Vincent L. Sassano

Beloved Father, Grandfather, and Faithful Servant With profound sadness and abiding faith in the promise of eternal life, we announce the passing of Vincent Louis Sassano, who departed this world peacefully on Friday, September 19th, surrounded by his loving family. Guided by his Catholic faith throughout his life, Vincent now finds everlasting rest, joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Nancy, in heaven. Born in 1936 as Louis Vincent Sassano, he later chose to reverse his names and became known simply as Vince. He and Nancy were both graduates of Bloom Township High School, though their love story began later at Thornton Community College. Shortly after marrying in 1959, Vince was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving honorably at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and discharged as a corporal. Following his military service, Vince explored various career paths before discovering his passion for finance. He began at Liberty Savings and Loan and later became a loan officer at First National Bank of Highland Park, where he spent the majority of his professional life. In pursuit of opportunity and community, he relocated his growing family from Chicago Heights to Highland Park-transforming the south-siders into proud north-south-siders. Vince's passions were many: golf, bowling, and above all, pasta-a tribute to his Polish-Italian heritage. But nothing surpassed his devotion to family and faith. Vincent is lovingly remembered by his sister, Darlene Molyneaux, and her husband Bert. He leaves behind his children: - Stephanie Toral and her husband Mark - Vincent Sassano - Philip Sassano and his wife Julie - Christopher Sassano and his wife Caroline - Daniel Sassano and his wife Nicole He was a proud grandfather to Marcus, Keller, and Caroline Toral; Griffin and Payton Sassano; Luke, Mia, and Zoe Sassano; and Cameron and Carter Sassano. Time spent with his grandchildren brought him immeasurable joy. Funeral Services A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4th, at 10AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 770 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring Vincent's life and legacy, united in prayer and remembrance. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 1920 Buckley Rd., Libertyville, IL. All are welcome to gather afterward for a luncheon celebrating Vincent's remarkable life, sharing stories, memories, and gratitude for the time spent with him from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Coppolillo's, 160 East Cook Ave., Libertyville, IL In Lieu of Flowers Donations may be made to: - The American Heart Association - The American Cancer Society Vincent's kindness, wisdom, and devotion to those he loved will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew him. May perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace.