FLORENCE J. SORCE (nee Gamiere) age 97, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William (wife Yvonne Nantais), Robert (wife Jane Gerlica), Mary Moore and Jennifer Evans; devoted grandmother of Sarah Sanchez (husband Daniel), Andrea Sorce (husband Slater Matzke), Allison Zweiacher (husband Jon) and Ellie, Molly and Carrie Evans; great-grandmother of Aiden, Luca and Ray; cherished daughter of the late John and Maria (nee Grano) Gamiere; dearest sister of the late Charlotte Bartucci, Anne Catalioto and Michael; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Florence was born on April 6, 1922 and passed away on February 22, 2020. She lived in Little Italy until 1961 and moved to Chesterland where she was a member of St Anselm Catholic Church. Florence graduated from East High School in 1940. She loved sewing, decorating and playing cards; especially Bridge. Florence was a Cleveland Indians fan and liked listening to Big Band music and Frank Sinatra. She will be remembered most as being a strong willed, determined and intelligent woman with a great sense of humor. Florence will be forever missed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Florence to Hospice of The Western Reserve P.O. BOX 72101 Cleveland, Ohio 44192. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 28, 2020 at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 12969 Chillicothe Rd Chesterland Oh 44026 at 11 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Florence at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) FRIDAY MORNING 9-10:30 AM.
Charity Name: HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE INC
Charity EIN: 341256377
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Slater
Love you Flo!
Mark Gamiere
I am so very sorry to hear about Flora’s passing. She was such a beautiful soul and I will miss her very much. Love to you all!
Judy Sorce-Bauman
Dear Cousins Bill, Bob, Mary and Jennifer, and all your children and spouses … I am sorry for the loss of your mother and grandma and great grandma. Your mom and my mother were sisters-in-law for 70 years. Aunt Flora was my godmother and my memories of her are linked to my childhood and family gatherings at your home in Chesterland. Aunt Flora was always very kind to me and my best memory of her is her thousand watt smile and hearty laugh. She packed a big smile and infectious laugh three times larger than her tiny frame! I looked forward to her delicious homemade pasta every visit. I sincerely hope your fond memories ease your sorrow and give you comfort. She lived a long and full life! On behalf of the three of us as first cousins, and our children as second and third cousins, please accept our condolences.
Judy Sorce-Bauman, Jill Sorce Houser, and Michael Sorce
Rosemary Sorce
To the Sorce Family,
I last spoke to Flora about six months ago and talked about how we are both ready for the next step and to see the brothers, Bill and Ray. We laughed about being sister in laws all these years and all the ups and downs and in betweens. Flora was near and dear to my heart and taught me so much.
Wishing you all my best and reliving fond memories of a remarkable woman.
Rosemary Sorce, Boise, Idaho
Constance Gamiere
My cousin Flora and I have always had great conversations. She told me many years ago to travel while I was young before Conlon and I had any health problems. Just a few weeks ago we talked about her life as a child on Coltman in Little Italy where they had no furnace and no storm windows. I will miss her very much. My sympathy to all her family…….Connie Gamiere
Doug & Gay Borchert
Our most heartfelt condolences to Bill, Bob, Mary and Jen on the passing of Mrs. Sorce, a great lady who was a part of Doug’s life from his early childhood to the present day. She will always be remembered by Gay and Doug as part of “The Club” that was such a large part of the lives of Anne and Ben Borchert.