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Joseph Sansone Obituary
Born January 9, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph S. Sansone and Josephine C. Sansone, Joe was reared in Syracuse, NY and after attending Georgetown University, he graduated from Le Moyne College in 1953 and entered the United States Navy's Officer Candidate School.
He married Ann Leonardi on February 6, 1954 and they had just celebrated 66 years of marriage.
He was preceded in death by his sister Anna; and by his parents Joseph and Josephine.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ann of Fredericksburg, VA; his five children; daughter Deborah Schlismann and husband, Duane, of Fuquay-Varina, NC; son Joseph S. Sansone III and wife, Jennifer, of Madison, VA; son Steven J. Sansone and wife, Marcia, of Mechanicsville, VA; daughter JoAnn Clifton and husband, Berry, of Kernersville, NC; and son Christopher J. Sansone and wife, Lizz, of Sugar Land, TX.
He is survived by his sister JoAnn Williams and husband Mark, of Syracuse, NY; and his sister Stephanie Lloyd and husband, Randy, of Fredericksburg, VA.
He also is survived by nine grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He was devoted to his wife, his extended family and his faith, as a lifelong member of the Roman Catholic Church.
Admiral Sansone served as a leader in the fields of Navy acquisition, contracts, procurement and business management for more than 20 years of his 32-year career in the United States Navy. For the last seven years of his Naval career, he was the Deputy Chief of Naval Materiel for Contracts and Business Management.
He was a recipient of the Le Moyne College Distinguished Alumni Award in 2003.
Services are under the direction of Covenant Funeral Home in Fredericksburg, VA and private services will be held at a later date.
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Don Hempson
April 21, 2020
Dear Ann -- Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your entire family.
We just learned of Admiral Sansone's passing -- a very sad day.
Grateful for his generous mentoring and engaging friendship, and for the impact his example had during and following our Navy career, he was a good man who will live on in our family's memory and prayers. God Bless. Sandi & Don Hempson
William Pollock
April 21, 2020
Rest in Peace, Admiral.
Bill and Gisela Pollock
CAPT Thomas Forrest, USN
April 16, 2020
I apologize for my tardiness reaching out to pass on my condolences. I am sure you are proud of RADM Sansone's service to his country and family, and I know he is resting in peace.
I am curious, did he know my father, RADM James Forrest, SC, USN (Ret)? He retired in 1976 and served in many similar fields, and passed away in 2017. I am also a retired Navy Surface Warfare officer.
March 31, 2020
As a very young naval officer, RADM Sansone was a guiding influence and a wonderful example of strong, servant leadership. He was a North Star that always pointed in the right direction (and, I was honored when he and his wife attended our wedding on 1984!) My sincere condolences.
Jim Martin
CAPT, SC (ret)
March 27, 2020
Dearest family,
My deepest condolences to you all on the passing of Cousin Joe.
May His Soul Rest In Peace. I will include him in my daily prayers and say many Divine Mercy chaplets for him.
May Jesus, Mary and Joseph comfort you in your sorrows and loss.
With great love and affection,
Maria O'Keefe Rowse
March 26, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to the Sansone family for your loss! May Joe rest in peace!
Lyman Pevey
N. S.
March 25, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Joseph Sansone Jr. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Michael Sullivan
March 25, 2020
As a mentor and my friend, Joe Sansone will always hold a special place in my heart. To the Sansone family, may you all share the comfort and peace that you so richly deserve in this difficult time. It is a tribute to you and to this great country that we produce such men as Joe.
Michael Sullivan
Rear Admiral, SC, USN(ret)
Frank Doll
March 25, 2020
Joe and family- I am so sorry for your loss.
Ed Straw
March 25, 2020
Rest in Peace my friend. RADM Joe Sansone was an outstanding supply officer and friend. I will never forget the personal support and mentoring he gave me when I was a young commander. My heartfelt condolences to Ann and children. Vice Admiral Ed Straw, SC, USN (ret)
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