Paul F. Sassano, of Warwick, passed away on February 1, 2012 at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Warwick. He was 83 years old.
Born on July 17, 1928 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Mary
(La Rocca) Sassano.
He was married to the late Margaret (Keavney) Sassano (2004).
Mr. Sassano served with the US Army during the Korean War. He was a Warehouseman with Chester Cable, Chester, NY, a school bus driver with the Warwick Valley Schools for many years, and a member of St. Stephens RC Church, Warwick. Paul was an avid sports fan and a model train enthusiast.
He is survived by his daughter, Laura Sassano and her companion John Destry of Warwick; two sons: Paul D. Sassano of Pine Island and Robert Sassano of Afton; two grandchildren: Emily Sassano and Joshua Labazzetta.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 6, 2012, from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 17 Oakland Avenue, Warwick. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday at St. Stephens RC Church, followed by interment in St. Stephens Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Boys & Girls Club of America of Sidney, New York, 21 Liberty St., Sidney, NY 13838.