OBITUARIES

Suzanne “Tootie” Kane Baldini

Suzanne “Tootie” Kane Baldini, 93, of Holmes Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2023.

Tootie was born on April 18, 1929 and grew up in Mt. Jewett, Pennsyl vania. She graduated from secretarial school in Ithaca, New York and was the office manager for Weatherby Insurance for over 40 years. She married the love of her life, Albert Baldini, and they raised their three sons in Ithaca, where they were active in the Cornell community with Delta Upsilon and sporting events.

Tootie had vacationed on Anna Maria Island for years and made Island Village her permanent home upon retirement. She loved golf, dancing, playing the piano and entertaining with her “Shooters” golf group and welcomed all as family.

Tootie is predeceased by her parents, John and Annabel Kane; loving husband, Albert Baldini; and siblings, Bob, Raymond, Janet and Helen. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Bob, Rick and John; daughters-in law, Boots and Kim; grandchildren, Ryan, Rory and Madison and their spouses/significant others Lindsey and Nicole; great grandchildren, Gracie and Deacon, and her extended loving family and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Tootie will be held at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Holmes Beach on Friday, April 28 at 11 a.m., followed by a toast with family and friends at the Freckled Fin Irish Pub at 5337 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Memorials can be made to the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, in lieu of flowers.

Paddlers take silver, bronze

AMI Paddlers from Paradise competed in the Inverness Dragon Boat Festival on April 1. The team brought home a silver medal in the senior mixed division while coming short of first place by .16 of a second. The women's senior team earned a bronze medal. Both teams achieved record fastest times for AMI Paddlers from Paradise. For information about joining, call coach Melinda Bradway at 941-462-2626 or email mrbradway@gmail.com.