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Richard Sabato Obituary

Richard Albert Sabato

1932-2014 PITTSFIELD Richard Albert Sabato, 81, of 84 Bryant St. Pittsfield, Ma. Died Friday January 17,2014 at Berkshire Medical Center. Born on March 10, 1932 in Pittsfield a son of the late Albert and Lucy Datre Sabato. He attended schools in Pittsfield and was a 1950 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He was a US Navy Korean War Veteran and had served aboard the USS Charles R. Ware. Mr. Sabato was employed by the General Electric Company for 40 years retiring as a cost analyst. He also for ten years was the owner and operator of Sabato's Liquors & Brooklyn Deli on South Street in Pittsfield. He was a former communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and now a communicant of Saint Mark's Church. He was a excellent marksman and enjoyed Candle Pin Bowling, Crossword puzzles on the computer and reading. He was a member of the American Legion of Dalton, a member of the GE Quarter Century and Pensioners Club and a member of The Tin Can Sailors. He is survived by his wife the former Joanne Conant whom he married July 4, 1953 at the former Notre Dame Church. A daughter, Janet Marie Kent and her husband Robert of Pittsfield. Three sons, Michael A. Sabato and his wife Robin of Pittsfield, John W. Sabato and his wife Kelly Blanpied of Los Angeles, California and Peter R. Sabato and his wife Laura of Naperville, Illinois. Eight Grandchildren, Vanessa Buffoni, Michael Sabato, Booker Harrap, Adam Kent, Austen Kent, Jillian Kent, Gabriella Sabato and Matteo Sabato. Six Great Grandchildren, Raymond, Haiden, Ariana, Aiyana, Landon and Riley. He was predeceased by two granddaughters, Nicole Sabato and Audra Lea Kent, and by five brothers, Frank, William, Edward, Charles and Arthur Sabato, and by a sister, Elmira Barzottini. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 8:45 a.m. from the DERY FUNERAL HOME, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Mark's Church, celebrated by the Rev. John A. Salatino, pastor. Entombment will follow at Saint Michael the Archangel Mausoleum at Saint Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours at Dery Funeral Home will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation or to St. Mark's Church both in care of the funeral home.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 21, 2014.
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He will be in the light.

sherry king surprenant

February 1, 2014

My thoughts are going your way as i remember the (very) old times growing up next door on Bryant St. When I saw his picture the memories came back!! So sorry for your loss

Tina (Pupo) Martin

January 27, 2014

Joanne & the Sabato family
We were so sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
I have indirectly known him for 60 years & will remember him for the rest of my life.
Whenever reminiscing & telling stories about Navy life aboard the C.R.Ware
his name would inevitably come up. He will be missed. God Bless.
Ron & Margaret Galunas
Bahama NC

January 24, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May your memories be a source of comfort.


CR Ware shipmate Richard & Jean Slomba.

January 24, 2014

Mrs.Sabato.Peter,and family,
I live in Florida during the winter months and just read about your husband/Dad's passing. My condolences extend to all of you. I hope that life, although never the same,will be easier for all of you with the passage of time.

David Fiedler

January 23, 2014

Peter,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Your Trigon family ~

Love Margot

Margot Fowler

January 22, 2014

My Condolences To The Sabato Family
I Grew Up With You Guy's And I Am Honored To Have Spent Time With Richard He Will Always Be In My Thoughts And Prayers God Bless You At This Hard Time In Your Life He Will Be Truly Missed. Daniel, Debra, Daniel Joseph Pizzuto

Daniel Pizzuto

January 22, 2014

Peter, Michael and family. We are sorry for your loss. I worked with Dick at GE and visited him after at the store. What a great guy.

Joe & MaryLou Trzcinka

January 22, 2014

To the Sabato family, We have so many fond memories of your wonderful family at Stearns and Crosby Schools.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Love from Eileen Martin and Barbara Finn

Eileen Martin

January 21, 2014

To John and Family,
We're so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We're glad we got to meet your Dad and Mom in Los Angeles. Our thoughts are with you as you gather to remember your Dad.
With Love,
Nina Padovano and Dan Morski

January 21, 2014

To the Sabato Family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Janet, your Dad is now in a better place with Our Heavenly Father. He will always be with you in your heart. May the peace of God be with you and your family in this time of such sorrow. God Bless you and your Family.

Kathy Gingras Torres

January 21, 2014

Peter, Michael and family. I am saddened to hear of your loss and will remember your Dad fondly. I still to this day roll my shirt cuffs inward the way he showed me. I think of him often and smile. God Bless you all.
Jeff King

January 21, 2014

Very sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.

The Isenhart Family

January 21, 2014

Jan, Bob and Family,

I'm so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a strong man who fought his illness with great courage; no doubt due to the support from his loving family. May your heavy hearts soon be lifted and filled with fond memories of your Dad (and Bumpa).

Love,
Doreen

Doreen Tornicelli

January 21, 2014

Janet-Jean and I send our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Marty Plankey

January 21, 2014

Sabato Family and friends. Sending thought and prayers your way in hope that they bring some comfort during this sad time. Growing up in West Pittsfield, everyone knew everyone and I remember the Sabato Family. When I was remodeling a house I bought off South Street I went to the Deli everyday for two months and after the first couple times of going Dick and Mrs. Sabato knew my menu. We would talk of younger days when all of us kids would hang out at the park or Stearns. I have many fond memories of the simple days. Dick is Walking in the Sunlight of the Spirit. Rest in Peace Dick, Rest in Peace.

Nancy Colvin

January 21, 2014

I was deeply saddened to read of Richards passing today. My deepest condolences to Joan and family. For every beginning, there has to be an ending.

Philip Winnard

January 21, 2014

Dear Joanne,
Sorry to read that Dick has left us. We have so many great memories of our evenings at the class reunions. I will definitely miss his emails.
RIP Dick!
Bev & Bernie

Bev Bassett

January 21, 2014

Joan and family, so sorry to read of Dicks passing. I have warm memories of our west little league days.My thoughts & prayers go out to you. Charlie & Linda Messana Ellenton Fla.

January 21, 2014

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