Avis de décès de Joseph-Francis Bassett

Joseph Francis BassettLowell native, Air Force vet; 78 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Joseph Francis Bassett passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Lowell, MA on March 15, 1931. Joe will be remembered as a loving husband and father.He had numerous friends, and he was a hard worker. He and his unique sense of humor will be missed very much.After serving for 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, he retired to Corpus Christi, working at Padre Island Investment Corporation, and Padre Isles Country Club.He is preceded in death by his parents, Cyrus andMabel Bassett, and his brother, Robert (Bob) Bassett (Margaret).He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Maria Jesus Bassett; one daughter, Violet Bassett-Mathy (Jay Mathy) of Alpine, CA; two sons, Richard Bassett (Aida) and Michael Bassett, both of Corpus Christi, TX; his two grandchildren, Joshua and Marbella Bassett; his brother, Cyrus W. (Bill) Bassett (Mary), of Jericho, VT.Nephews and nieces include David (Lynda), Kathleen, Douglas (Stephanie), Michael, Robert (Marilyn), Martha (Thomas), Thomas (Carol), Mary, Ann (Richard); and numerous other family members.BASSETT -- Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010. A bible based talk will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2010, at the Reid Chapel. Entombment will follow at Seaside Memorial Park, 4357 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, (361) 992-9411. To view guestbook, share memories and leave condolences, please visit www.seasidefuneral.com