Edward Michael Sacchet

Edward “Eddie” Michael Sacchet, 85, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, passed away on March 29th, 2022. He is remembered fondly by his family for bringing a worldly perspective to their lives. Although he was born on September 28, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, Eddie spent his formative years in Washington D.C., where he attended McKinley Technical High School. Eddie was an accomplished academic. He received a full scholarship to George Washington University, where he obtained his BA in Government Service. After serving his country in the U.S. Army, Eddie further pursued his education at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies in Bologna, Italy and Washington DC, where he received his MA in International Studies in 1960. His ability to speak five different languages contributed to his lifetime career with the U.S. Department of State, starting in 1961. Eddie’s career took him overseas when he was stationed in Tananarive, Madagascar. He served in consular posts in Naples and Rome, Italy. At the height of his career, he served as Consul General in Marseille, France; Acting Ambassador in the Principality of Monaco; and later, Acting Ambassador in Martinique, French West Indies. Eddie’s last post was as Director of State Department Operations, National Archives in College Park, Maryland until he retired. Eddie received several academic and professional awards including Fellow of the Department of State, the Pearson Fellowship, and Congressional Fellow of the American Political Science Association. He was most honored to return to his ancestral home in the Dolomites in 2013 to receive recognition among the “Bellunesi che hanno onorato la provincia in Italia e nel Mondo,” a civic award for people of Belluno who have honored the province in Italy and in the world. In his personal life, Eddie was a masterful accordion player. In his youth he led a wedding band, recalling many folk tunes from his Italian heritage. Eddie also had a great appreciation for fine food and wine: He was made an honorary member of the Wine Guild of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France. Eddie joins his father, Pietro “Pete” Sacchet of Longarone, Belluno, Italy and his mother, Yolanda (Nadalet) Sacchet of Pennsylvania in heaven. He is survived by his beloved wife “Lizzie” of 46 years, Elizabeth (Priore) Sacchet. He is also survived by his sister, Frances (Sacchet) Petrillo of Silver Spring MD; his nephews, James Gregory Scull, Ormond Beach, FL and Peter Brian Scull, Silver Spring, MD along with their families; and many cousins and relatives in the U.S. and Italy. A viewing will be held for Eddie on April 8th from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, Jupiter, FL. A Mass will follow on April 9th at 11:00 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He will be laid to rest at Volusia Memorial Gardens in Ormond Beach, FL.

Edward Michael Sacchet

September 28, 1936 - March 29, 2022