Published December 14, 2018
MELROSE — Nancy A. (Brooks) Sassone, 73, of Melrose, and formerly of South Boston, died peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at her home.
Nancy was born on September 8, 1945 in Quincy, one of nine children of the late George W. and Alice Marie (Culkin) Brooks. She grew up in South Boston and graduated from South Boston High School in 1963.
Nancy met Vincent J. Sassone II, while they both worked at Bradley’s Department Store. They would go on to get married in 1964 and celebrate 38 years together.
A private person, Nancy was a homebody, and enjoyed doing a crossword puzzle and having a cup of coffee while she read the newspaper. She did however, enjoy going out to the beach and tanning, and traveling around New England from time to time. She particularly liked going to Carson Beach and Castle Island.
A caring mother, Nancy was very active in her children’s and grandchildren’s lives. She always looked forward to taking her grandchildren shoe shopping.
A fiercely loyal Boston sports fan, Nancy rarely missed a Red Sox or Patriots game, and enjoyed going to Fenway or Gillette Stadium to see a game when she could.
Nancy was a sweet and loving mother, and a great friend. She will be dearly missed.
Nancy is the beloved wife of the late Vincent J. Sassone II with whom she shared 38 years of marriage. Devoted mother of Paula A. Scribner and her late husband Paul of Swampscott, Pamela J. Teahan and her husband Michael of Bourne, Nancylynne Camp and her husband Michael of Woodstock, Ga., Vincent J. Sassone III and his wife Jennisha of Barstow, Calif., and the late Paul M. Sassone. Dear sister of George Brooks and his wife Joyce of Duxbury, Jack Brooks and his partner Sal Tringale of Plymouth, Richard Brooks and his late wife Dorothy of Randolph, Joan Brooks of Weymouth, Ronald Brooks and his wife Donna of Vero Beach, Fla., Patricia Brooks of Brewster, Gary Brooks and his wife Winifred of Plymouth, and the late Kenneth Brooks. Cherished grandmother of Jillian Mactaggart and her husband Mark, Michael Teahan II, Brittany Teahan, Marisa Teahan, John Chere, Jaden Sassone, Landon Sassone, Briarly Sassone, Sera Camp, and Alexander Camp. Proud great-grandmother of Carli Marie Crocker and Mark Mactaggart Jr. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends gathered in honor and remembrance of Nancy’s life during visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Tuesday, Dec. 11, and again on Wednesday for her funeral service.
