Frederick John Sasso
September 12, 1940 - September 01, 2014
Obituary
SASSO, FREDERICK J. “FRED”, “RICK”
MADISON- Frederick J. Sasso, age 73, passed away on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, at Agrace Hospice Care due to lung cancer. He was born Sept. 12, 1940. His parents were Clara (Hauser) and Salvator Sasso.
Fred graduated from Central High School and joined the U.S. Navy. Following that he worked for Badger Ordinance until it closed. Fred later retired from the State of Wisconsin. In 1966, he married Julie Schanke (deceased) and later married Margaret Hewitt in 1982 (deceased). Fred loved to hunt, fish, play golf and watch the Badgers and especially the Packers. He also loved garage saling, black Friday sales and playing cards. Fred especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, particularly baseball and football. Fred is survived by his son, Tony of Fargo, N.D.; his stepsons, Larry (Kerri) Hewitt, Gregg (Shelly) Hewitt and Jamy (Jodi) Hewitt; his grandchildren Michael, Abby (Jason) Henry and Cody Hewitt, Tim, Brittany and Griffen Hewitt, Jake, Jonah, Josi, Julia, and Jennifer Hewitt; four great-grandchildren, Ryland, Aiden, Taryn and Kenlee; his brother, Steve (Sherie) Sasso; sisters, Sue (Ted) Berkan and Marge (Rick) Ramer; and many nieces and nephews. Fred is further survived by a special friend, Patti Hankins; her daughter, Jennifer; and her granddaughter, Jasmine. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives, Julie and Margaret; and brother, Frank (Peggy) Sasso of Warner Robins, Ga. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. Burial will be held at HIGHLAND MEMORY GARDENS, 3054 County Road Bb,Madison, at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014. The family wishes to thank the staff at Agrace HospiceCare for their wonderful care during Fred’s last days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Wed Sep 3, 2014 @ 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Sep 3, 2014 @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Graveside
Thu Sep 4, 2014 @ 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Highland Memory Gardens • 3054 County Road Bb, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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Mike Caliva
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You are free of your pain at last. May your family always remember the good times.
Rest in Peace.
Mike Caliva
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Dennis Becker
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Fred and I shared the same day birthday September 12th. I worked with Fred at Hydrite Chemical Company former North Central Chemical Cottage Grove. Fred was our Madison Driver. I enjoyed playing cribbage at break time with Fred. I am sorry for his passing.
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Peggy Sasso
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Thank you, Fred, for being a wonderful, loving brother-in-law. You will be missed tremendously by your Georgia Sasso. I have many fond memories of Fred; specifically the 4th of July red, white and blue outfit he wore each year and the first time he and Steve came to visit Frank and I. Frank was TDY for the first day or two of their visit so there I was with "the brothers". I had no clue what to expect, but they were super and I loved them immediately (half-done baked potatoes and all). I know that Fred, Frank, Aunt Mary and Ma are enjoying each other right now; catching up and playing 4 hand pinochle. When I think of Fred, all I can do is smile. That's what I'll take with me...a smile at the memory of Fred.
With Love and Peace
Peggy
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Peggy Sasso
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My sincere sympathies to the Sasso family. Thank you for making my daughter, Peggy, part of your lovely family. My prayers are with you all at this time. Love, Dolly
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Peggy Sasso
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Thank you, Fred, for accepting me as part of your family. I shall miss you greatly. Your quick wit and gentle smile. I am a better person having known you. I mourn with our family of your passing. I know one thing; that is, Fred, Frank, Ma and Aunt Mary are very busy catching up and playing cards right about now. What a joyous day in Heaven!! I know you will walk with us always, Fred. My love and peace are yours. Peggy
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Dolly Brandt
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My sincere sympathies to the Sasso family. Thank you all for making my daughter, Peggy, part of your lovely family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love, Dolly