Carl A. SACCO

SACCO, Carl A. Age 94, of Reading, MA, formerly of Medford, MA, passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by loved ones, on October 27.

Carl was born on February 6, 1929 to Carlo and Nellie Sacco. After graduating from Medford High School, Carl enlisted in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1948. He received the World War II Victory Medal and studied in the Medical Field Service division. He became a firefighter for the City of Medford in 1951 and remained on the force serving as a lieutenant until his retirement in 1987.

In 1949, he married Ann Hardy, his high school sweetheart and love of his life. Together, they raised six children, Carl M. Sacco predeceased his father, Steven Sacco of Scarborough, Maine, Bonnie Sacco predeceased her father, Nancy Sacco and her partner, James Tams of Lynnfield, Jayne Sacco and husband, John Buckner of Gloucester and John Sacco and his spouse Tina Grasso of Beverly. Carl was grandfather to Carl, Jr., Matthew, Jessica, Helaina, Peter, Sean and Edward; and great-grandfather to Isabella. He was also a proud uncle to nieces and his nephew.

Carl was a positive force of nature and a provider for his family. His family meant more to him than anything else in the world. His generosity of spirit and grateful heart prevailed in the face of the tragedy of losing two children and his beloved wife. He was invincible. Despite managing several serious illnesses, he lived deliberately, with joy and celebrated every family gathering. Carl possessed innate wisdom and people were inexplicably drawn to him. He was known and loved by everyone in his community.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, MA, on Thursday, November 2, from 4 to 7pm. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi, 441 Fellsway West, Medford, MA on Friday, November 3, at 10:00am.

In lieu of flowers, in Carl's honor, please enjoy a really good pizza or tiramisu with someone you love, fly a kite, dance or sing a song and/or consider a gift in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, New England Center and Home for Veterans, Boston.MA, an animal shelter of your choice or perform a random act of kindness.

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