Mrs. Victoria R. "Vee" (Coriale) Sassone

Mrs. Victoria R. “Vee” (Coriale) Sassone, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in the comfort of her home with her loving daughter by her side. Born in Utica on April 1, 1917, Victoria was the daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Clerico) Coriale. She was raised and educated locally. On October 7, 1939 she married Michael T. Sassone, Sr. with whom she shared her life for 53 years; they drew their strength and happiness from each other until Michael’s passing on September 6, 1993. Victoria valued her role in life as matriarch of her family. She provided them with help, harmony, and protection. Her loved ones were the most important element of her life and she fostered in them a love of values and tradition. Vee loved to cook, and family loved to gather at her kitchen table; it was never empty. Blessed with a generous and giving heart, she was the first to take care of others. A source of many beloved memories, Vee and Michael loved to travel to Europe and especially to Florida where they built their dream home in Port St. Lucie. It was Vee’s strong conviction in her Catholic faith and her deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary that brought her to worship daily as she would walk across the street to Blessed Sacrament Church. She was currently a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Victoria is survived by her daughter, Mary Joyce Asselta, with whom she resided; and her son, Michael T. Sassone, Jr. of Florida. Always close to her heart was the memory of her son, Rocco Sassone, who preceded her in death on March 28, 2011. She also leaves her grandchildren, Michael Sassone with whom she shared a special bond, Arthur Jr. and Jessica Asselta, Danielle Asselta, Lauren Asselta, Michelle and David Lopes, and Vicki, and Christina Sassone; her great-grandchildren, Bianca Victoria and Alexis with whom she shared a special closeness, Louis (who brought new life to Vee), Jesse, and Ryan. She will also be remembered by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Francis “Paul” Daniels of Utica, Theresa Coriale of Florida, and Mary and Ricardo “Ricky” DePerno of Utica; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; her in-laws Jennifer Tine and Art Asselta. She was predeceased by her sisters and brother-in-law, Rose Woods, Catherine “Kitty” Polizzi, and Philomena “Fannie” and John Fiole; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Anthony and Louise Coriale, and John and Gladys Coriale; and her in-laws, Joseph and Jenny Sassone, and Frank and Angie Sassone. The family is grateful to Vee’s caregivers, Joanne, and Emma, who she loved dearly. Thanks also to Jennifer Tine, Mary Fedor, and Lauren, who have been a great support to Mary Joyce during her mom’s journey. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Vee’s funeral service and Celebration of Life which will commence on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish where her Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Abe Esper. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the service. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be directed to the Oneida County Meals-on-Wheels, in lieu of flowers; envelopes will be available at the service. Entombment will take place in Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Holy Trinity Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mrs. Victoria R. "Vee" (Coriale) Sassone

April 1, 1917 - February 26, 2014