George W. Bassett Jr.'s Obituary
George W. Bassett, Jr., 72, of Taylors, SC and formerly of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on April 18, 2015 in Williamsburg, VA. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late George and Norma (Tonidandel) Bassett. He was an avid gardener and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He was also a former member of the Stafford Springs Fire Department, Italian Benefit Society, and the Stafford Fish and Game Club. George’s greatest love was that of his four girls, who gave him many gray hairs. His Big Girl, broke his nose practicing karate. His Tom Boy, climbed trees in dresses. His Butterball, loved pulling his chest hair. His Peanut, insisted she get carried everywhere because of her fear of grass. He was predeceased by his daughter Lisa Bassett. George is survived by his daughters Lora Fortuna and her husband Tom, Leah Polowichak and her husband Patrick, and Linda Bassett and her fiancé Dan Diaz. He cherished his grandchildren Ashley and her husband Kyle, Ethan, Jessica, Makenzie, Jaiden, and Jasmine, as well as his great grandson Sean. In addition, he leaves many wonderful friends in South Carolina. A calling hour will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 10-11 A.M. with a funeral service to take place at 11 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Memorial donations may be made to St. Edward School Memorial Fund, 6 Benton St., Stafford Springs, CT 06076, or to Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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