John E. Sasso Jr.

May 26, 1932 - February 8, 2017

James W. Shirley Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 09, 2017

John (Mex) Sasso Jr., 84, of North Huntingdon, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Excela Health Westmoreland.

He was born May 26, 1932 in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John Sasso Sr. and Helen Chuma Sasso.  John served with the US Army during the Korean War.  Prior to his retirement, he was employed by the Edgar Thompson Works in Braddock.  John enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing and trips to the casino.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Corsaro Sasso; siblings, Ralph, Joseph and Frances Sasso Dougherty.  He is survived by his sister, Genevieve Sasso Harrison of New Bern, NC; brothers, James (Susan) of Madison, Eugene (Linda) of Greensburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He will be sadly missed by all, especially his boxer, Ricky.  Friends will be received at the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon, PA on Saturday from 1-3 p.m.  A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.  Entombment will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal charity of your choice.  www.shirleyfuneralhome.com.

Originally published February 09, 2017.

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