Joseph A. Sannasardo

Joseph A. Sannasardo, age 86, of Merrillville, IN, formerly North Side of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8, 2025.  Loving husband of Angela S. Sannasardo, nee Sansone, and former wife Rosaleen Sannasardo, nee McHugh.  Devoted father of Joli (Bob) Sumoski, and Christina (Todd) Hatley.  Cherished grandfather of Ava, Elena, Vivian, Royce, and Cira.  Dear brother of Sr. Margaret Sannasardo BVM, from Dubuque, Iowa, the late Paul (late Grace Paldo) Sannasardo, and the late Rosaria (late Ross) Anthos; brother-in-law of Marcello Sansone.  Kind uncle of Joann (David), Peter Sannasardo, Joseph (Nancy) Sannasardo, Ross Anthos, and Peter Anthos.  Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Josephine Genovese Sannasardo.  Joe was loved by his family, and many friends, and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Joseph’s prayer service at 2:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. John Senior officiating.  Private inurnment Mt. Carmel Cemetery – Hillside, IL, at a later date.

Memorial donations to the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (820 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612), appreciated.

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