Albert Jerome Basso
Date de naissance : 23 décembre 1944
Date de décès : 11 décembre 2008
63, New Waterford Albert Basso, 63, of Ellsworth Avenue, New Waterford, passed away suddenly at home on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, with his loving wife of 37 years, Jean, by his side. Born on Dec. 23, 1944, in New Waterford, Albert was the son of the late Erminio and Rita (Durando) Basso of Italy. He was a member of Calvin United Church, New Waterford. Albert retired from Devco after 24 years of service. He was a member of The Army/Navy/Airforce, New Waterford, where he greatly enjoyed playing tarabish. Albert also enjoyed the outdoors either fishing or hunting. He will be remembered as a quiet man who deeply loved his family. Although Albert was young, he cherished the old Italian customs. He is survived by his wife, Jean (MacDonald) Basso; three sons, Paul Douglas (Hermine) and grandson, Jeremy Charles of Boston; Brian Keith (Lynn) and grandson, Landon Thomas Adam of Halifax; Steven Andrew (Barb), granddaughter, Samantha Jean and grandson, Thomas Andrew in P.E.I. Albert is also survived by two brothers, Eugene and Gordon. He was predeceased by one sister, Eva and one brother, Reno. Visitation will be held today (Saturday), December 13, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. Albert will be taken to Calvin United Church at noon time on Sunday, where a funeral service officiated by Rev. Duncan Roach will take place at 2 p.m., followed by interment in Union Grove Cemetery. All are invited to join the Basso family for a reception in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Albert may be made to Calvin United Church. Condolences can be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca.
