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Arthur Bascomb Obituary
Brookfield, CT: 65, of Brookfield, CT, passed away on Thursday, July 17th, 2014. Arthur grew up on Grand Island, NY. He graduated from Grand Island High School and then attended the University of Toledo, OH, where he played football for the Rockets during their 35 consecutive win streak, which currently ranks as the fifth-longest in major college football. He later coached at Heidelberg University before returning to Toledo as a coach. After turning in the pigskin, he went on to become an accomplished executive in the Paper Industry for over 30 years.
Arthur is survived by his spouse, Jean Page; his daughters, Ame Bascomb-Damaso and Laura Bascomb-Werth; step sons, Jay Page & Christopher Page; grandchildren, Isobel & Oliver Werth, and Nola & Killian Page; and sister, Bette Dickey. Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Arthur Bascomb; mother, Dorothy Gunn Bascomb; and brother, Robert Charles Bascomb.
A memorial celebration will be held in Brookfield, CT on Saturday, July 26th 2014. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations are made to a charity of your choice in Arthur's memory. Please send your memories of Artie for the family to share at the memorial celebration to: [email protected]
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Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Bascomb
David Little
January 15, 2023
Artie and I met in Alleghany State Park ...when my Parents and my ssiter would vacation in the Park ....we were generally well behaved but got into trouble once cutting a tree near a power line ....Subsequently my Parents (we lived in Welland ,Ontario ) met up socially with Artie's family and his Grandma ...we were good friends for the time we lived close by ...but lost touch after we moved ....although late ....it saddens me to see people i knew pass on ...All my best to the family David
Lee Tetkowski
July 15, 2019
I still live in the house we built across the street from the Bascombs. The memories never stop--so many days, and years of living and growing and helping and laughing as our two families merged. Flowers and plants live on.
Isabel (Isie) DeMars
August 11, 2014
To the Bascomb family: I just heard the terrible news on the loss of a wonderful person, friend, husband, father to all of you. I am sorry for the loss and I pray that the fond memories of Art's life will keep you going during the tough days.
Mary Chesia
July 27, 2014
Rest in peace Artie. A hell uva a football college career. A handsome man too. You will be missed. God bless all your family and may he give you all his grace and peace during this difficult time.
Lee Tetkowski
July 26, 2014
Artie was two years old when we began to build our house across the street from the Bascombs. Diane and he were four days apart in age, and our families grew together through those years, and became very close. We have so many strong memories of playing and working and helping during many stages of life! Dear Jean, sincere condolences.
John Dennis
July 26, 2014
Sorry to hear about Artie's passing, my condolences. I played football with Artie in High School and college. He was a very great guy. I remember the spaghetti dinner he had for the football team at his mom's house on Grand Island.
Nancy Hogue Capsuto
July 25, 2014
My condolences to Artie''s family. One of my favorite childhood memories involved Artie: he took me for a long ride on his horse...the only time I ever rode a horse without someone else holding the reins and leading me around for 15 minutes. He was a very nice kid and sounds like he grew into a fabulous man. Not surprising. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Richard OBrien
July 24, 2014
Dear Jean- I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of my very good friend. I thank God I had the opportunity to talk to Art the day before he passed. Even when he was fighting his own battles he was concerned about the health of my son, his godson Patrick. Art was my good friend for 50 years. I will always remember the many
great times together especially St. Patrick's Day. I also had the honor of working with Art for 20 years at Unisource. My deepest sympathy to Amy, Laura and You....Artie will be missed and I will always hold fond memories of him. Rich OBrien
Maryjo and Damian Courtin
July 23, 2014
Art was a brilliant man with a rugged exterior that belied a heart of gold. He was a major influence on my career as well as plenty of others, an invaluable friend and resource through the years and across the miles.
Godspeed, Art, you will be present forever in the hearts of many. Our most sincere condolences to your family for an unfathomable loss.
Bonnie mielke-Spacone
July 22, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Arties passing. We lived on the same rd on Grand Island. We all had alot of fun growing up there. We all played football pn Dave Stamlers corner of lot..even thou us girls didn't know what we were doing.I think we just wanted to hang with the boys. Again I'm so sorry R.I.P. Artie
Nora Franklin
July 22, 2014
We are so sorry and sad for you guys. We love you so much and will miss seeing your dad at all his fun family functions.
Scott Wert
July 21, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. Some of my best memories as a kid involved Uncle Artie. He was a great guy, a warm and loving person and a great leader. He will be missed.
Mike and Suzette Berger
July 21, 2014
Dear Jean,
We will miss Artie's strength and smile. Our thoughts are frozen and we don't know what to say other than we were blessed to know such an amazing man. We will be thinking of you and sorry to miss the memorial. Please accept our condolences.
Dave Carlson
July 21, 2014
Jean, My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Art at Unisource. I will miss Art and the passion he brought to everything he did.
Tory Cruse
July 21, 2014
Jean. I am so sorry for your loss. Art was a mentor and a great friend. I will miss him.
Tory Cruse
July 21, 2014
Jean. I am so sorry for your loss. Art was mentor and a great friend. I will miss him.
Keven Loveland
July 21, 2014
I had the honor to work with Artie when he was President of Seneca Paper. He gave me an opportunity that I will never forget. He was a great mentor and friend. He will be missed.
Patti Henry
July 21, 2014
My sincere condolences to Art's family. I worked with Art when he was With Seneca Paper and Unisource. Wonderful and kind hearted. A leader that listened and valued input from all. I enjoyed working for Art. I have the highest regard for him. He will certainly be missed.
July 21, 2014
Our condolences to the family. Have fond memories of our school years together at Grand Island.
Jim and Daryl Schaefer (Paducah, Kentucky)
July 21, 2014
Sorry for your loss. We have memories of Artie during our school years on Grand Island.
Daryl and Jim Schaefer ( Paducah Kentucky)
July 21, 2014
Jeanie and your entire family, tina and I are praying so hard for all of you, we all loved art, he will be sorely missed, actually irreplaceable to me, he offer me guidance and support in the 5 years I worked with him, our deepest sympathies are with you all, pat and tina McGrath, may god bless you all, especially art
Artie Party!!
July 21, 2014
Artie loved music, loved to dance, and loved to party and will be extremely missed! Love to you all! Jim & Gail
Colin Smith
July 21, 2014
Grand Island Hi football practice oftentimes saw Art lead Rob White & myself out the dressing room door, ahead of the team, running pell mell at the tackling dummies to send them flying in all directions. We all loved football & coach Gene Masters who inspired us, just as Art must have later, as a coach & manager, inspired others.
Philip Cahill
July 21, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Art at Seneca Paper and Unisource. Arts leadership and dedication to everyone who worked for him was an inspiration to all of us. Those of use in the sales force will never forget Art's support and friendship. Arthur Bascomb was one of us we always said.
Thank you Art for all you did for me and my family. My condolences to the Bascomb family.
Phil Cahill Binghamton, New York
stanley kubik
July 20, 2014
pat and I were so sorry to hear of art's passing. we always enjoyed doing things with him. he was a warm, caring person that will be missed by both of us. he was a business associate of mine but I always considered him to be a true friend. our hearts go out to jean and family.
Mel Passarelli
July 20, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of you loss. Art was a dear family friend and one of my brother's best friends. I played golf with him a few years ago, and it was great to see him. He was a great person!
Roland Vogel
July 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Arties Family! Will hold Fond memories forever!
Winanne Conway
July 20, 2014
Dear Jean, Bette and all the family - I am so sorry to hear of Art's passing! My heart goes out to you all.
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