In loving memory of

Allison Marie Sacco
July 30, 1987 - December 10, 2003

Barrington, RI - Allison ?Ali? M. Sacco, 16, of 27 Lee Road, Barrington, RI, died December 10, 2003 at home. Born in Boston, MA on July 30, 1987, she was the daughter of Samuel and Ann-Marie Perry Sacco of Barrington, RI. Ali was in her 3rd year at Portsmouth Abbey School, where she was a Dean?s List Student. She was a graduate from St. Luke?s in Barrington, RI. Ali was active in Model UN. Ali won the 2003 Pell International Affairs Essay Contest. She was a member of the field hockey and 2002 JV Co-Captain and basketball teams, and she earned a Varsity Letter in softball. Ali won the State Science Fair when at St. Luke?s and also won Second Place in the International Invention Convention. Besides her parents, she leaves her paternal grandmother Lena Sacco of San Francisco, CA, formerly of Hudson, NY, her maternal grandmother Anne Perry of Worcester, MA, and her sister Libby Sacco of Barrington, RI, an aunt and several uncles and many loving cousins. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 10:00AM in the Portsmouth Abbey Church, Corys Lane Portsmouth, RI. Burial will follow in Barrington Cemetery on Nyatt Road Barrington, RI. Donations in her memory may be made to the Boston Children?s Heart Foundation, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, Attn: Leslie Smoot, M.D. Cardiology.Arrangements by Connors Funeral Home 55 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Tributes

Rita Zabielski - December 13, .. wrote on Dec 10, 2003:

"Ali was a beautiful young woman with many special qualities. She and her loving family are in our prayers. Rita and Bob"

Brianna Carter - December 12, .. wrote on Dec 10, 2003:

"Mr. and Mrs. Sacco, I also graduated this past year from the Abbey. I didn't play on any of the same teams with Ali, but I did know her and I remember her as very nice person. Everytime I saw her I would say hi. Im very sorry for your loss...she will be missed by many..."

The Chace Family - December 11.. wrote on Dec 10, 2003:

"Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sacco & Libby, We were all very sad to hear about Ali. She was such a joy. It's not everyday you meet someone like her. Before our Dad passed away he reminded us that we'll all be together again someday. We are praying for you. Love, Pat, Catherine, and George Chace"

Shannon Maher - December 11, 2.. wrote on Dec 10, 2003:

"Mr. and Mrs. Sacco, I graduated from Portsmouth Abbey this past year. During my time there I played basketball and softball with Ali. She was a wonderful person and I am so glad that I had the pleasure of knowing her. She was an amazing girl and a great person to be around. I am so sorry for your loss and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Shannon Maher"

Peter Troy - December 11, 2003.. wrote on Dec 10, 2003:

"Sam & Ann Marie, I realize that there are no words Mary or I could say to comfort. You are in our thoughts. All our children got extra hugs last night and I am sure they have no idea why. Mary & Pete Troy"