Nancy M. Sessa, 74, a lifelong resident of Pleasant Valley, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Friday, May 20, 2016 at home. Nancy was born on October 12, 1941 in Poughkeepsie to the late John and Josephine Massarelli. On July 27, 1968 in Millbrook she married Jerry A. Sessa. Mr. Sessa predeceased her on February 24, 2013.
Nancy worked as a secretary at Traver Road Elementary School for many years. She was on the PTA for many years, volunteering her time for the state and local PTA. She also volunteered with the Dorothy E. Albertson Foundation for many years. She enjoyed going to the casinos, bowling and she was an avid reader. Most of all Nancy enjoyed spending time with her loving family.
Nancy is survived by her 2 daughters; Jacquelyn Sessa and Alexandra and her husband Christopher Fattibene; grandson, Rein Douglass; great granddaughter, Bailey Douglass; siblings, Anna DiStefano, Vincent Massarelli and Paul Massarelli and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Jerry and siblings Thomas Massarrelli during WWII, John Massarelli, Fannie Anderson and Josephine “Dolly” Massarelli.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 11 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Nancy’s memory to Pleasant Valley Fire Department, P.O. Box 417, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569.
