Joseph John Sacco

Joe was born on June 16, 1936 in Centerville, IA and resided in Westmont, Il for 62 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary nee Graham, his children: David (Vicki), Cindy, Cathy, Diane, Linda (Tim), and John, and grandchildren: Serena (Adam), Taia, Noah, Joey and Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents Louie & Albena Sacco, brother Louis, and sister and brother-in-law Barbara & Bill Feehan.

Joe studied electrical engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago and, for over 30 years until his retirement, he worked for Western Electric/AT&T where he was particularly proud of his work with the Chicago White Sox. After his retirement, Joe greatly enjoyed working as a general contractor; and as a skilled carpenter and woodworker, he loved remodeling homes and designing buildings/structures that stand today as a testament to his talent and vision. He was a perfectionist who took great pride in his craft and was a mentor, teacher and advisor to both family and friends by passing on his extensive knowledge in many areas. In addition to his large family, many of his close friends considered him a father figure. He was also an avid gardener who relished sharing his expertise, plants, and vegetables with many and loved fishing, trips to Las Vegas, entertaining friends, being outdoors or in his workshop, and was a train enthusiast and lifelong Cardinals, Chicago, and Iowa sports fan.

Joe was involved in the community through the Westmont chapter of the Knights of Columbus where he was a fourth degree member and previous Grand Knight. He enjoyed the comradery and volunteerism and cultivated lifelong friends from this experience.

Joe will forever be missed and remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering love for his family and friends. His zest for life can be summed up in his favorite saying:

“Every day is a good day; some days are just better than others.”