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