Mrs. Angela M. "Angie" (Sosso) Hagg

UTICA – Mrs. Angela M. “Angie” (Sosso) Hagg, age 76, was reunited with her husband and parents in Heaven on Monday, December 20, 2021; she, guided by the Lord, held in her heart those she loved most at the time of her passing. Angie was born in Utica on August 2, 1945 to the late James V. and Mary (Rosato) Sosso. She attended Wetmore Elementary and then went on to graduate from T.R. Proctor High School in 1963. Angie later obtained her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from MVCC, and even further pursued her credentials by graduating from Utica School of Commerce. Her academic achievements prepared Angie for the crux of her work for the years to come. Angie boasted a prolific professional life, which began with a position at the Chicago Market Grocery Company. There, Angie was employed in the bookkeeping department as well as tackling responsibilities for the maintenance and wellbeing of all of their stores. She was adored by the owners, the Cominsky family, her coworkers, and she was overall the face of kindness in this place of community commerce. Additionally, Angie utilized small businesses to support the local economy. She remained there for 25 years, until it was time for a shift and she accepted a position in the operation of the business at Waste Management in Utica. Once again, she was admired by many customers for her fairness in all her business dealings, and her customers appreciated that it was Angie who was in charge. This post brought Angie to her retirement, which became a time dedicated to her husband and family. Angie’s greatest joy in her adult life was always her marriage to her love: Hans Baptiste Hagg, Sr. The pair was united in marriage on July 23, 1966 and would share 48 admirable years together before his passing on August 15, 2014. Angie believed that her life’s greatest accomplishments were defined by the blessings of these family relationships: her marriage, her children, and her friends. She and Hans were an inseparable couple who enjoyed traveling overseas on numerous occasions, especially visiting Hans’ family in Isny, Bavaria, Germany. They also, at one time, called Las Vegas their home; her husband especially appreciated the view of the mountains which reminded him of his homeland. Yet Utica never stopped being their first home, for family was always located here. Once Hans passed, Angie so missed her husband. She prayed to him every day, and those left behind are consoled by the knowledge that the pair are united again. Angie was a woman known for her countless exemplary qualities. As a worker, she was recognized for her determination, her strength, her unmatchable work ethic – Angie was not for a moment one to procrastinate, and she never created a plan that she could not see through to completion. A natural-born leader, Angie did not back down once she made her assessment. As a friend, Angie was kind, generous, and had a humorous side which brought lots of memorable laughter. Friends also could enjoy the security of knowing where they stood with Angie, while simultaneously knowing she would support them if ever the need should arise. She was especially close friends with her sister, and a common greeting between the two were the words “I love you.” As a mom, Angie was protective of her children, immersing them in many traditions, and supporting their sporting events. Angie loved all of her children and was so proud of them. In fact, she often showed her love and support by rarely saying “no” if she could help it. The blessings of her grandchildren certainly graced Angie’s heart. Angie enjoyed numerous pastimes, and was especially committed to the St. Theresa Society of St. Anthony, which meant the world to her. She could be frequently seen playing bingo at either local area churches or the American Legion Post 229. Angie also was a talented crafter. An artistic woman, she loved knitting, crocheting, and making jewelry. She was pleased to offer her goods at area craft shows, but lucky were those who received one of her beautiful afghans. Angie also immensely appreciated bowling, which she found an enjoyable sport. She bowled with her husband Hans in a couple’s league on Saturday nights, as well as the Women’s Monday night bowling league with the girls. Naturally, with her proclivity for leadership, Angie grew into the role of secretary for those leagues. She went on to share her love of the sport by coaching a youth bowling team, especially for special needs children, at Pin-O-Rama Lanes. Those who received her instruction and kindness will never forget her. Angie’s passion for the sport led to the growth of many friendships, particularly as Angie was an extraordinary people person. As a couple, they hosted many parties at their home with great enthusiasm. Many of those occasions were cookouts and their guests have great recollections of how much fun those gatherings were. Angie loved life, lived it well, and held nothing back. A faithful Christian, she loved the Lord and prayed the Rosary daily for her own intentions and those of others. Furthermore, Angie enjoyed watching Mass on TV. She was a respectful woman who carried out the Lord’s work, as well as being very active in and devoted to her home parish. Nearly equal to her love for the Lord was Angie’s love for her country; she was patriotic and always flew a flag outside of her home. Angie is survived by her children and their loves, James “Jimmy” and Lisa Hagg, Hans B. Hagg, Jr. and Kelly Comeskey, and Anne Marie and Bob Martin. She held close the memory of her son, John, who passed away in 1990. Angie will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, Alexis, and James Hagg; Nina Hagg, and her mother Jennifer Hagg; and Angie’s late husband Hans’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She leaves behind her sister, Philomena A. Sosso; her in-laws, Gertrude Hagg and her late husband George Hagg; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. Angie shared cherished friendships with Michael and Katie Cominsky, Joseph and Lorraine Tartaglia, Cookie and the Riccardi family, and Phyllis Ruggiero (Angie’s bingo buddy and dear friend). She also loved her felines, Dottie and Valentine who were her constant companions. The Hagg family would like to extend their gratitude to: Susan Griffing, FNP, who was inspirational and in whom Angie trusted implicitly; the staff at MVHS, both at the St. Elizabeth’s and St. Luke’s campuses, who all offered compassionate care that blessed the whole family. It is a comfort also that she was prayed over in the last moments of her illness. The Hagg family will commemorate her life at a private time. Memorial contributions may be made in Angie’s honor to the Schuyler Volunteer Fire Company Inc., online at: http://www.schuylerfirecompany.org/donate.html; envelopes will also be available at the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Angela’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 10:30 at Mary, Mother of Our Savior Parish (Church of Our Lady of Lourdes), 2222 Genesee St. Regardless of vaccination status, face masks are required, to remain in compliance with the state and county mask order.

Mrs. Angela M. "Angie" (Sosso) Hagg

August 2, 1945 - December 20, 2021