Steve J. Wassie

CONNEAUT — Steve J. Wassie, age 87, of Conneaut, died early Monday morning, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Villa at the Lake, with his sons at his side.
Steve was born Jan. 7, 1922, in Conneaut, the son of Michael and Mary (Betory) Wassie Sr.
He was a 1940 graduate of Conneaut High School and went on to work at the Conneaut News Herald for one year. Steve entered the United States Army in October of 1942 and served in the 13th Airborne Division as a Corporal until he was honorably discharged in December of 1945. He returned to the Conneaut News Herald and later became the Superintendent of Photo Composition until his retirement, after 42 years of service.
Steve was a member of St. Mary / St. Frances Cabrini Parish and the Knights of Columbus Council #627. He worked for many years at St. Mary Church bingo and was also a Eucharist Minister and Usher. Steve was always the first to open the church and the last one to close it. He also performed maintenance duties and handyman services at St. Mary Church. Steve enjoyed crossword puzzles and years ago played tennis. He was also an avid walker. Steve loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ida in 2005, whom he married Nov. 3, 1951 at St. Mary Church; an infant daughter, Rebecca Wassie; a sister, Mary Bean; and three brothers, Vincent, John and Mike Wassie.
Steve is survived by three sons, Father Stephen Wassie of Jefferson, David (Mary Joan) Wassie of Conneaut and Gregory (Rita) Wassie of Conneaut; six grandchildren, Christopher Wassie, Kevin Wassie, Tonya (and Grant) Bennett, Greg Wassie Jr, Jonathan Wassie and Zachary Wassie; and three great-grandchildren, Clayton, Kenzie and Colt; and a sister, Bette Scully of Conneaut.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 Noon, Friday, Jan. 8th, at St. Mary Church, 480 State St., Conneaut, with Father Stephen Wassie, of St. Andrew Church, officiating and Father Raymond Thomas, of St. Mary / St. Frances Cabrini Parish, presiding. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Conneaut.
Calling Hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 7th, at RAISIAN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 581 Harbor St., Conneaut.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary / St. Frances Cabrini Capital Campaign Fund. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Obituary and condolences at www.raisianfuneralhome.com and starbeacon.com.