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Salem Nassiff Obituary

NASSIFF, Salem E. "Sam" Salem E. "Sam" Nassiff, 85, of Manchester formerly of Winsted beloved husband of 58 years to Ann (Nahas) Nassiff died Wednesday, (August 23, 2006) at Hartford Hospital after a brief illness. Sam was born November 26, 1920 in North Adams, MA, son of the late Richard and Threase (Mitchell) Nassiff and had been a resident of Manchester since 1941. He was a graduate and received an associate degree from the Hartford Art School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. Sam was a photographer and longtime owner of the Nassiff Camera Shop & Studio on Main Street in Manchester. He was also an architectural designer and designed many buildings, churches, and cathedrals across the country including; St. Bridget Church in Manchester, G-Fox in Hartford, Macy's, Gimbals, the Hallmark Corporate Building in Kansas City, MO, the Cathedral of Baltimore, MD and he designed the desk of the Senate in Washington, DC. Sam was a communicant of St. Bartholomew Church in Manchester and assisted in its design. He was a former member of the Building Committee for the Town of Manchester. Sam was an avid golfer, ten-pin bowler and he loved to spend time walking on the beach. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and he will be remembered for all the lives he touched. Besides his wife, Ann he is survived by five loving daughters Joan Nassiff and her husband, Tim Duell of Manchester, Nancy Nassiff of Sarasota, FL, Theresa Nassiff of Manchester, Ellen Nassiff Shea of Bolton and Mary Ann Nassiff Demko and her husband, Mark Demko of Vernon; his eight special grandchildren that he was so proud of, Anessa Hamel, Luke Nassiff, Matthew and Christopher Dittmann, Jonathan and Dan Shea and Beau and Bailey Demko; two brothers, Richard Nassiff of Willimantic, and George Mitchell of Cape Cod, MA; two sisters, Marie Aroian of Manchester and Theresa Simon of Manchester; and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother, Fred Nassiff. Funeral services will be Monday, August 28, at 9 a.m. at Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main St. Manchester followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church, 45 Ludlow Road, Manchester. Burial with military honors will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manchester. Friends may call Sunday, Aug. 27th, 3-6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942 or St. Bartholomew Church 45 Ludlow Rd. Manchester, CT 06040 or to the Haitian Health Fund 97 Sherman St. Norwich, CT 06360. To sign the online guestbook or for directions to the funeral home www.holmes- watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 25, 2006.

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Annette Peck

September 14, 2006

To the Nassiff Family,

So sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. We always looked forward to seeing him at the camera shop. He was always so friendly and pleasant to talk to.

Sincerely, The Packard and Peck Families

Joe and Marilyn Hall

August 28, 2006

To the family of Sam Nassiff:





Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

John and Debbie Muro

August 28, 2006

To The Nassiff Family,








We were sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a very nice man and will be missed by all. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.

Charlie & Shirley Sabia

August 28, 2006

Mrs. Nassiff and Family,





Shirley and I were very saddened to hear of Sam's passing. We will miss him very much. We have so many fond memories of Sam. Especially, his photography. He was our wedding photographer and special guest at our reception.





I'll always remember the trips to the store to drop off film and discuss the events of the day.





We are sorry we could not attend the wake on Sunday we were out of town.





Please accept our deepest sympathy.

Peter & Ginny Lucchese/McPhee

August 27, 2006

Dear Nancy & Family,

We were saddened to hear of your dear Dad's passing. It's hard to think of life without our dear ones even though we know that your Dad will be working and serving on another plane. After reading all the condolence messages posted here it's plain to see that you and your family were very fortunate and blessed to have had such a wonderful Dad,husband, and friend. We send our love and warm thoughts to you.

Patricia Brown

August 27, 2006

Bill (my late husband) and I always enjoyed talking with Sam Nassiff. His wonderful smile and cheerfullness was such a special quality. Please know that you are all in prayers at this difficult time.

VERN HAUSCHILD

August 26, 2006

MRS NASSIFF AND FAMILY:

I WAS SADDENED TO LEARN OF SAM`S PASSING. HE WAS A GREAT GUY!

I REMEMBER THE MANY THINGS HE DID FOR THE EARLY ST. BART`S PARISH.

HE WAS PARTICULARLY HELPFUL TO ME WHEN WE WERE PREPARING OUR 25TH ANNIVERSARY BOOKLET FOR THE PARISH.I AM AMONG THOSE WHO SAY HE WAS A GREAT GUY!

SAM WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.

Jeff Brown

August 25, 2006

With Mr. Nassif's passing a huge library has been closed. Thanks you sir for instilling the photo bug in me.

Ernie & Sandy Heydenreich

August 25, 2006

May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time. With sincere sympathy in your loss.

Carol Urbanetti

August 25, 2006

It's difficult to think of a person who was nicer than Sam Nassiff. He had a smile and a kind word for everyone he met. He seemed genuinely happy and so satisfied with life. Your memories of him will be sweet indeed. It must have been wonderful to have had him for a dad.

Pat Mosher

August 25, 2006

Dear Family of Sam, We want to express our condolences to you all at this difficult time. Sam was a wonderful person and he will be missed by so many people. We will keep your entire family in our prayers. Love, Pat & Russ Mosher

Laureen Mainville

August 25, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. Main street will not be the same without Sam. Who will ask me every time I see him"Does it hurt to be so pretty?"Anne he would always say to me"Tell my wife I love her because she doesn't believe me when I tell her" I know you did. I will miss Sam very much. I was so fortunate to have know him for so long. I will never forget him. God Bless.

Holmes Funeral Home

August 25, 2006

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Kim & Dottie Leventhal

August 25, 2006

We are deeply sorry for your loss. He was a sincere, wonderful, gifted and generous individual. Please accept our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Eileen/Wayne Jacobs Sweeney

August 25, 2006

Our most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Sam Nassiff. We join you in grieving at the loss of such a wonderful human being. It is with great sorrow that we learned of Sam's passing. Sam was a delight to know and thoughts of him will bring joy each time they surface. We appreciate the contributions he made to our community but especially hold dear the personal kindnesses he bestowed with each encounter. The world is richer for Sam's having been here with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of his loved ones at this very sad time.

Sylvian E. Ofiara

August 25, 2006

Hope you get f16 from now on. God bless, Sinch

Raymond Hardy

August 25, 2006

Mr. Nassif,

You will be missed, but you're not too far away. Thank you for your open hearted friendship.

Carol Kittle

August 25, 2006

Mr. Nassiff was such a nice man, and an "Icon" in the town of Manchester. He was very well respected by all, and a very sweet man. Helpful to all who went into his shop, giving advise and teaching his gift to others. He will be missed.

Carol A. Kittle

Manchester

Allan Parkington

August 25, 2006

Mrs Nassiff & family:

My deepest sympathies & condolences are with you at this time. Sam was a great guy who will always be remembered.

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