Dominic Sacco

Sgt. Dominic (Nick) Joseph Sacco, 32, Ft. Riley, was killed Sunday, November 20, 2005 in Taji, Iraq.

Nick was born November 26, 1972 in Albany, NY, the son of William and Diane Ramandi Sacco. He graduated from Albany High School in 1991.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army on March 14, 1996. Nick was currently serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. He was a member of Alpha Company, 1st. Battalion, 13th Armor Regiment at Ft. Riley.

He enjoyed baseball and basketball, but most of all, spending time with his family.

Nick married Brandy Starin on March 27, 2003. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Anthony William Sacco; step-daughter, Elyssa Armstong both of the home; his parents; William and Diane Sacco, Leesburg, FL; and a sister, Lisa Livingston, Schotia, NY.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, December 2, 2005 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel's Memorial Park Cemetery. Sgt. Sacco will lie in state at the funeral home after 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 1, 2005. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Anthony Sacco Memorial Fund, C/O Capital Federal Savings, 700 S. Kansas, Topeka, Kansas 66603.