Silvana Cassaro

Albany, NY-Silvana Treviso Cassaro, 91, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025 after a brief illness. Born March 10, 1934, in Santa Teresa di Riva, Sicily to Giuseppe Treviso and Concetta Riccio. She married Antonino “Nino” Cassaro on Dec 30, 1954, and emigrated to the United States in 1956. She is Survived by her beloved Children: Charles (Tammy), Joseph (Donna) Anthony (Karen) and Vera (John). Also, by her Grandchildren: Anthony, Nicholas (Boudina), Nicole (Matt), Michael, Amanda (Miguel), Joseph (Courtney), Christina and Daniella. Additionally, by her Great Grandchildren: Silvana, Charlotte, Luca, Zelda, Vincent, Thomas, and Peter. She was predeceased by her husband and beloved grandson John who always held a special place in her heart. She was sister to Lina Garufi (Albany) and Antonino Treviso (Sicily) who survive her. She is also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins both in the US and Italy. Silvana was a skilled Seamstress by trade, she was also a wonderful Cook and enjoyed preparing and sharing Homemade Italian meals for her Family and Friends and routinely hosted large gatherings. She enjoyed gardening and traveling to her beloved hometown in Sicily where she was able to visit with family and friends. Most often, she would travel with her family and shared her culture with all her grandchildren. She was a devoted communicant of Mater Christi Parish and made annual trips to the St Cosma’s and Damiano feast in Utica. Silvana will be remembered for her strong Family values and the Love she extended to everyone who knew her. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Silvana’s family Sunday, March 30, 2025 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral services Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:30 at Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street (Rev. Kenneth J. Doyle Way), Albany, NY 12208 where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Funeral Mass. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made in Silvana’s name to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). https://afsp.org/chapter/capital-region-new-york

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Silvana Cassaro

March 10, 1934 - March 25, 2025