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Oliver Vassar Obituary

Vassar, Oliver Owner of Ribs & Fish Unlimited, Hair Unlimited and Soulfood Unlimited. age 60, died suddenly, Monday, September 13, 2004. Beloved husband of Earnestine Vassar, devoted father to Jackie, John (Vickie) and Jennifer Vassar. He is also survived by his brother, Orange Vassar; two sisters, Fredine Spires and Mattie Robinson. Mr. Vassar will be greatly missed by 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, and a host of family members and employees. Mr. Vassar will lie in state on Friday, September 17, 2004 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rhodes Funeral Home. Homegoing Celebration will be Family Altar Evangelistic Baptist Church, 5907 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, Illinois, Saturday, September 18, 2004, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wake 11 a.m. to 12 noon funeral.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 17, 2004.

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Steven Collins

September 19, 2004

To my Dear Sweetheart Jennifer



My heart goes out to you and your family at this time, your time of sorrow. I will be here for you for whatever, whenever, and whyever you need. I love you and your family. Your father was also very dear to me and will be greatly missed by all.



Love Always

Chavonda Hayse

September 18, 2004

To the Vassar Family,



Hold fast to your memories,

to all of the cherished moments of the past,

to the blessings and the laughter,

the joys and the celebrations,

the sorrow and the tears.



They all add up to a teasure

of fond yesterdays

that you shared and spent together,

and they keep the one you loved

close to you in spirit and thought.



The special moments

and memories in your life

will never change

They will always be in your heart,

today and forevermore.





My deepest sympathy to the family. May the love of friends and family be a source of comfort to you at this time. Remember that your loss is shared by many who care, and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our prayers.



Love Always,

CRYSTAL BURKS

September 18, 2004

THIS MESSAGE IS TO THE FAMILY ,I LOVE YOU ALL, DADDY WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. PUT IT IN GOD'S HAND'S HE WILL DO THE REST. FROM YOUR DAUGHTER CRYSTAL( LOVE YOU)

Jacqueline, John, & Jennifer Vassar

September 18, 2004

To our Mother, Earnestine



Your sweet gentle spirit, your warm, tender ways,

The laughter and love that you share;

If I searched the world over,

I never could find another who'd even compare.



You mean so very much to us

And we just wanted you to know

That you are always in our heart,

No matter where we go.



You're always giving, always there

To help us in any way;

The loving things you've done for us,

We can never ever repay.



We can't imagine what we'd do

Without the love you give.

We'll treasure your sweet hearts of gold

As long as we shall live.



You brighten our days with the sound of your voices,

You bring so much laughter and love,

You're the best ever, and God must have smiled,

When He sent you from Heaven above.



What a joy to have someone as wonderful as you,

Who offers such concern and care in everything we do,

Who's always there to lend an ear to anything we say;

God bless you, in every single wonderful way



When we were young, you helped us to grow,

And taught us all we needed to know

Of love and trust and faith and hope,

And everything it takes to cope.



You may have thought we didn't hear,

Or maybe that you weren't quite clear;

But all the things you taught to us were heeded very carefully,

And now we want to thank you for

Your love, your care, and so much more



What would our lives be without you?

We'd never have made it this far.

You've helped us through all my endeavors;

You're the best! You're a peach! You're a STAR



We've been blessed with the love of a parent

Whose loving goes on without end;

I wouldn't have wished for another;

You are our parents, but more – you’re our friend.



Our sense of humor comes from you,

And all the funny things you do;

You make our world a better place,

And put a smiles upon our faces!



We thank you for the sunshine you bring into our lives. What sunshine is to flowers, you are to us.

Some are of the impression that flowers ought to be presented

as a symbol of admiration at the conclusion of life,



We believe that the beauty and fragrant of flowers ought to be enjoyed while one lives.

If we had a flower to present you with for each time you’ve helped us, you could walk in a garden forever.

We just wanted to say, Thank You! Thank You!! Thank You!!!

Bringing a special Thank You as sincere as can be.



Earnestine Vassar, it sure is nice of you to be so kind to us!!!



Love Always,

Joseph Tassone

September 17, 2004

Dearest Ernestine and family, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Oliver was a stand up gentleman.



Very truly yours,

Joe Tassone

Connie Hughes

September 17, 2004

When I come to the end of the road

And the sun has set for me,

Miss me a little, but not too long,

For now I'm Free



I could not stay another day

To laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way.

I found that place at the close of day.



If my parting has left a void

Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss

Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss.



Be not burdened with times of sorrow.

I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.

My life's been full, I savored much.

Good friends, good times,

A loved one's touch.



When the pathway has grown too steep

God gives His dear one's sleep.

For this journey we all must take

And each must go alone.

A step on the road to Home.



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