GUILDERLAND — Sadie Fazio, who dedicated her life to her family’s happiness, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, with family members by her. She was 101.

She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Philip and Josephine Sidoti, who emigrated from Italy.  

She lived in the Albany area her entire life, graduating from Philip Schuyler High School, where she met her husband, Frank Fzio. They married in 1946.  

After raising a family, she worked in the Data Processing Department at St. Peter’s Hospital as a data entry operator.

“Sadie was mostly highly devoted to her family, dedicating her life to their happiness and well-being and always enjoying their company, especially grandchildren,” her family wrote in a tribute. “One of the many things she will be remembered for was baking Christmas cookies for family gatherings and her grand holiday meals.

“Her sporting interest consisted of watching the New York Yankees and expressing her judgments on their strategy and quality of play. Her hobbies included weekly card games with her friends, making ceramics, and playing the organ.”

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Sadie Fazio is survived by her sons, Dennis Fazio and his wife, Alison, and Frank Fazio and his wife, Lauren; and by her daughter, Lauren Vincent and her husband, Larry.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Christina Young and her husband, Bryan, Alicia Fazio, Mike Fazio and his wife, Ashley, Jason Fazio, Scott Fazio and his wife, Bea, and Steven Vincent, Jarrett and Evan Fazio; by her great-grandchildren Emily Young and Sierra Fazio; and by many nieces and nephews.

Her loving husband of 52 years, Frank Fazio, died before her, as did her beloved daughter, Jane, and her brothers, Jerome, Frank, and James.

“The family would like to thank Joanie Lindh for her many years assisting in her care, as a companion and her devoted friendship to Sadie,” the tribute said. “Your impact being with her is beyond words.”

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, located at 5216 Western Ave., Guilderland NY 12084. A prayer service will take place immediately following the visitation at the funeral home. Burial will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery located in Menands.

Memorial messages may be left at www.altamontenterprise.com/milestones.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Association or Leukemia Society.