Robert Kassin

Robert Kassin passed away at his residence in Shelby Twp, Michigan on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at the age of 92. Robert was born in Detroit on July 22, 1925 to Richard and Vivian (nee Martin) Kassin. Robert grew up in Detroit and Roseville and upon graduating from high school enlisted in the United States Navy when he was only 17 years old. Robert was inducted into military service in Detroit and was then off to Naval Station Great Lakes (Naval Boot Camp) for his training for his MOS as a Machinist Mate. Throughout his years in the Navy Robert was stationed at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base as well as the AGC (Amphibious Group Command) In Brooklyn New York all during World War II. Robert was promoted to Machinist's Mate Second Class and was presented with the Good Conduct medal as well as the America Area Ribbon and the WWII Victory Ribbon before being honorably discharged at the United States Naval Personnel Separation Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. Upon finishing his service to his country Robert returned to the Detroit area and continued his education at the University of Detroit studying engineering. He met the love of his life Deatta Zmick and the two of them were joined in matrimony on January 8, 1949. Robert and Deatta were members of the 3rd Order of St. Francis and enjoyed many social gatherings with this group in Detroit. They were also founding members of St. Isidore Catholic Church in Macomb Twp. Robert spent his career as a plant manager for Acutus Industries until his retirement in 1991. Bob occupied his retirement years with his many hobbies that include such diverse pass-times as Wood Working, Gardening, and photography. Bob would often combine his love of photography with his love of gardening by bringing his camera to his garden for some self grown still life photo sessions. Robert is the beloved husband of 68 years of Deatta (nee Zmick). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Cathie), David (Christine), Vivien (Henry) DeTone, Catherine (the late Bradley) Teagen, Thomas (Susan), Joseph (Lori), Mary (Mark) Garcia, Donna Leinard, Matthew (Kristen), Paul, Jennifer Hawley and the late Charles. Proud grandfather of 23 grandchildren and the late Rebecca Deatta Skaggs and James Reinhardt, Jr. Also proud great grandfather of 40 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Gerald (the late Martha) Kassin, and the late Betty Jane Kassin, Margaret (Lowell) Moldovan and Stanley Kassin. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday 4-8 PM with a 7:00 PM Scripture service at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Instate Tuesday 11:30 until Noon Mass at at St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church 48115 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 21 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com

Robert Kassin

July 22, 1925 - November 22, 2017