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John NASSIF Obituary
NASSIF, John J.
John J. Nassif, 83, of Madison passed away Sunday (June 24, 2012) at Yale New Haven Hospital. John was born July 26, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a son of the late John J. Sr. and Frances K. (Yazbek) Nassif. In addition to his wife of 52 years, Dolores (Willhide) Nassif John is survived by a son John J. Nassif III and his wife Robbin of Madison, and four daughters, Frances Tanney and her husband Jim of Maple Glen, PA, Dolores (Dee) Newton and her husband Jon of West Hartford, Elizabeth Huntington and her husband Charles of Wethersfield and Veronica Grimes and her husband David of O'Fallon, Missouri. He is also survived by his grandchildren John Tanney and fiancé Kelly O'Connell, Kerry and Megan Tanney, Hannah, Samuel and Melanie Newton, Emma and Abigail Huntington, Camille and David (Will) Grimes, step-grandchildren David Kenning and wife Emily (Proctor) and Justin Kenning, step-great grandchildren Hope and John Kenning, sisters Betty Nassif and Aileen (Nassif) Maroon and many cousins, nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his brother Michael A. Nassif. A graduate of Cathedral Latin High School, Cleveland, Ohio and a graduate of John Carroll University, University Heights, Ohio, John also attended Cleveland Marshall Law School. He proudly served in the 37th Infantry Division, Ohio Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1953 at the rank of Master Sergeant. John worked 45 years in public relations, advertising and sales promotion for various agencies and manufacturers, most notable of which are Winchester, Sturm Ruger and Colt. During the early years of his career, he was an active outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing, and trap and skeet as well as an advocate for Ducks Unlimited. He is remembered most for his sense of humor, vibrant personality, pride in his Lebanese heritage and his devotion to his family.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 28 at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret Catholic Church, Academy Street, Madison on Friday, at 10 a.m. with Committal to follow at West Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions to American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 or a charity of your choice in memory of John J. Nassif. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomemadison.com to view memorial tributes.
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December 29, 2012
Somehow today seems harder than others. Just want to let you know how much we miss you . Christmas wasnt the same without you . We love you and miss you so very much
Chris DePellegrini
July 1, 2012
Dear Nassif Family,
Thank you for sharing John with us at Colt Firearms. He always had a kind word, a smile or a joke to tell. It was a pleasure knowing him.
May your memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Chris DePellegrini
Former Colt Employee
June 29, 2012
To the Huntington and Newton families, So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. May the memories you share bring you some comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Deb and Tom Kasper
June 29, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We worked with John at Ramset. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Dot & Hank Benedict
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Charles Rhodes
June 28, 2012
Dear Dee,
We send you our deepest sympathy and happily recall the many days working and spending time with John. Charlie & Sharlene Rhodes
June 28, 2012
Dolores, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will truly miss seeing him drive up and down the street ever keeping vigilant watch on all of us neighbors. May all your memories bring you comfort now and in the days ahead. with sincerest sympathy, Sharon Davis and Tom Drennen
June 28, 2012
Dear Dolores, Keith and I send our deepest sympathy. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ann Taylor, Fort Ashby, WV
Adrian Wisting
June 28, 2012
Dear John,Robbin and Family,
Walter and I were terribly saddened to hear of the passing of your dear father. May you be comforted by precious memories, the love of family and friends, and the tender embrace of God our Father.
Karin Craig
June 27, 2012
To All of the Nassifs, I have many fond memories of being in your home on Ivy Island when Dee Dee and I were in HS. Always lots of laughter and fun. More recently, I'd see your parents around town and they'd never fail to make my day. My your happy memories and remembrances of a life very well-lived comfort you at this time. With love to all,
Shellie Pickering
June 27, 2012
Prayers for the entire Nassif family. I am a friend of Veronica's in Missouri and I have heard many stories about you all and her Dad. Thinking of you all as you lay your loved one to rest.
Wendy Lockner
June 27, 2012
To all the Nassifs - my deepest condolences. I have fond memories of your dad/husband from when Fran and I hung around together as teenagers - always had a smile and something nice to say and I always felt welcome in your home.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy Weber Lockner
Lynn Stout Paparella
June 27, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Nassif family.
I worked with John for a short time while I was on a temporary assignment at Winchester in the early eighties. I haven't seen for thirty years but have never forgotten his great smile, raucous sense of humor and his ridiculously funny giggle! He knew how to enjoy himself, and he spread his joie de vivre to those around him.
We had many fabulous conversations about the joys of Middle Eastern cuisine and I never fail to think of him when I eat baklava or stuffed grape leaves!
John was a lovely man and I feel blessed to have known him.
American Heart Association
June 27, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Gail Benson
June 26, 2012
John and Robbin and family, my heart goes out to you on the loss of your father. May your memories of a wonderful man comfort you in the weeks and months ahead.
June 26, 2012
Dear Dolores: You and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May all of your wonderful memories bring you comfort. With sincerest sympathy, Cindy Richar
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