Philip L. Jasset

1926 - 2016

Philip L. Jasset, a lifelong Newton resident passed away on July 1, 2016. He was 89. Phil graduated from Newton High School and Newton Jr. College and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He worked for Genalco in Newton and then was a sales rep for New England Concrete Pipe and Northeast Concrete Product for over 50 years. He worked as a lobbyist and was an honorary member of the board of directors of UCANE, Utility Contractors Assoc of New England. Phil was devoted to his family and enjoyed attending his grandsons events. He was a coach and member of the board of directors of Newton North Little League and had also coached basketball teams and was a cub Scout leader. Phil was the husband of the late Diane (Baird) Jasset. He was the loving father of Philip L. Jasset Jr. and his wife Deborah of Newton and Douglas B. Jasset and his wife Marie of Norwood and the proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Alexander, Wayne, Philip, Douglas and Brian Jasset. His funeral will be from the Eaton & Mackay Funeral Home 465 Centre St Newton Corner on Wed July 6 at 9:30 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady Help of Christians Church at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Tues 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers a donation in memory of Phil to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284-9168 would be appreciated.