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John Robert "Jack" Bassett

Male 1927 - 2009  (82 years)

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  • Name John Robert "Jack" Bassett 
    Birth 7 Oct 1927  Albany, New York Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    _UID D995BF7E89856E45910D21CF9A7BE8685FC4 
    Death 4 Nov 2009  Vero Beach, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • lived in Vero Beach, Florida in June 2007.


      The Miami News, May 24, 1953
      Miss Ziegler Plans Rites on August 1

      Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Jayne Eileen Ziegler, daughter of Mrs. Robert Edwin Ziegler, 283 NE 55th Ter., and the late Mr. Ziegler, to John Robert Bassett, son of Mr. and Mrs. John O. Bassett, Albany, N.Y.
      The wedding will take place in Miami Aug. 1.
      The bride-elect attended the University of Miami and the University of Florida where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She took graduate work at Columbia University, and now is with Braun and Company in New York.
      Her fiancé was graduated from Albany High School and Union College. He served two years in the service and now is with Grey advertising Agency in New York.

      TC Palm, 6 Nov 2009
      John Robert “Jack” Bassett

      John Robert "Jack" Bassett, 82, died Nov. 4, 2009, at his home. He was born in Albany, N.Y., and was a winter resident of Vero Beach since 1981, coming from New Canaan, Conn. He became a full-time resident in 1992. Before retirement, he had a career in advertising and marketing in New York City. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Jane Bassett of Vero Beach; sons, Peter Bassett of San Francisco and Michael Bassett of New York City; daughter, Wendy Patrick of Minneapolis; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his twin sister, Jeanne. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of Indian River County, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. services: A private memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home and Crematory in Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at lowtherfuneralhome.com.

      NCAdvertiser.com, Thursday, 12 November 2009
      John Robert Bassett

      John Robert “Jack” Bassett, a former New Canaan resident, died at his home in Vero Beach, Fla., on November 4. He was 82.

      Mr. Bassett was born in Albany, N.Y., on October 7, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. John O. Bassett. After a career in advertising and marketing in New York City, he retired to Vero Beach after living in New Canaan for many years.

      In addition to his parents, Mr. Bassett was predeceased by his twin sister Jeanne.

      He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jane; sons Peter of San Francisco, Calif., and Michael of New York City; daughter Wendy Patrick and her husband, Matthew, of Minneapolis, and five grandchildren: Matthew Bassett Mollie Bassett, Reilly Patrick, and Bunny and Lulu Henault-Bassett.

      There will be visitation. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

      Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of IRC, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
    Person ID I11401  14B Jean Besset of Quebec
    Last Modified 30 Jan 2014 

    Father John Orrill Bassett,   b. 25 Apr 1900, Cadyville, New York Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Mar 1976, Medical Center of Western Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Margaret 
    Family ID F2434  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jayne Eileen Ziegler 
    Marriage 1 Aug 1953  Miami, Florida Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Peter Bassett
     2. Michael Bassett
     3. Living
    Family ID F4376  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart