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Joseph Patrick Sassano, Jr.
March 20, 1932 ~ September 19, 2017 (age 85) 85 Years Old Leave a Condolence
Message from Raphael M Roche
January 27, 2019 4:19 PM
I'm deeply saddened to hear of Coach Sassano. My sincere condolences to his entire family.
I met him at Weber High School, and only wish I knew him better
I am sure God blessed when he arrived for his next assignment.
Rest in peace Coach.
I met him at Weber High School, and only wish I knew him better
I am sure God blessed when he arrived for his next assignment.
Rest in peace Coach.
A candle was lit by Mary Stepney
on September 25, 2017 10:57 AM
Message from Cindy and Curt Sochocki - New Carlisle IN.
September 25, 2017 6:48 AM
Maureen, Joe, and Family,
So sorry to hear to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear to hear about your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Message from Randy Dudeck
September 24, 2017 8:20 PM
To the Sassano Family,
My condolences to you all. Your Dad never seemed to forget any names which I thought was unbelievable. He would always say hi to me and asked how I was doing. That is something that I will remember forever.
God Bless you all.
Randy Dudeck.
My condolences to you all. Your Dad never seemed to forget any names which I thought was unbelievable. He would always say hi to me and asked how I was doing. That is something that I will remember forever.
God Bless you all.
Randy Dudeck.
Message from Jon Thompson
September 24, 2017 7:22 PM
As the announcer for the Notre Dame Marching Band, I was often in the P.A. booth with Joe on game days. I was always impressed with his professionalism and, as a spotter, his quick figuring and accuracy with the numbers.
He always had a cheery "hello" for me through the years. My condolences in the loss of a fine man......now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Jon Thompson ("JT").....WSBT Radio...............
He always had a cheery "hello" for me through the years. My condolences in the loss of a fine man......now and in the days ahead.
Sincerely, Jon Thompson ("JT").....WSBT Radio...............
Message from Pat, Jodi and Brittany Wilson
September 24, 2017 6:50 PM
Very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
Message from Bob & Susan Sondag Hastings Ne
September 24, 2017 4:05 PM
It was an honor and privilege to to know Joe through our mutual friends Pat & Jim. . Our deepest sympathy to Carol and family .
Bob & Susan Sondag
Bob & Susan Sondag
Message from Kal and Bonnie Waxman
September 24, 2017 2:15 PM
Joe and the entire Sassano Family,
Our sincere condolences to you at this most difficult time. I was fortunate to meet your father when we took the Penn High School graduation ceremonies to the ACC. May you find great comfort in the fond memories of the time that you got to spend with him.
Kal and Bonnie Waxman
Our sincere condolences to you at this most difficult time. I was fortunate to meet your father when we took the Penn High School graduation ceremonies to the ACC. May you find great comfort in the fond memories of the time that you got to spend with him.
Kal and Bonnie Waxman
Message from Karen, John and Mike Karason
September 23, 2017 10:16 PM
To all of Joe's Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time - may your memories of this amazing man comfort you in the days to come. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Message from Dave Rupright
September 23, 2017 10:38 AM
I was NOT a football player but Coach Joe's teams made all of us proud to be Weber Men! Beyond that, he was loved by his players and coligues which is a testimant to him as a man!.
I know this is a difficult time but I'm sure Coach Joe is smiling down on all of us. My wife Naomi and I will remember Coach Joe and his family in our prayers.
I know this is a difficult time but I'm sure Coach Joe is smiling down on all of us. My wife Naomi and I will remember Coach Joe and his family in our prayers.
A candle was lit by Scott Birmingham
on September 23, 2017 6:08 AM
Message from Wes Doi
September 22, 2017 9:06 AM
Joe and family,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a special man, and I am lucky to have known him. I know it is always difficult to lose a parent, but you must remember what a great life he had. Our thoughts are with you.
Wes and Cindy
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. He was a special man, and I am lucky to have known him. I know it is always difficult to lose a parent, but you must remember what a great life he had. Our thoughts are with you.
Wes and Cindy
Message from Len Janik
September 22, 2017 8:38 AM
As a former player for the Red Horde you were an inspiration to me on my future life. As a young man I realized you taught and coached with honesty and dignity. You showed a great example to the men you touched. I followed in your footsteps as a teacher and Head Football coach. Mainly because of the example you set. I'm deeply saddened by your passing. I extend my sincerest condolences to the Sassano family. Rest in piece coach. Len Janik
Message from Fr. Paul Colling
September 22, 2017 7:31 AM
Dear Carol and Family,
Please know my condolences. I will be keeping you all in prayer. We lost a great man! I will celebrate mass in his honor.
Please know my condolences. I will be keeping you all in prayer. We lost a great man! I will celebrate mass in his honor.
A candle was lit by Fr. Paul Colling
on September 22, 2017 7:27 AM
A candle was lit by Joan and Chris Sulzbach
on September 21, 2017 10:32 PM
Message from francis fabianski
September 21, 2017 7:10 PM
Coach Joe taught us to be compassionate men. He was a vital mentor in my youth and a fond memory in my manhood. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to say hello at our 50th class reunion in 2016. Frank Fabianski, Class of "66.
A candle was lit by Joe Roman, Class of '70
on September 21, 2017 6:17 PM
Message from Gene Majewski, Class of '65 Weber High School
September 21, 2017 4:26 PM
My deepest sympathies to Joe's family and friends. "The coach" coached me in Junior year in track. We won City Championships in my Freshmen and Senior years of High School which are wonderful memories that I still hold dear. I am grateful for his life as I experienced it in high school.
Message from Eddie White
September 21, 2017 4:18 PM
Joe was great to work with during my years at Notre Dame...and then again when he joined Bob Best's Pre-Game Show team and worked many Super Bowls with us. Always a TEAM player! A Great Guy! RIP Joe! God Bless!
Message from Joseph C. Ptasinski, M.D.
September 21, 2017 2:34 PM
On behalf of the Weber High Alumni, Inc. I wish to send our deepest sympathies to our beloved Coach's family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. On a personal note, it was always a pleasure to see Coach Sassano at our Weber Alumni events. He will be missed. God bless you all.
Joseph C. Ptasinski, M.D./President Weber High Alumni, Inc
Joseph C. Ptasinski, M.D./President Weber High Alumni, Inc
Message from Jan McCormack
September 21, 2017 2:20 PM
Dear Joe and family, So sorry to read of the passing of your father. He was such a nice man,, did not know him well but introduced myself to him at the Joyce Center as he went up and down those stairs so many times.. He stopped and talked with us and I told him to remind you of those oatmeal no-bake cookies you make. He just laughed. It is so hard to lose a parent but we were lucky to have them as long as the Good Lord allowed us. My sympathies to you and your family.............Jan McCormack (PHS office)
Message from VITO RACANELLI
September 21, 2017 1:51 PM
My deepest sympathy to the Sassano family. May he rest in peace as Our Lady walks him into heaven.
Message from Jim and Peggy Roederer
September 21, 2017 1:48 PM
Dear Sassano Family,
We send you our deepest condolence. Your father had so much energy and charisma! May your faith encourage you as look forward to a joyful reunion one day. May your memories comfort you!
Jim and Peggy Roederer
We send you our deepest condolence. Your father had so much energy and charisma! May your faith encourage you as look forward to a joyful reunion one day. May your memories comfort you!
Jim and Peggy Roederer
Message from Scott Birmingham
September 21, 2017 1:45 PM
I was blessed to meet Coach Sassano. The accomplishments he made for Archbishop Weber High school and The Chicago Catholic League were tremendous. He was a great man and he was and always be a true leader, gentleman, and family man. may God bless him and his family.
Message from Fr. Gene Szarek, C.R., Provincial Superior
September 21, 2017 1:39 PM
Dear Members of Joe Sassano's Family,
The Resurrectionist Fathers and Brothers who founded and sponsored Archbishop High School, where Coach Joe accomplished magnificent deeds, send you our deepest condolences on his passing into eternal Light. May choirs of angels welcome him into paradise.
The Resurrectionist Fathers and Brothers who founded and sponsored Archbishop High School, where Coach Joe accomplished magnificent deeds, send you our deepest condolences on his passing into eternal Light. May choirs of angels welcome him into paradise.
A candle was lit by Lancie Marvin
on September 21, 2017 1:20 PM
Message from Ed Dykla
September 21, 2017 11:49 AM
My deepest sympathy on the passing of Joe.
I had the opportunity to be a fellow teacher with him at Weber High.
May he rest peacefully in the generous hands of Jesus in paradise.
He and you are in our ptayers at this sad time in your lives.
Ed & Loretta. Dykla
President emeritus
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Barrington, ill
I had the opportunity to be a fellow teacher with him at Weber High.
May he rest peacefully in the generous hands of Jesus in paradise.
He and you are in our ptayers at this sad time in your lives.
Ed & Loretta. Dykla
President emeritus
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America
Barrington, ill
Message from Mike Collins
September 21, 2017 10:44 AM
So many memories. Close to 30 years working together in the Notre Dame PA booth.
And it was Joe who set up one of my greatest memories. The night I met Bruce Springsteen.
Forever appreciative of all he did for me.
And it was Joe who set up one of my greatest memories. The night I met Bruce Springsteen.
Forever appreciative of all he did for me.
A candle was lit by A Fellow Veteran
on September 21, 2017 8:29 AM
Message from Gary Hegland
September 20, 2017 11:01 PM
Prayers to Joe and his family. He was a wonderful guy. I will always be thankful for his kindness to me and my Mom. I will definitely miss seeing him around the arena.
A candle was lit by Nicci Gibson and family
on September 20, 2017 10:24 PM
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sassano family. May God bless your family. He was an amazing man, father, and grandfather
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sassano family. May God bless your family. He was an amazing man, father, and grandfather
A candle was lit by Nicci Gibson and Family
on September 20, 2017 10:20 PM
Message from Wally Jaszkowski, Weber High Class of 62
September 20, 2017 9:11 PM
To the family of Coach Sassano. I want you to know that Coach Joe had a very positive impact on my life. It was an honor to be a member of the 1961 Weber High City Champs. He was a true leader of us all. The lessons learned have stayed with me my entire life. May he rest in peace.
Message from MERCI G.
September 20, 2017 8:30 PM
Corinne-I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Grandfather. May your memories comfort your heart.
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