Susan Barrasso

Anna Susan Barrasso was born on August 15, 1931 in Manhattan, New York to Anna, Raffone and Barney Luciano. She was raised in Hells kitchen where she attended school and graduated from Saint Michael’s Catholic high school

Sue became the name her friends and family knew best.

Patsy met Sue in Islip Terrace where she spent her summer at her grandmother‘s summer home.

She waited for Pat to come home from the Korean War and they were married at St. Mary’s Church in East Islip on August 14, 1951. The marriage endured for 75 years.

Sue was a faithful and active participant in both the Catholic Church and Franciscan community. Her wish to be buried in her Franciscan robe has been honored. She was both proud and blessed to be a faithful follower of Saint Francis.

She was an active member of the rosary altar Society and helped decorate Saint Peter and Paul Church for mass and special occasions.

Sue went back to school in her middle years and earned a bachelor's degree from Saint Joseph College. Additionally, she marched forward and obtained her Master's degree from CW post. She was honored, in print, in Who's Who of American students.

She was a woman of faith who put her faith into action as she carried the body of Christ to others unable to attend mass in her role as a Eucharistic minister.

She was a dedicated wife and mother.

Sue will be sorely missed by her sons, Frank Patrick and Anthony Vincent Barrasso, as well as her beloved husband, Patsy, and many friends and family.

Those left behind wish you a speedy journey to heaven. You have been well loved