Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the age of 82 at the Victoria General Hospital, Sunday, April 9th, 2023. Sassyne was born April 27th, 1940 in Karabach, Northern Lebanon to Hanna & Wadiha (Atie) Amyoony.
Sassyne immigrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia from Lebanon in 1957 at the age of 17. Married in 1962, he raised a close-knit family he was very proud of. All who knew him understood his kind and generous nature. Many express gratitude for how he helped their families set roots in Canada. In 1980, Sassyne was one of the founding members of the mission to establish Saint Antonios Orthodox Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He loved a good cup of coffee and summer visits to Lebanon. His grandchildren will remember him as "Gidou” who always came to save the day.
Predeceased by his wife, Renee Nina (Saouma) and brothers, Mosses, Elias, George and Abraham, Sassyne is survived by his children, Paula (George), Vivian (Jonathan), Teddy (Blanca), George and Gennifer. Sassyne will also be dearly missed by his eight grandchildren and his great grandson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, from 2:00-4:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm at JA Snow Funeral Home at 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax.
Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 am on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at Saint Antonios Antiochian Orthodox Church at 2480 Windsor Street, Halifax.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Antonios Antiochian Orthodox Church.
May his memory be eternal!
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