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Nancy Marie Barna Sabo

Nancy Sabo Obituary

SABO Nancy Marie Barna Sabo, age 68, of Westport, beloved wife of S. Ronald Sabo for 47 years, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2007 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Mrs. Sabo was born in Bridgeport on March 5, 1938 to the late Andrew and Mary Fabian Barna and was a Westport resident for many years while raising her family and also had a residence in Pompano Beach, Fla. Mrs. Sabo was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend and was a good hearted social person. She enjoyed dinners with friends, spending time with her family and traveling. Her parents were the owners of the Cafe Barna of Westport, a Hungarian restaurant which featured the music of Rozika and Lazlo. Survivors, in addition to her husband, include two sons, Stephen R. Sabo Jr. (Crystal) of California and Christopher A. Sabo (Nita) of Madison; a daughter, April Taylor (Rick) of Milford; two sisters, Mary Beth Myers of Arizona and Susan Barna of Westport; two grandsons, Dylan A. and Spencer T. of Westport; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Friday, February 2, 2007 at 11 a.m. in St. Luke's Church, 49 Turkey Hill Road North, Westport. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in Mrs. Sabo's memory. The Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jan. 28, 2007.

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Mary Beth Myers-Hawn

January 23, 2025

Nancy, I miss you sooo much. Mary Beth

Mary Beth Barna Myers-Hawn

January 27, 2024

Nancy, no matter how many years have passed, you are sooo missed my dearest sister. Jack turned 94 on the 25th January with some of his children. I know that you don't know that I remarried, but you'd love Jack. Miss you so much. Mary Beth

Mary Beth Myers-Hawn

January 23, 2021

I just wrote a long remembrance of Nancy but unfortunately it just disappeared into cyberspace. Just know Nancy that I still miss you soooo much and wish you were here to continue to enjoy each others company. On July 11 this year I remarried to Jack Hawn and you would love him. He will be 91 on the day of your passing. Until we meet again, sis, love you lots. Mary Beth

January 23, 2020

It's been 13 years and I miss Nancy every day. She was the best sister. We shared so many things from our childhood to our adult years. I so hope that you and my Larry have connected. Love you lots sis, Mary Beth

Barbara Lappell

January 30, 2007

Dear Ron, April, Rick, Stephen, Crystal, Chris and Nita, I can't tell you how saddened I am at Nancy's passing. She was the most wonderful, most fun, loving friend that anyone could have. She added fun to everything we did! I send you my deepest sympathy and loving wishes for comfort. With love, Barbara

lisa torres

January 30, 2007

Nancy ,you will not be forgotten your sweetness and kindness will be cherished, a wonderful friend,wife ,and mother you will be greatly missed by all. with our deepest sympathy, love lisa & maria

Mary Beth Myers

January 29, 2007

Nancy was the glue that kept the family together. Words cannot express my feelings of deep loss for my sister. At least she had my husband Larry to greet her. She is finally out of all of her pain. May she rest in peace. Lots of love from her grieving sister Mary Beth.

Sandra (Black) Soltesz

January 28, 2007

Dear Ron and Family

I was so deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy. I extend to you my warmest, sincerest and deepest sympathy in your great loss.

Carol Calise

January 28, 2007

Chris and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief,May your memories bring you comfort..I enjoyed working with nancy at the Travel Agency in Saugatuck.

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