John Thomas Joseph Sasso, “Johnny”, born April 30, 1942 at home on 158th St., the Bronx, New York, passed away on January 2nd, 2025, at 82 years old. He was the loving and devoted husband to Alessandra “Sandy” Perugini Sasso and loving and devoted father to their three sons, John, Vincent (wife Bernadette), and Michael (wife Alicia) and the adored Grandpa of five grandchildren, Miabella 15 yrs, Christopher Bingnear 25 yrs, Michael, Jr. 11 yrs., Julian 10 yrs., and Anya 7 yrs. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Gertrude Sasso and 3 brothers, Philip, Thomas and Joseph. He has two surviving sisters, Dolores Sasso Bellomo and Elena Sasso.
John went to Rice High School in the Bronx, NY. He met his wife “Sandy” on a blind date through her friend Lorraine who had married his brother Phil a year before. John and Sandy married November 9, 1968, 56 years ago, at St. Raymond’s Catholic Church in the Bronx. Their two older sons, John, 52, and Vincent, 49, were born in the Bronx, NY. Their youngest son, Michael, 46, was born after their move to Pennsylvania in 1976.
Johnny started working as a teen in construction with his father on skyscrapers in New York City, including the Empire State Bldg. and the original World Trade Center. When we moved to Pennsylvania, he worked for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), starting as a bus driver and moving up to Transportation Supervisor. He retired after 28 years with SEPTA. In retirement he drove a school bus for the North Penn School District for 10 years. He had a strong work ethic and was devoted to supporting his family.
At family weddings or other events, he would make us all laugh, sing and dance to his favorite song “Shout.”
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Mr. Sasso’s Viewing, on Thursday Evening, January 9, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Simcox-McIlvaine Funeral Home, 532 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446. There will be a second Viewing, on Friday Morning, January 10, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 10:20 AM at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446, which will be followed by Mr. Sasso’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Mass will be Officiated by Fr. Sean English (Pastor).
Interment will be in Historic Doylestown Cemetery, 215 E. Court St, Doylestown, PA. 18901.
In lieu of flowers donations in Mr. Sasso’s name can be made to a charity of your choice.
we will always have the great memories to look back on
Hard to process this… but having his sons as the best of friends I couldn’t imagine the emotions they’re going through as well as their mother, Mrs. Sasso. It was always a pleasure seeing Mr. Sasso and he always first to offer his hand to let me know I was welcomed. He lived an amazing life with an amazing family, and I will miss him… My deepest sympathies are extended to his large and extended family. <3