Robert Sasso

Robert J. Sasso passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at age 91. Born in Boston to the late Peter and Sophie (DeMatties) Sasso, Robert was a life-long resident of Revere. He was the beloved husband of the late Lea (Frassica). Devoted father of Stephen Marino, David Marino and his wife Debbie, the late Robert J. Sasso Jr., Maria Sasso Schena and her husband Tony, and the late Leanne Sasso Lusso. Dear brother of Elaine Marino and her late husband Charlie and the late Edward Sasso, Lucy Savastano, Thelma Manzi, Jean Sasso, and Norma Davis. Cherished Grandfather of Robert J. III, Peter, David, Michael, Drew, Christopher, Ronnie, Joseph, and Larissa, and Great-Grandfather of namesake Robert J. IV. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

 Robert attended Revere Public Schools, and proudly served his county during the Korean War Era as a U.S. Army Machine and Vehicle Specialist. Late Proprietor and founder of Sasso Fuel, R. Sasso and Sons Construction Co., and former Revere landmark Maggio’s Restaurant. After retirement, Robert enjoyed traveling and kept up an active daily routine until his late 80’s. Robert also enjoyed sports, especially baseball, and the Sox, and had a life-long affinity for Thoroughbred Horse Racing and he was particularly proud that he was bestowed by Kentucky Legislature the honorable and prestigious title of Kentucky Colonel due to his passion for horses. 

A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere Street, Revere, on Saturday January 11, 2025 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Followed by a prayer service in the Funeral Home at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Saint Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate. To share a memory or to leave a message for Bob and family please visit Buonfiglio.com.