Cornelius A. "Spot" MASTERSON

MASTERSON Cornelius A. "Spot" Cornelius A. "Spot" Masterson, 88, founder of the Submarine Veterans of Northwestern Ohio, passed away surrounded by his immediate family on Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Foundation Park Care Center. Mr. Masterson was a radio operator on the sub U.S.S. Spot in the Pacific Ocean, from 1943 to 1946. His passion for reuniting local survivors from World War II also came to including a submarine captain, from the German navy. This reflected a lifelong nature to be friendly and highly sociable towards all people. Another passion of Mr. Masterson's was the Toledo Mud Hens, which he had been a fan of since 1956. He was also very proud of his Irish heritage, as the grandson of immigrants, and truly possessed the Irish gift of gab. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Jeanne; son, Steven E. Masterson of Washington, DC; daughter, Marilynne Alspaugh of Toledo; one grandson; twin great-granddaughters and his favorite dog, Walter. May his memory and his kindness be long remembered. Blanchard-Strabler Funeral Home, 419-269-1111. Online condolences: blanchardstrabler.com