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Sackett, Annabelle, 79, of Hollywood Florida died Tuesday at home. Born in Syracuse, she lived in South Florida for 45 years. She was an engineer at Coulter Electronics in Hialeah Florida until her retirement in 1984. Her husband Donald died in 1979. Survivors: Two sons, Robert of Laguna, California, William of Mattydale, NY, four daughters, Dona DeLaura of Camillus, Patricia Heath of Cicero NY and Mary King of Hollywood and Joni May of Hollywood Fla, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services: Private. Arrangements by Lithgow Funeral Home, N. Miami Florida. Contributions: Hospice of Broward County, 309 SE 18th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316.

—The Miami Herald, Miami, Florida, 19 Jun 1998, p 100

Sackett, Daniel Peter
Daniel Peter Sackett, 86, of Darien. Beloved husband of Mary. Loving father of Mary Ellen (Scott) Kasik, Daniel, Jr. (Lynda Miles) and Michael. Devoted grandfather of Dan Miles-Sackett, Allison (Camillo) Acevedo, David Miles-Sackett, Matthew and Jonathan Kasik. Cherished great-grandfather of Eliana and Aria Acevedo. Dear brother of Florence (late Robert) Albrecht and Vincent (Barbara) Sackett. Fond uncle of many. Visitation 3 to 9pm Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 301- 75th St., Downers Grove. Prayers 9:30am Monday, Jan. 14, 2019 at the funeral home to Our Lady of Peace Church, Darien for Mass at 10am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Dan was a scout leader, football coach and a Eucharistic Minister. He was a pipefitter/welder and a welding instructor at the Pipefitter’s Union Local 597.

—Chicago Tribune, Chicago, Illinois, 11 Jan 2019, p 2-6

Vincent Sackett Obituary
Vincent Anthony Sackett, 78, passed away of cancer at his home in Oak Brook, IL on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Vincent grew up in Berwyn, IL with cherished childhood summers in Boston, MA. He met his beloved wife, Barbara, at DePaul University and continued his education to earn a medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He practiced psychiatry for more than fifty years, attending Harvard School of Public Health approximately mid-career to obtain his Masters in Health Care Management and make friends with a charmingly rambunctious group of doctors. Vincent will be remembered for his generosity and love for his cherished family, colleagues, and friends. He gave his most valuable possessions, time and love, freely, unconditionally, and without expectations. Vincent is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, his three children, Jennifer Sackett Pohlenz, Antony Sackett (Susan Connor), Olivia Sackett (Alex Cotter), and six grandchildren to whom he was known as "Baba": Maximilian, Oliver, V. Jupiter, and Wolf Pohlenz; Pia Cotter; and Rosalie Sackett. He is also survived by his sister, Florence Albrecht, sisters-in-law Mary Sackett, Kathleen (Terry) Andrews, Judith Langoni, and brother-in-law Jerome (Gail) Lukasik. A funeral mass will be held for Vincent at Notre Dame Church at 64 Norfolk Ave., Clarendon Hills, IL on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:00 am, followed by internment at Bronswood Cemetery, 3805 Madison St., Oak Brook, IL.

—Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec 2023

The department of speech at DePaul University will present its third production of the year, "Under Milk Wood" by Dylan Thomas, on April 22 at the DePaul center theater, 25 E. Jackson blvd., at 8 p.m.
     Listed as a member of the cast is Vincent A. Sackett, 6831 W. 31st st., a sophomore in the college of liberal arts. He was active in drama, forensics and language clubs at Morton High School and is a member of Phi Eta Sigma fraternity and a recipient of the Sol R. Crown scholarship at DePaul.

—Berwyn Life, Berwyn, Illinois, 7 Apr 1965, p 8

Remembering my teacher, Mr. Sackett
by David Schieber, Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Sociology at Northwestern University.

Daniel P. Sackett (Communication ’78 ’79), revered English teacher, theater director and speech team coach at Carl Sandburg High School, died Dec. 8, 2023. Beloved husband for 47 years to Lynda Miles, he was a father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, mentor, coach and friend. He is already missed by so many. He was 67 years old.
     Mr. Sackett taught at Carl Sandburg High School in Orland Park, Illinois, for 33 years, from 1983 until his retirement in 2016. At Sandburg, Mr. Sackett taught his English students how to write with a voice. Mr. Sackett taught his drama students how to act with ardor. Mr. Sackett taught his speech students to speak with precision. Mr. Sackett taught every one of his students that they have worth. Mr. Sackett taught.
     The impact Mr. Sackett had on his students was determined. Mr. Sackett insisted you saw value in yourself, even if you yourself didn’t see any yet. Mr. Sackett laughed at the absurd, even when the other adults in the room held a straight face. Mr. Sackett was incisive, and knew exactly how powerful his words were. And he wielded his words with so much love. There is currently a memorial page on Facebook where Mr. Sackett’s former students, friends and colleagues are sharing their memories, and the outpouring of love and grief makes it so clear what a life Mr. Sackett lived.
     I know all of this because I was one of Mr. Sackett’s students. My life’s trajectory changed when I met him. He was my freshman year English teacher, speech coach and biggest cheerleader at Carl Sandburg High School. During my time on the Sandburg speech team under his mentorship, I learned how to speak in front of large groups without fear; I learned how to stand up and make a point when it seems no one else is willing to; I learned how to set my sights on something big and to just keep chipping away until I get there. I learned how to write! I owe so much to Mr. Sackett. I found passion, self-worth and confidence because I had him in my corner.
     I now see a direct link between Mr. Sackett’s lessons and the life I have led since. I teach some of the largest courses at Northwestern University with thousands of undergraduates having taken my classes. I regularly give talks on my research, and I can hold my own in any room I’ve ever found myself in.
     My wife Kathleen, who I met on the Carl Sandburg High School Speech team, and I recently celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary with our 9-year-old son Elias and 7-year-old daughter Anna. My and Kathleen’s first kiss was on a bus ride coming back from a speech tournament at Downers Grove South High School. Mr. Sackett would joke that Elias and Anna were his speech grand-babies.
     As an Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern, I now have students who I get to watch as I build up their confidence and worth in the same way Mr. Sackett built up mine. Mr. Sackett taught me so much, and I try every day to be more like him. I am crying writing this obituary.
     After graduating from Northwestern University in 1978, having majored in theatre, Daniel P. Sackett led a life worth following. He went on to build educators, inspire screenwriters, produce leaders, mentor musicians, train scientists, shape poets, create at least one sociologist and bring joy to those around him.
     To my students: Never underestimate the impact you have on the people around you. Ripples turn into waves. Your impact is profound.
     To Mr. Sackett: Thank you so, so much. From the tip of my toes to the top of my head, I’m alive! And darn it, I’m a winner!

—The Daily Northwestern online, Evanston, IL, 10 Jan 2024

Sackett Cards Ace
     Pete Sackett is a cool and collected golfer, almost.
     The Amherst resident, playing in the Elyria City League at Cherry Ridge Country Club last night, walked off the par three No. 3 hole and calmly stuck up one finger to his partners.
     He had scored the first hole-in-one of his links career, using nine-iron on the 130-yard hole.
     Without the usual hollering and excitement, he treated his playing mates after the game and went home, seemingly unaffected by the entire event.
     Upon reaching home, however, the building contractor couldn't find his clubs. A call to the country club revealed he had left them standing in the parking lot – cart and all.
     Who wasn't excited?

—The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 23 Jun 1961

South Amherst - Christopher "Chris" P. Sackett, 59 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011, at his home.
     He was born December 27, 1951 in Amherst. South Amherst has been his home for many years.
     Chris was employed for over thirty years as a teacher with the Berlin Milan Middle School system where he also served as the girl's basketball coach. He enjoyed reading, yard work and watching sports on TV, especially golf.
     Survivors include his brother and his wife Jon J. and Penny Sackett of Lorain.
     He was preceded in death by his parents Peter James and Margaret Eleanor Sackett (nee: Bogardey).
     Friends may call Monday, October 17, 2011, from 4 - 6 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, corner of Middle Ridge and Pyle South Amherst Roads in Amherst. The Rev. Fr. Lawrence Martello, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, will officiate.
     The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Resource Development; 1275 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309-3506.

—The Lorain Journal, Ohio, 16 Sep 2011, p 5

Becomes Bride
     Miss Mary Sackett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Sackett of 121 Waverly Court, Elyria, became the bride of Rocco Condito of No. Lake street, South Amherst, on Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock at St. Agnes Church in Elyria. The bride wore white satin with veil and orange blossoms and carried white roses. Her maid of honor, Miss Viola Armelli wore rose beige and carried pink carnations. Rocco Jeffre served as best man. A reception was held at the home of the groom's parents here immediately following the ceremony. The happy couple will make their home in South Amherst where the groom is employed at the quarries.

—The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 9 Nov 1931

Rose V. Sackett
Amherst – Rose V. Sackett (nee: Gentile), 99 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home in Lorain following a brief illness.
     A resident of Amherst for twenty five years, Rose was born on May 10, 1915 in South Amherst and made her home there until 1984.
     Rose was employed as a cafeteria worker at South Amherst School Systems for twenty years before retiring in 1982. She was a member of Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in South Amherst. Rose was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and raising her children.
     Survivors include her daughters and their husbands De Etta and Harold Hayes, Rosemarie and Bobby Pettry both of Amherst; her son and his wife Raymond and Rebecca Segetti of Hartville, Ohio; nine grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
     Rose was preceded in death by her husband of forty four years Joseph Sackett in 1979; her brother Albert Gentile; her sisters Mary Laury, Sarah DeTillio, Angelina Tomazine, Melvinette Wetzel, and Violet Knipper and by her parents Giuseppe and Francesca Gentile (nee: Zuccoli).
     Private family services will held later this week. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Amherst, Ohio.
     The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to New Life Hospice; 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

—The Morning Journal, Lorain County, Ohio, 14 May 2014

Pauline P. Sackett, 1919–2010
Obituary
Lorain – Pauline P. Sackett (nee Caco), age 91, of Lorain, died Monday November 15, 2010 at the Amherst Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.
     She was born in Lorain on August 29, 1919 and had been a life-long resident of the city. Pauline was a graduate of Clearview High School as a member of the Class of 1937. She was formerly employed as an inspector for the Stanadyne Corporation of Elyria during the war effort.
     Mrs. Sackett was a long-time parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. She was a member of the National Slovak Society Branch # 160 as well as a member of the American Slovak Club. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting, league bowling, and league golf.
     She is survived by her sister Agnes Brezina of Lorain along with a host of nieces and nephews.
     She was preceded in death by her husband Anthony in 2001, by her parents John and Helen (nee Tomcho) Caco, by brothers William and John, and by sisters Helen Korp, Cecelia Horomanski, Veronica Solak, Ann Szalay, and Dorothy Zimmerman.
     Visitation will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. A rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. by the members of the Holy Trinity Altar & Rosary Society; funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral chapel with Reverend Robert Glepko, Pastor of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church presiding. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

—The Morning Journal, Lorain, Ohio, online edition, undated