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Samuel

(I.)

Kassman

Obituary

Samuel I. Kassman, 87 years old, life-long resident of Columbia, CT, died of a brief, courageous battle with esophageal cancer on July 4, 2013. Born February 28, 1926 in Hartford, CT., son of late Max and Annie (Strauss) Kassman. Sam’s wife of 35 years, A. Marilyn (Merin) Kassman, predeceased him in 1985. He is survived by: his daughters, Robin Kassman-Jacobson (husband Mark) of New York City, and Lori Kassman (Heon) of Lebanon, CT; his loving grandchildren, Max and Allie Jacobson, and Montana Heon; sister-in-law, Shirley Kassman; and, nieces and nephews, Edward, Steven, and Abby Harned, Linda and Ray Topple. He also was predeceased by his brothers, Barney and Morris Kassman; in-laws, Sam and Rhesha Topple; and, son-in-law, Raymond Heon (November 19, 2012).

Sam attended the one-room schoolhouse on West Street, graduated from Windham High School (1943), and continued to complete the UCONN agricultural program. He was a member of the congregation Agudas Achim Synogogue in Columbia, Beckish Senior Center, Columbia Volunteer Fire Department, and 67-year member of the American Legion’s Post 19.

Sam was a proud Coast Guard Veteran during WWII on the USS Casper, later attending his military reunions all over the USA. Sam, a local entrepreneur in the 1940s-1960s, owned and operated local businesses: Texaco gas station in the Center of Columbia and the Lighthouse Restaurant at the intersection of Rt. 6 & Rt. 66. Sam retired after a 25-year stint at United Technologies.

His wit and sense of humor definitely will be remembered.

The family extends special thanks to Dr. Barry and her staff for years of great care. Thanks also to Denise from the VNA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 26, Columbia, CT 06237. Kindly, please do not send flowers to the family.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 8, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the United Brethren of Hebron Synagogue, 10 Church St., Hebron, with Cantor Maran officiating. Interment will follow in the United Brethren of Hebron Cemetery, Mansfield. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Samuel, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm

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From: Robin jacobson

From NYC, Ct

Posted On: July 5, 2013

Miss him already.

From: Robin kassman

From New York, Ny

Posted On: July 5, 2013

Too many.

From: Therese Loree

From Willimantic, Ct

Posted On: July 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.

From: Bill Ayer

From Windham, CT

Posted On: July 6, 2013

Only knew Sam the last few years as I met with him and his friends at MacDonald's in Willimantic once a week. Great stories from a great guy. I already have missed him the past few weeks. So long Sam. You will be missed.

From: alexina

From north windham, ct

Posted On: July 6, 2013

Go in peace Sam,a very special man who raised two very strong woman ,who in turn raised very strong and caring children.So rest now Sam you did a very good job with the life you were given.Will always remember how kind you were to me. Alexina(Pauline) Haynes

From: Belle Zucker

From Manchester, CT, CT

Posted On: July 6, 2013

Thinking of those wonderful days with the Zuckers, Rosens and Kassmans of happy days in Columbia.

From: Jean-Guy Heon

From Prevost, Qc.

Posted On: July 7, 2013

Peace be with you and your family...

The jgheon family.

From: Kurt Lessenger and Karen Lewis

From Columbia, ct

Posted On: July 7, 2013

Our thoughts go out to your family. Our families go back a long way. Dad and Sam shared so many things over the many years, working in real estate together, the holidays, playing cards, and at the Beckish Center. Every time we ran into him he wanted to know how dad was. It seems like yesterday we hugged at dads passing last year. A generation that will be missed and loved forever.

From: Cathy Jones

From Willimantic, CT

Posted On: July 8, 2013

My deepest sympathy to your family at this sad time. Sam was a joy to talk to glad I was able to know him... God Bless

From: Donna Gray

From Coventry, CT

Posted On: July 12, 2013

God bless you Sam, rest in peace. We shared a lot of laughs over the years at the Beckish Senior Center. And the stories he could tell! My deepest sympathy to Laurie and Robin and all the grandchildren. He was intensely proud of each and every one of you.

From: Mark Bocash

From Boston, MA

Posted On: July 8, 2013

My Deepest Condolences to your family.He is finally at peace with
Marilyn.

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