Sadie 'Sally' Sorentino, 85, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
Sorentino was a kind-hearted, generous, gentle, loving woman to all who knew her. Being a mother and grandmother was her greatest joy, reflected through her faith, undeniable and unconditional love for her family.
Her daughters, Sallyann Russin and Donna Storte, and her son, Michael, were the lights of her life. Known to them as 'Grandma Sally,' her grandchildren were her pride and joy — her angels — which you could see by the smile on her face whenever they were in her presence.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna (John) Storte; son, Michael (Maria); grandchildren, Jessica, Sallyann (Robert) Fredericksen, Daniela (Michael) Tyrrell, John Storte, Michael, Scott Storte, and Natalia; and son-in-law, Michael Russin and family. She also leaves behind a number of family members and friends that will miss her dearly, including her three grand-dogs, Sammy, Zoro and Riley.
Together, Michael and Sadie prioritized family values and tradition. After his passing in 2011, she passionately continued that legacy with her children and grandchildren, enriching their lives with her love, support and encouragement. She dedicated her life to raising her family and to creating a beautiful home where all of her family and friends could gather together and make lasting memories. One example of this is the spectacular Christmas lights display that she and her husband began and continued to put on yearly, and which brought enjoyment to everyone who came to see it.
Her nurturing and comforting presence will always be with us. Everyone who knew her felt that they could always go to her for sound advice and a helping hand, as her compassion knew no bounds. Her grace, intelligence, and unwavering faith contributed to her strength and character, and will always be remembered. It would be remiss not to mention that she always looked put together as well, donning her signature lipstick wherever she went.
We are confident that she will be receiving a warm welcome in the next life from many, including her husband, Michael; daughter, Sallyann Russin; parents, Virginia and Michael Tamburello; and sisters, Josephine Melendez and Marie Tamburello. She joins her husband Michael in heaven this year for what would be their 62nd wedding anniversary.
Reposing at Sinatra Memorial Home, 499 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers, N.Y., with visitation Monday (Aug. 31) from 3-7 p.m. Mass Tuesday (Sept. 1) at 10:45 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Bronxville. Entombment Woodlawn.
Memorial contributions preferred to Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, 150 Saint Nicholas Ave., Columbia University Medical Center Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion, New York, NY 10032; or Pajama Program, 114 E 39th St., New York, NY 10016 in memory of Sadie Sorentino.
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