Richard Allen Nassif

Born on November 2, 1942
Departed on April 1, 2006. Resided in Hiawatha, IA.

Memorial

Richard Allen Nassif, 63, of 1440 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE in Hiawatha died Sat. April 1, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital after a sudden illness. There will be a Funeral Mass at 10 AM on Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Ivan Nienhaus will officiate. Inurnment at St. George Cemetery followed by a Mercy Meal at St. George Orthodox Church, 3650 Cottage Grove Ave SE. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Funeral Home from 5 to 8 PM on Wednesday where there will be a vigil service at 7 PM.
Survivors include two brothers: Douglas and Joseph of Cedar Rapids, and six sisters: Alberta Rogers of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Duane Batenhorst of Los Angeles, California, Linda Nassif of Cedar Rapids, Jeanne Tom Amosson of Cedar Rapids, Shirley Phil Hunter of Alexandria, Louisiana, and Christine Casey McCann of Lafayette, California.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews: Beth Nido, Tammy Miller, Christine Amosson, Michelle Amosson, Briana Amosson, Nick Amosson, Anna Hunter, Sarah Hunter, Phillip Hunter, Nicole McCann, and Daniell McCann; along with two great nieces, Megan Nido and Michelle Nido, and one great nephew, Cameron Miller. Also surviving is his aunt, Helen Nassif of Rockville, Maryland.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Maheba Nassif and his brother, Michael.
Richard was born on November 2, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Albert and Maheba Nussrallah Nassif. He graduated from Regis High School in 1960 and Loras College in 1965. After he graduated from college, he worked as a manager for K-Mart for many years. For the next several years, Richard managed hotels in Indiana and Florida. He then returned to Cedar Rapids and has managed various properties for the last 25 years. Richard was an avid duplicate bridge player. He was a member of the Sunday evening and Monday afternoon duplicate bridge clubs. Richard received the rank of Grand Master and ranked first place in several regional duplicate bridge tournaments. He was a longtime member of the American Contract Bridge League. Richard was an excellent chess player and held state and regional championship titles during his young adult years. He also enjoyed playing cards his entire life.
Richard greatly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his many nieces and nephews. Family gatherings were very important to him; lots of laughter, great conversation, and good food gave him such happiness and a sense of fulfillment. Richard was the foundation of our large and extended family. He kept us all together as a unit by collecting and disseminating the entire family's news. He relished his central role and spoke with great wit, charm, and love. We stayed bonded through Richard. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. George Cemetery Fund, c/o St. George Orthodox Church, 3650 Cottage Grove Ave SE, or to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 857 3rd Ave SE, both of Cedar Rapids; or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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