Jean D. Sasso

Jean Sasso Obituary

In Winthrop, formerly of Revere Dec. 10 at 77 years. Dear daughter of the late Peter & Sophie (DeMatteis) Sasso. Cherished sister of Lucy Savastano & her husband Edmund of Methuen, Norma G. Davis & her late husband Richard, Robert J. Sasso & his wife Lea, Retired Revere Police Chief Edward A. Sasso & his wife Merrilee & Elaine M. Marino & her husband Charles all of Revere & the late Thelma P. Mainzi. Also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews. Family & friends are invited to attend the Funeral from the Vertuccio Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte. 107) REVERE on Thurs. Dec. 14 at 9 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Revere at 10 a.m. Visiting hours are Wed. only 4-8 p.m. Parking available in the lot left of the funeral home. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Leanne's Dream Foundation, c/o East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, 10 Gove St., East Boston, MA 02128.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Jean Sasso

8 Entries

Joan Manzi

December 13, 2006

Dear Aunties, Uncles, & Cousins,

I am so sorry that I and my children cannot be with you for Auntie Jean's services. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. This has certainly been a sorrrowful year for this family, yet somehow we have emerged stronger and closer than ever.

I will always remember Auntie Jean as an independent woman who worked tirelessly, never complaining about her health, even when she was in pain. She was a frequent Sunday dinner guest at my parents' and always brought the Italian cookies for dessert.

I remember fondly the trips into Boston with her and my cousins. She would take us to the Ice Capades at Boston Garden, to the top of the then-highest building in Boston, the Prudential, and of course, to Red Sox games. I remember the fabulous trip to Walt Disney World and the Contemporary Resort in 1973 and my first airplane ride. Auntie Jean provided so many wonderful experiences to me. She was an example of a strong, savvy, hardworking, independent woman, not afraid to give her opinion, who always had her family's best interests at heart. She will be missed by all of us.

Peter Manzi

December 13, 2006

To my aunts, uncles and cousins, I am very sorry to hear about Auntie’s passing and regret I cannot attend the services for her. Auntie Jean was a great aunt and godmother- she gave my family our first stereo and a Beatles and Rolling Stones record in 1965- how hip and cool was that! In the past few years we saw more of each other during my visits to Boston to see my mom, eating home cooked Italian food at Auntie Norma’s, or at the Winthrop Arms. Auntie Jean was very understanding, encouraging and supportive of me during my mom’s illness and passing. I was amazed at her strong will, spirit, and work ethic, and at how she stoically managed her health challenges so precisely, consistently and without really ever complaining about them. When I visited in August, she had me assemble a small pedaling machine for her to use while she watched TV, to keep her knees from stiffening up.

As my Cousin Elaine’s daughter Lauren has poignantly said in her postings at Leanne’s Dream Foundation web site, this has been a horrific year for the family. This Christmas, there will be three fewer members around to celebrate the holidays. Maybe they are celebrating Christmas with other family members they have joined. But we manage to support and love each other during our grief and sadness. After my mom’s funeral and lunch at Maggio’s, we had a nice visit with Auntie Elaine and Uncle Eddie, at where else, Auntie Norma’s, discussing the history of the Sassos, and my sister, brother and I learned new things about them and my mother, too. One bright beacon in all of this sorrow is Leanne’s Dream Foundation, a wonderful and life affirming organization. Over twenty friends and family members made a donation to the Foundation in honor of my mother, Thelma, and I am grateful to all of those who did. I hope to visit Revere soon after Christmas, and look forward to seeing my aunts, uncles, cousins and their kids.

marion sloan

December 13, 2006

To the Sasso Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Jean. We worked with her in Real Estate for over 20 years. She was a wonderful friend to us and we will miss her.

Stanley Lastoff and Marion Sloan

Philip Dardeno

December 13, 2006

I worked with Jean every day. I miss her. My sincere condolences to her family.

Phil Dardeno

RDH

December 13, 2006

We will miss my aunt Jean but we will always remember all of the extra things she did for us (her nieces and nephews), all of the time she spent with us, her strength of character and her fearlessness.

Our aunt was the living example of what it means to be a strong, independent and successful women. She lived her life according to her own terms and was unwavering on her path in life. She lived it as fully as any person could.

She proved, through her relationship with her nieces and nephews, that you could be a successful women of the world and still find time to do great things for your family.

We will miss her but we know her lessons of strength, determination and self respect will live on through her nieces and grandnieces.

Debbie Farrell

December 13, 2006

My Deepest sympathy to the whole Sasso family for their loss. I have done Jean's hair for many years and will miss our Thursday morning time we had together. Sadly missed by me and the salon.

Patricia & Richard Voto

December 12, 2006

To The Sasso Family,
Don’t think of Jean as gone away –
her journey’s just begun;
life holds so many facets –
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
Think how Jean must be wishing
that we could know, today,
how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched…
for nothing loved is ever lost –
and she was loved so much.
Our most heartfelt condolences...God Bless You all