Hazel Van Tassel

HAZEL VAN TASSEL Was born on September 8, 1910 in Yonkers, New York to James and Josephine Conners. Her death, on April 16,2006 was peaceful. Hazel was predeceased by her parents, siblings, husband, Douglas; son, Robert, and grandson, Conor. She is survived by her son, Bruce and his wife, Pam; grandchildren, Peter Van Tassel and Michele Gonelli; great-grandsons, Tyler and Jake Gonelli; daughter-in-law, Natalie Van Tassel and a host of nephews and neices. She is loved by Eileen and Denis Baylor. Hazel spent the first 60 years of her life in Yonkers, where she worked in social services at Yonkers General Hospital and was active in Sacred Heart Church. She and Doug retired to Florida and moved to Oakland in 1982 to be near their grandchildren. She was a member of St. Theresa's parish. In 1997 she moved to Mercy Retirement, enjoying the social interaction that she missed after Douglas died. Hazel always enjoyed a good story, laughing easily and often She was also unusually sensitive to the feelings of others, all in all, a good freind. Services in her memory will be held at Mercy, 3431 Foothill Blvd.,on Thursday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Her family is deeply grateful to the staff of Mercy and of Pathways Hospice for their devotion to Hazel's comfort and care. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Mercy Retirement and Care Center, 3431 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, CA 95601.