John was born on June 9, 1939 to Mary and Paul Sassano of the Bronx, NY. John graduated from Dewitt-Clinton High School in 1957 and New York City Community College as a Dental Laboratory Technician in 1959. John served in the United States Army first as active duty, then as reserves. He started his career as a Dental Technician working in the Dental Laboratory at Columbia University and later becoming an Educator in their Dental Laboratory. He married his wife, Gloria Bucciantini, on September 9, 1961. John and Gloria had three children and raised their family in Stony Point, NY. John and Gloria started their own orthodontic laboratory, Suburban Orthodontic Laboratory, which they successfully operated for many years until their retirement to Barnegat, NJ. John loved being outdoors. He loved being by the water and on the water in his boat fishing. He enjoyed listening to all types of music and socializing with neighbors and everyone at the local diner. His greatest pride were his grandchildren, which he loved to boast about.
John was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Paul Sassano, his wife, Gloria, and his sister and brother-in-law, Paula and Lawrence DePaolis. He is survived by his children, Laura (Richard) Morrissey of Washingtonville NY, Jeannine Pellitteri of Stony Point NY and Paul (Melissa) Sassano of Carrollton TX. His grandchildren William (Melissa Liik) Morrissey, Steven Morrissey, Brianna Pellitteri, Miranda Pellitteri, Bryan (Elizabeth) Sassano, Nicholas Sassano and Melanie Sassano. John is also survived by long-time companion, Marybeth Marquard of Pt. Pleasant, NJ. Several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on January 3rd from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (Please adhere to all NYS DOH Social Distancing Guidelines) at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on January 4th at St Mary’s Church on Goshen Ave in Washingtonville, NY.
Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla NY. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association www.ALZ.org
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