Robert J. “Bob” Saseen, 93, of Wheeling, WV, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2017 in Liza’s Place. He was born Feb. 3, 1924 in Wheeling, a son of the late Shirkey and Helen (Habbee) Saseen. He was a retired Housing Inspector for the City of Wheeling and a part time employee of the Wheeling Civic Center; a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church; a US Army veteran of WWII and a member of the Cave Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 8 brothers, Nancepe “Bananas”, Abdo, Joseph, John, George, Philip, Louis and Jerry Saseen and a sister, Mabel “Peaches” George.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Frances (Schlog) Saseen; 2 sons, Philip Saseen (Denise) and Robert “Robbie” Saseen (Tammy) both of Wheeling; 6 grandchildren, Adam Saseen of Hilton Head, SC, Alex Saseen (Jackie), Jeremy Saseen, Jordan Saseen, Vanessa Saseen, and Ciara Saseen all of Wheeling; a great grandchild, Bodhi Saseen; 2 sister’s-in-law, Emma Lou Saseen of Wheeling, Marge Saseen of Wheeling and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 from 9:00 am until time of funeral mass at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, Wheeling. Interment in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Additionally, a Memorial Mass will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church with Msgr. Bakhos Chidiac as celebrant.
Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Lebanon Catholic Church, Wheeling and Valley Hospice South, Liza’s Place, Wheeling. Arrangements entrusted by Altmeyer Funeral Home, 1400 Eoff St., Wheeling WV. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Robert J. “Bob” Saseen
February 24, 1934 - September 15, 2017
02/24/1934 - 09/15/2017
Past Services
Visitation
Monday September 18, 2017
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Service
Monday September 18, 2017
10:00 am
Cemetery
I am so very sorry to hear that Bobby has passed away. He was a great friend of my Dad — Sam Elias. Bob and Fran visited my Dad when he was hospitalized and have always been so wonderful. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our deepest condolences to Robbie and Family during this difficult time.
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Robert J. Saseen, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten..
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US Army Veteran, Robert J. Saseen, is “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
So sorry to hear of Bobs passing.
Frannie, Jim and I were saddened to read about the passing of Bobby. please accept our condolences.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. He was a great man. Always looked up to him and will always remember how nice he was to everyone while we were kids.
Phil,
Very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our sincere sympathies to you and your family.
My sincere and deepest condolences to the family and friends of Bob. Denny Albaugh
So sorry for the loss of your father…
Dear Phil,
We are all so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please know the CCHS Classmates of 1975 have you and your family in our prayers at this difficult time.