Connie Jane Puleo

Connie Jane Puleo (Stewart), 68 of Bradenton, Florida passed from this life into the hereafter on April 13, 2015 after a long courageous battle with leukemia.

Born May 8, 1946 to Herbert and Adeline Stewart in Kokomo, Indiana she was the 11th of 16 siblings: Mary, Virginia, Phyllis, Floyd, Patricia, Lorin (Pete), Howard, Larry, Sharon, Tom, Ronnie, Lesley, Rick, Sandy and Don.

Connie moved to Anna Maria Island in the 70s where she enjoyed living the Florida lifestyle with her family. Those who knew her understood that her family's happiness was her priority.  She will be dearly missed by her daughters Carrie Weaver and Melissa Steortz, her grandchildren Carissa Weaver, Sarah Weaver, Danielle Steortz, Amanda Weaver, Joshua Steortz and Tristen Weaver and many beloved Cousins, Nephews, Nieces, In-Laws And Friends.

She was an avid bowler, a passionate bird lover, a devoted Elvis fan, a Disney enthusiast and found great fulfilment in caring for others.

To honor Connie's love of birds and Anna Maria Island, a Memorial fund has been established at:
Wildlife, Inc. PO Box 1449 Anna Maria, FL 34216
Gail or Ed Straight at (941) 778-6324 http://wildlifeinc.org/

I'm Free

Don't grieve for me; for now I'm free, I'm following the path God laid for me.

I took his hand when I heard his call; I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, to play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way; I've found that peace at the end of the day.

If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My Life's been full, I savoured much, Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don’t lengthen it now with undue grief.

Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Janice M. Fair-Salters