John Kassinger

John Daniel Kassinger, age 70 passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016 in Sunnyside, WA.

John was born on March 3, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio. He received his education in Ohio, graduating from Archbishop Hoban High School in Akron, Ohio in 1964. After High School he briefly attended Seminary School. John began working for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in the early 1970’s.  On September 23, 1972 he married Karen Emily St. Hilaire at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grandview, WA. John continued to work with the USPS and in 1990 he was ordained as a Deacon at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Yakima, WA. John served as a Deacon throughout the Yakima Valley for 26 years. John enjoyed stained glass artwork and was an avid reader.

John is survived by his children Christine Kassinger of Seaside, OR. Dan and Shelia Kassinger of Grandview, WA. Tom Kassinger of Sunnyside, WA. John and Jackie Kassinger of Sumas, WA. Michael Kassinger of Sunnyside, WA. and Denis Kassinger of Seattle, WA. his grandchildren Jessica, Jacob, Caleb, Isabelle, Paige, Lily, Lucus, Grace, Finn, Liam, Jack, Fiona and Faythe. He is also survived by one brother Tim and his wife Vanessa Kassinger of Ohio. He is preceded in death by his father and mother Donald and Margret Kassinger.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 509 South Satus Ave, Wapato, WA. with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, 1405 South 24th Ave. Yakima, WA. Those wishing to sign John's online memorial book may do so at www.funeralhomesmith.com Smith Funeral Homes, Sunnyside, WA. in care of arrangements.

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