Sandra (Foti) Sacco passed away at home in the company of her loving family. She was 71. Raised in Medford, Sandra was the daughter of the late Vincenzo A. “Jimmy” and Helen L (Antonino) Foti. A graduate of Medford High School and Bay State Academy, Sandra worked as a dental assistant, an office manager with Brownson Insurance in Wakefield and later served as an administrator of the early childcare program in Medford Public Schools. Though she kept busy with work, she was always devoted to the care of her family. She was a loving wife, mother sister and friend. Sandra was an accomplished and published poet. She was also an accomplished world traveler who favored the Caribbean with its exotic flair. Whether off with all her friends or on the road with her gang of grandchildren, Sandra looked forward to spending time with those she loved. A great cook and hostess, everyone felt welcome at her home and table.
The beloved wife of George R. Sacco, Sandra was a loving mother to Brian Sacco and his wife Jill and Eric Sacco and his wife Elyse all of Salem, NH. She was a loving grandmother to Eric, Ashley, Bailey, Luke, Lilly, Brady and Daniel. She was a dear sister to Teresa Busalacchi and her husband John of Stoneham and Peter Foti of Woburn. She was also a dear aunt to Adam Busalacchi and many other nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street, Medford, Monday November 30th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant Street, Malden, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may visit with the family on Sunday 3 - 7 PM at the funeral home. Burial services will be conducted at a later date. Please follow social distancing protocols while attending services.
Memorial contributions may be made in Sandra’s name to the Mass General Hospital Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston MA 02114, for the Oncology Dept. at the Yawkey Center.