With broken hearts, we announce our beloved son, Theo, passed Sunday, November 8th at just eight months old. He waited until it was just mom and dad in the room when he decided his fight was over.
Beloved son of Abigail Saito and Jonathon Denny; cherished grandson of Cristin Mertens, Matthew Saito, and Jennifer and Scott Denny; dear great grandson of Glennon and Rosanne Mertens, Dennis and Mary Saito, and the late Sandra and Joseph Wontor; dear great-great grandson of Laverne Mertens and Patricia Enright; dear nephew of Isabella Saito, Auggie Smith, Eloise Smith, Christopher Denny, Nicholas Denny, and Godparents Katelyn and Marco Nardulli; our dear great nephew, great-great nephew, and cousin.
Although Theo’s time with us was far too short, his life was filled with more love than words could ever express. From the moment he entered this world, he brought a light into our lives that will never fade. He was a fighter, showing more strength and resilience in his eight months than most could ever imagine.
Theo spent all his life in the NICU, where he faced challenges that no child should ever have to endure. Through every difficult day, he continued to amaze us with his strength. He taught us the true meaning of patience, courage, faith, and love.
He will forever be remembered as our precious boy, our greatest blessing, and a part of us that will never be replaced. While we wish we could have had a lifetime with him, we are endlessly grateful for the time we were blessed with to call him ours.
SERVICES: Visitation will be held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd., 63123) on Friday, November 20th from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM.
We would love it if everyone could wear a splash of blue to the service. In his final passing we finally got to put a darling blue and white striped outfit on him. Needless to say blue was definitely his color.