John J. Bassano, 80, of Eastchester, N.Y. passed away peacefully at home on 6/16/21, surrounded by his family. He was born in the Bronx, N.Y. to Philip and Marianna Bassano on 7/31/40. John grew up in the "Little Italy"/Arthur Avenue section of the Bronx and told many interesting stories of his adventures there.
He graduated from Fordham University and went on to obtain his law degree at St. John's University School of Law. He was employed as an attorney at the main office of the Emigrant Savings Bank for many years until his retirement.
John enjoyed everything Italian, the history, the culture, and especially the food. He looked forward to visits with his family and friends and loved classic movies and laughing at comedies. John is survived by his wife Jane (nee Sutton), daughter Laura Farrell (Darin), Son John (Natalie), and his six grandchildren - Kristin, Matthew, Michael, and Ryan Farrell, Erin and Thomas Bassano.