati.

A 10 AM Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday November 24, 2021, at San Antonio Church, 1950 Queen City Ave., 45214

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert Prinzo, please visit our flower store.Make a donation to Hospice Of Cincinnati in honor of Robert Lee “Butch” Prinzo