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James Michael Jr.
James M. Vassar Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at his home in Sylvania Township. Jim was born July 18, 1968, in Toledo, OH to Michael and Marcia Vassar. He was a graduate of Fort Collins High School in Fort Collins, CO and received his Bachelors of Human Resource Management Degree from the Ohio State University. Jim began his career in the worker's compensation industry in 1993 as a marketing rep at OCS Management and eventually became vice president of claims services. He started V&A Risk Services in 2003 where he served as president. Jim was a member of Downtown Toledo Rotary, was past-president of the Toledo Area Human Resource Association, and received the 20 under 40 Award in 2005. He was an avid golfer and a huge fan of OSU Buckeyes and the Detroit Red Wings. Jim's greatest love was his family. He was very active in the lives of his children and was a huge supporter of their athletics. He was very charismatic and outgoing. To Jim there were no strangers, only potential friends.
Jim is survived by his loving wife, Leslie; sons, Jacob and Sammy; sisters, Amy (Ray) Heitland, Michele (Greg) Robinson, Heather (Pat) Campbell, Bridget Westley, Jenny (Ed Carbary) Westley, and Jennifer Mabry; brothers, Zak (Emilie) Vassar, Mike (Linda) Mabry, Chris (Michelle) Westley, and Josh (Cheryl) Westley; parents, Marcia (Chuck) Mabry and Michael (Kathleen) Vassar; in-laws, Jim and Elaine Judy; Jennifer (Philip) Adornetto and Jeff (Nikea) Judy, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Betty Spreng, and John and Clara Vassar.
Visitation will be on Friday, June 14, 2013, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave. (funeral home is accessible from westbound Sylvania only), where services will be on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Brain Tumor Association, 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Ste. 550 Chicago, IL 60631 (abta.org). Online condolences may be shared at
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Niecy Lanier
June 24, 2013
Man this saddened me. He was such a good person and he was fair to me whenever I had a problem and easy to talk to. He will be greatly missed I have no to agrue with for Sports anymore. He hired me at OCS Management. Great person. Prayers to the family
Tom Hahn
June 20, 2013
Mike I just caught this and am just shocked. Please accept my sincere my sympathies for your loss.
June 17, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with the Vassar family at this difficult time. John & Jo Grosjean
Amy Parker
June 16, 2013
Our prayers for your strength and healing in the days ahead are with you. Peace and love, The Parker Family
Shawn & Victoria Simms
June 14, 2013
Leslie, Jacob and Sammy, our hearts are heavy since we learned of Jim's passing. Jim always had encouraging words to say whenever he saw me and we would talk sports of course. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless.
lisa johnson
June 13, 2013
My condolences to the Vassar family. I worked with him at OCS Management. He was a wonderful boss and person.
Yarder Family
June 13, 2013
Jim, you are a man we will never forget for all the days of our lives. Your presence in our lives will be forever felt. Until we meet again.
Wendi Bretzloff
June 12, 2013
I'm so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. He always had a big smile and kind words. Many prayers for his family at this difficult time.
June 12, 2013
I'm sadden to hear of Jim's passing. We became friends through Rotary. Jim always had an abundance of energy and kept thigs moving. Good Bless his family.
Janie & John Grady
June 12, 2013
Jim was, quite simply, one of the finest men we have ever had the privilege of knowing. Deepest condolences to Leslie and the boys, Mike, and all of Jim's family and many, many friends.
Lloyd Grant
June 12, 2013
Jim m' boy we met several decades ago ... I always loved your light hearted, enjoyable approach to life ...and the honesty and strength of your word! may your family [and friends] remember that big smile, and the good times, and carry you in our hearts ...
anonymous name
June 12, 2013
I am so sorry, I didn't really know James but I know Sammy. My heart goes out to his family. Life is short and you have to live it to the fullest, and I am sure that is what he did. Stay strong! Stand tall! and remember you are never alone.
MICHAEL L. FRIEDMAN
June 12, 2013
LESLIE AND FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU, LIFE IS SO VERY SHORT, AND HOW WELL I KNOW, I CHEATED DEATH ON JUNE 21ST 2008, AND AGAIN MY HEART GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. MAY JIM REST IN PEACE AND GOD BLESS. I HOPE TO MEET JIM SOME DAY AND WE BOTH CAN CHEER ON THE BUCKS....SEE YOU AT WALKER THIS WEEKEND.
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