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Vincent Bassi Obituary
August 11, 1915 - October 4, 2010
Vincent Bassi passed away peacefully at the age of 95, at his home in Sherman Oaks, where he had lived for more than 60 years. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, the son of Giuseppe Bassi and Maria Luisa Robbio Bassi who were both born in Pietravairono, Italy. Vincent was the second youngest of nine brothers and sisters, all of whom preceded him in death. Vincent attended Brown University and served in the Air Force during World War II in the Hebrides, as a Cryptic Clerk. For many years he ran a shirt manufacturing business, Bassi California, in downtown Los Angeles. He had numerous interests in life including photography, the Japanese language and culture and gardening. He was a kind and generous man, devoting his life to the care of his parents, widowed sisters, their children and other nieces and nephews. Many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews who will greatly miss his wonderful sense of humor and his warm generous nature survive him. Services were private.
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Lisa Jaworski
October 17, 2010
I loved my Great Uncle Vinnie so much! He took my Grandmother Rose in after her husband died when she was only 32 years old. How many Brothers would do that? So for all of my life he was more like a Grandfather to me and that's how I viewed him. My heart is so sad, but I know that he is in heaven with his beloved Parents, Brothers and Sisters. I will miss him very much.
He had such a great witty sense of humor. We would sit at the kitchen table and talk and laugh for hours. He loved to tell me stories about our family and the past. Vinnie enjoyed spending his time at his desk and when he was younger he loved his favorite chair in the living room where he watched sports and the news. In his later years he enjoyed crossword puzzles, novels and solataire. Although he wouldn't always admit it, Vinnie loved it when anybody in his family came for a visit. He lived for his family and loved each and every one of us beyond measure. I spoke with him a few days before he passed away and his last words to me were, "I love you." I will treasure that for the rest of my days. God Bless you Uncle Vinnie and rest in peace. Love, Lisa
October 16, 2010
Susan Jundanian
October 15, 2010
I'm shedding some tears as I fondly remember dear Vinnie, my father's boyhood friend. I enjoyed so many visits to Chandler Blvd. from the time I was a little girl. Now the two old pals are together again in Heaven.
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