David William Hasson, 79, of Newington, CT and Plano, TX died on January 17, 2014.He was born to the late Francis and Ann (Halloran) Hasson on April 30, 1934, in Hartford, CT. Dave graduated from Bulkley High School (1952), Trinity College (1958) and the University of Connecticut, School of Law (1962). Dave spent the majority of his career in Council's Office and other managerial posts at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. Before joining Pratt and Whitney he was a Seaman in the United States Coast Guard and a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dave was an active member of Saint Mary Parish in Newington, where he was a lector and CCD teacher for many years. He was a founding member of Catholic's United for the Faith in Hartford. While his sons were young, he was a youth basketball coach for the Newington Parks and Recreation Department. Dave spent nearly every August relaxing at his cottage on Peaks Island, ME. His love of Island life grew and after an early retirement, he moved to Bald Head Island, NC. There he was a volunteer fireman and active member of the Island government, as well as a Board member of the Bald Head Island Conservancy. Dave had two passions. He was a voracious reader and collector of first edition books. Through his reading, he became fascinated with mountain climbing. He climbed many of the highest peaks in North and South America and in 1990 climbed to 22,000 feet and within 4000 feet of the peak of Mount Everest.

Dave is survived by his four sons; Christopher and his wife Venera and Douglas and his wife Anna of Newington, Gregory and his wife Gail of Plano, TX and Stuart and his wife Deirdre of Marietta, GA. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Jacob, Gabrielle, Luke, Oliver, Madeline, Aiden, Wyatt and Wallis. He was pre-deceased by his brother Francis (Frank) Hasson of Manchester. A Mass of Christian burial for Dave will take place on Friday, January 24th, at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Mary's Church, 626 Willard Ave., Newington. He will be laid to rest in Rose Hill Memorial Park in Rocky Hill immediately following the Mass. There will be no calling hours. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 19, 2014.

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Kathleen Hurley

January 27, 2014

Chris, Greg, Stu, and Doug, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a huge part of Peaks Island for me, as an adult and child, and he will be greatly missed. Lots of wonderful memories at Hadlocks Cove! He was a very kind, thoughtful man, and I looked forward to seeing him every summer. My thoughts are with you and your families, this is a sad loss

Maura Hurley Chapey

January 27, 2014

Chris, Greg, Stu and Doug,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your wonderful father. The Hurleys have such fond childhood memories of spending our summers on Peaks with the Hasson boys. Your dad was always such a gentleman and would always take the time to ask us about our lives from year to year. Even when I became an adult and he would insist I call him Dave, I couldn't bring myself to do it....he deserved the respect of being addressed as Mr. Hasson. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. XO

Michael Hurley

January 27, 2014

What a great man! I'll never forget the log cabin on Peaks and riding the mini bikes on the dirt road leading to the cabin. We had some great times on Peaks with the Hasson family and Dave made it all happen. My condolences to the entire Hasson family.

January 24, 2014

Mr. Gai and I are very sad to hear of your dad!s passing our sympathy is extended to you guys and all of your families. Love you.

Nancy Bonczek

January 23, 2014

My sincere sympathy to u all. He was a good man and Frank's best friend. May he rest in peace.

January 23, 2014

My sincere sympathy to u all. He was a good man. May he rest in peace!

Boleyn Hasson

January 21, 2014

Remembering holidays at Uncle Dave's house, spending days playing with the boys...the best ones ever during my childhood. Uncle David was an amazing man, and precious to my father, his best friend as well as his brother. I like to think that they are together again. Chris, Greg, Doug & Stu, my deepest sympathies to you.

With love.

Kimberly Sanders Spera

January 21, 2014

On behalf of President/Chief Administrator David Eustis and the entire Northwest Catholic High School community, I offer my deepest sympathy on the passing of David Hasson.

Because his grandchildren, Oliver Hasson '16 and Maddie Hasson '17, are cherished members of our school family, we feel that David was, too, and we mourn his death along with all those who love him.

Please know that we are holding Oliver, Maddie and all of David's family very close to our hearts this week, and that we will include David on the prayer list at our next school-wide Mass. We are very sorry for your loss.

~ Kimberly Sanders Spera, Director of Communications, Northwest Catholic High School

Bob & Claire Dahl

January 20, 2014

May the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time. Dave will be missed on Peaks Island and as one of the Peaks Pitch Players !!

January 18, 2014

Remembering the great spirit of a wonderful man who was a dear friend and neighbor. May he rest in peace with the angels. Love from the James Titus Family

Newington Memorial Funeral Home

January 19, 2014

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

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