ALBANY – Frederick M. Sano, Sr., 88, of Albany, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Fred was born in Copake, but lived in Albany most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, receiving three medals, and after the war was employed in the insulation industry and by the Watervliet Arsenal. He then began a career in sales for Kayser/Nekka Beauty Supply where he was employed for many years. Fred was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club. He enjoyed bowling for many years in the City Bowling League and a senior citizens league. He also was a fan of western movies and books.
Fred was predeceased by his beloved wife Joan Schoenecker Sano, and his daughter Gabrielle Sano. He is survived by his children Frederick Sano, Jr., of Albany, Lynn Lowrey of Missouri, Barbara Sano-Lassonde of Albany, and Dawn Olsen (Scott) of East Berne; his grandchildren Nicole Sano, Tara Boyer (Ted), Aaron Lowrey (Shannon), Nathan Lowrey, Adrieene Lowrey, Joseph Lassonde, Jr., Peyton Olsen, and Taylor Olsen; and by several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, and close friends.
The family would like to thank Patty and Ann for their love and support during this time. They would also like to thank Sindu Balan from Hospice for her love, support, and kindness to our father “The Adopted One!” A sincere special thanks to Wilmont “Monte” Kennelly from Interim for his friendship, humor and love that he gave our father for five years. You know your nickname he had for you.
Funeral services will be held in the Hans Funeral Home, 1088 Western Ave., Albany, Monday morning at 8:15, and from there to All Saints Catholic Church, 16 Homestead St., Albany at 9:00. Relatives and friends are invited, and may call at the funeral home Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. The family suggests memorial contributions to The Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd, Rensselaer, NY 12144, or to saksaum.com/donate. To leave a message of condolence for the family or obtain directions to the funeral home, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
Click here to view Fred’s resting place in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, NY 12077.
Joe Califano and Carol Beller
September 23, 2015 at 3:02 pmOur heart felt condolences to you Barbara and your family.
Sue (Panza) Traeger
September 24, 2015 at 3:50 amSano family,
Fred was always loving and kind, I have fond memories of both he and Joan, my deepest condolences.
Sue
Jack & Linda Schoenecker III
September 26, 2015 at 8:17 amRick, Lynn, Barbara, Dawn and Family,
Uncle Fred and Aunt Joan had a great influence on my life. Uncle Fred always treated me like one of his sons. He always
welcomed me into his home anytime. He was funny and kind. I remember the many meals, attended at the house and still smell the spaghetti and meatballs.
Aunt Peggy, Uncle Jack and Peggy Ann
September 26, 2015 at 9:30 amBarbara, Rick and Dawn:
Though there is great sadness in parting with someone so dear to our hearts…………may you find comfort in the thought that your father is now in a place of peace…………and that each of you, by your caring, made a difference through a very difficult time.
Loving thoughts to each of you,
Aunt Peggy, Uncle Jack and Peggy Ann
Darlene Devine (Toots)
September 27, 2015 at 6:36 amBarbara Jean and Family, So sorry for your loss. Pops was a wonderful man. May he fly high. Remember, he may not be with you in body but his spirit will forever be in your heart.
Darlene (Toots) Devine
Janet Sano Grant
September 27, 2015 at 7:53 pmRick, Barb, Lynn, and Dawn,
We’re so sorry Cory
Janet Sano Grant
September 27, 2015 at 7:58 pmRick Barb Lynn and Dawn
We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was part of our New Year’s Day for years. He was a great guy. Now up with all his cousins in Heaven laughing and pain free. God bless him.
(Please forgive the malfunction above)
Janet, Kathy, Ann Sano
Andrew J Sano
September 21, 2017 at 6:28 amMy apologies, two years ago, I left a message but it seems to have been lost.
My condolences on the loss of our father. He really was a great man who helped mold the future of 6 kids.
Thank the lord for his patience and his endearing love for the few years I was able to know him.
Keep your chins up and remember, Family is Family….. always.
Andrew J Sano.