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- The Boston Globe
January 1, 2017
John F. Bassett
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BASSETT, John F. Of Milton, passed away December 27, 2016. Loving father of Lisa A. Bieling of Cohasset, Massachusetts, Andrea M. Smith of Pasadena, California and George J. Bassett of Littleton, Colorado. Son of the late George and Rose (Restieri) Bassett. Papa to seven beautiful grandchildren Allie, Rachel, Cameron, Caroline, Cole, Sam and Maya, uncle, cousin, and a dear friend to so many. For 57 years John enjoyed a successful career in the broadcasting industry. Affectionately known as 'J.B.', he will be sorely missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, Adams Street at Brook Road, Milton, Tuesday January 3 at 10:30 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, East Milton Square, Monday 4-7 p.m. Interment Milton Cemetery. For information and directions, www.dolanfuneral.com.
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August 3, 2006
John Francis Bassett
Occupation: broadcast executive
Born: Boston, July 24, 1924
Education: BA, Bowdoin College, 1949
Career: Program director WHDH, Inc., Boston, 1960-73; general manager Curt Gowdy Broadcasting, Lawrence, Massachusetts, 1973-
Civic: Board directors American Red Cross, 1987, Salvation Army, Lawrence, 1987. Served with U.S. Army, 1943-45, ETO.
Memberships: President Massachusetts Broadcasters' Association, Lawrence C. of C. (board directors). Lodges: Rotary.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Hobbies and Special Interests: Tennis
Family: son of George John and Rose Emilla (Restieri) B.; children: Lisa, Andrea, George.
Address: Office: Curt Gowdy Broadcasting, 462 Merrimack Street, Methuen, Massachusetts 01844-5804.
1930 Federal Census of Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts (8 April 1930)
George J. Bassett - 33 - Male - GR-GR-GR - Head - Draftsman Building Track (emigration 1912)
Rose - 30 - Female - IT-IT-IT - Wife - (emigration 1901)
John F. - 5-6/12 - Male - MA-GR-IT - Son
(Living at 31 Levans Street) (GR - Greece, IT - Italy)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1924 - 2016 (92 years)