Ferdinand Sassatelli

June 8, 1927 - April 6, 2015

I lived a great life! I was born on June 8, 1927, to Frank and Catherine Sassatelli. I graduated from East High School in 1944, served in the US Navy, until my honorable discharge. I returned to Des Moines and spent my career working as a pressman/supervisor at Meredith Corporation for the next 45 years. I married Joanne Forret, a beautiful and spirited red head from Adel. We raised 9 children in a small home on Lower Beaver Road. It was a life full of love, hard work, and family. I arrived in heaven on Monday, April 6, 2015, I was greeted by my parents and am now dancing with Joanne. I know I will be missed by my sisters, Genevieve Stefani and Clara (Nick) Romano; sister-in-laws, Sister Pat Forret, Ann Forret, & Lorraine Forret; my nine children, Frank, Jana Baltimore (Jeff), Jean (Zoe), Richard (Theresa), Lisa Clark (Hal), Katie McCoy (Kevin), Jim, Julie Hall (Andrew), and Larry; 15 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews, my dear friends and fishing buddies. I love you dearly. Now, celebrate our love! I suggest a little Dean Martin singing in the background... now that's amore. Mass, Celebration of Life Services will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd., Des Moines, 10AM Saturday, April 18, 2015. Visitation, Friday, April 17, 2015 from 4:30pm, until a 7 PM Vigil Service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Central Iowa Shelter, 1420 Mulberry Street – Des Moines, Iowa 50309 or Mercy Cancer Center, 411 Laurel Street – Des Moines, Iowa 50314.