John Sackett
(1922-2004)
| Father | Salvatore Seghetti/Sackett (1876-1965) |
| Mother | Annunziata "Nancy" Leone (1879-1925) |
John Sackett
(1922–2004)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ronald Valencia)
(1922–2004)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ronald Valencia)
John Sackett, son of Salvatore Seghetti/Sackett and Annunziata "Nancy" Leone, was born in Shamrock, Northumberland County, PennsylvaniaG, on 28 May 1922.1 He died aged 82 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New MexicoG, on 15 July 2004 and was buried at Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, New MexicoG.2,3,4,5,6 He married in Las Vegas, Clark County, NevadaG, in 1947, Mary Connie Montoya, daughter of Juan Montoya and Romana ___.1 Mary was born in Loma Parda, New MexicoG, on 25 April 1925.7,1 She died aged 85 on 19 January 2011 and was buried at Santa Fe National CemeteryG.2,8
In 1930 John was living at 113 Waverly Avenue, Elyria, Lorain County, OhioG, in the household of his father Joseph [Salvatore] and stepmother Barbara, and was recorded in the census as John Sacketti [sic], aged seven and born in Pennsylvania.9
In 1940 he was living at 50 North Lake Street, South Amherst, Lorain County, OhioG, in the household of his sister Mary and brother-in-law Rocco Condito, and was recorded as John Sackett, aged 18.10
John served in the US Army, 1136th Quartermaster Company, Air Service Group, during the Second World War. He enlisted on 10 November 1942 and was discharged on 1 January 1946.1,4,5
In 1930 John was living at 113 Waverly Avenue, Elyria, Lorain County, OhioG, in the household of his father Joseph [Salvatore] and stepmother Barbara, and was recorded in the census as John Sacketti [sic], aged seven and born in Pennsylvania.9
In 1940 he was living at 50 North Lake Street, South Amherst, Lorain County, OhioG, in the household of his sister Mary and brother-in-law Rocco Condito, and was recorded as John Sackett, aged 18.10
John served in the US Army, 1136th Quartermaster Company, Air Service Group, during the Second World War. He enlisted on 10 November 1942 and was discharged on 1 January 1946.1,4,5
John Sackett (1922–2004), Santa Fe National Cemetery, New Mexico
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Mary Connie Sackett
(1925–2011)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ronald Valencia)
(1925–2011)
(Src: Find a Grave, Ronald Valencia)
Children of John Sackett and Mary Connie Montoya
Children who are or may be living are not shown.
John Sackett, 82, of Las Vegas, N.M., died Thursday at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Albuquerque.
He was a former resident of Amherst, Ohio. He was born to the late Salvatore and Nancy Leone Sackett in Shamrock, Pa. He was married to the former Connie Mary Montoya in 1947 in Las Vegas, N.M. He was a World War II veteran of the 1136th Quartermaster Co., Air Service Group where he received a Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, World War II Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. He was a self-employed masonry contractor for over 50 years. He loved spending time with his extended family. He enjoyed fishing and hanging out with his coffee buddies at many local establishments. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Las Vegas, N.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe, Pete and Tony Sackett; and sisters, Josephine (Jay) Dario and Mary Condito, all of Ohio.
—Albuquerque Journal, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 20 Jul 2004, p 53
Mary C. Sackett, 85, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas passed away into the arms of our Lord and Savior on Wednesday Jan. 19, 2011. She was born in Loma Parda, N.M. on April 25, 1925 to the late Juan and Romana Montoya.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Juan and Romana Montoya, husband; John Sackett, sisters; Josephine Varela and Nora Stearns; and sister-in-law Frances Montoya.
She is survived by her son, Patrick Sackett and wife Nicole of Las Vegas and their children Vanessa Sackett and fiancé Jeffrey Peres of Albuquerque, N.M., David Ortega of Minneapolis, Minn. and Cecilia Kirkwood and husband Mike of Eagan, Minn., Yvonne and husband Nick Garcia and John Sackett all of Lakewood, Colo. Her daughter Erma Sena and husband Gilbert of Las Vegas and their children Roma Marquez and husband Carlos of Rio Rancho, N.M; Cassandra Valencia of Rio Rancho, N.M; Franchesca Salgado and husband Monico of Albuquerque, N.M. Brothers, Leo Montoya of Las Vegas and Ronnie Bennett and wife Leslie of Carefree, Ariz. Great Grandchildren: Ronald, Christian and Jonathon Valencia, Donovan and Isaiah Marquez, Justin and Jacob Salgado, Gabriella Martinez, Kaloni and Sean Peres. Renee and Shaylynn Sanchez, John Paul Garcia. Savannah, Sabrina and Sam Henne. Elijah, Lydia and Vincent Ortega. She is also survived by many wonderful nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved.
Mary retired from the New Mexico Medical Center after 35 years of service where she cared for patients as a psych tech. She loved music, growing vegetables and lovely plants and crocheting blankets for her grandchildren. She brought so much joy to all of our lives and we will forever remember her beautiful smile.
A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday Jan. 25 at Victory Life Church, south of Las Vegas. Interment will be held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, N.M. at 2:30 p.m. Serving as pallbearers are: John Sackett, Billy Stearns, Carlos Marquez, Monico Salgado, Ronald Valencia, Jeffrey Peres, Lupe Torres. Honorary Pallbearers are: Leo Montoya and all her grandchildren.
Visit Rogers Mortuary's website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign their online register book.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rogers Mortuary, Las Vegas, N.M., 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511.
—Find a Grave
Notes & Citations
- Obituary.
- Find a Grave.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, John, b. Shamrock Fay, Pennsylvania, 28 May 1922, d. 15 Jul 2004, father Sam Secat, mother Nancy Leone. Jun 1940 listed as John Sackett; Mar 1942 listed as John Secat."
- "U.S. Veterans Gravesites" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, John, b. 28 May 1922, d. 15 Jul 2004, aged 82, bur. Santa Fe National Cemetery, 501 North Guadalupe Street P. O. Box 88 Santa Fe, NM 87501, plot Section 13 Site 980, 20 Jul 2004, service start 10 Nov 1942, service end 1 Jan 1946, notes: S Sgt US Army World War II."
- "US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, John, b. 28 May 1922, d. 15 Jul 2004, branch A, enlisted 24 Nov 1942, discharged 1 Jan 1946."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "John Sackett, b. May 28, 1922, d. Jul 15, 2004, SSN 291-14-5842 issued OH, residence Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, county San Miguel."
- Gravestone.
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Connie Mary Sackett, b. Apr 25, 1925, d. Jan 19, 2011, SSN 525-44-3882 issued NM, residence Las Vegas, New Mexico, 87701, county San Miguel."
- 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341565, p 16A, Enumeration District 0040
119 Waverly Avenue, Elyria, Lorain, Ohio
Sacketta, Joseph, head, 53, m. at 29, immigrated 1903, machinist, screw factory, b. Italy, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy, home rented, $20
Sacketta, Barbara, wife, 39, m. at 19, immigrated 1905, b. Italy, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy
Sacketta, Mary, daughter, 19, b. PA, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy
Sacketta, Joseph, son, 18, machinist, screw factory, b. PA, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy
Sacketta, Peter, son, 14, b. PA, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy
Sacketta, Anthony, son, 17, b. PA, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy
[Peter & Anthony's ages apparently transposed]
FHL Film 2341565, p 22A, Enumeration District 0040
119 Elyria, Lorain, Ohio
Sacketti, John, son, 7, b. PA, father b. Italy, mother b. Italy.
[Omitted from family listing and added 6 pages later] - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03101, p 6B, Enumeration District 47-3
50 North Lake Street, South Amherst, Lorain, Ohio
Condito, Rocco, head, 31, job setter, screw machine products, b. PA
Condito, Mary, wife, 29, b. PA
Condito, Nancy Lee, daughter, 5, b. OH
Condito, Janet, daughter, 4, b. OH
Condito, Joseph, father, 61, machinist helper, stone quarries, b. Italy
Sackett, John, brother-in-law, 18, b. PA
Sackett, Peter, brother-in-law, 25, machine operator, screw machine products, b. PA.
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| Last Edited | 9 Mar 2024 |
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