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Calvin Bass
February 28, 1925 ? Feburary 5, 2020
Calvin Charles Bass, was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on February 28, 1925. He was the son of Charles Bass and Lillian Bass, the eldest of five siblings. The family, along with his younger brother Oscar, relocated to New York City, when his father attained a position with the Pullman Porter.
Calvin joined the military after high school. He served in the 92 Infantry Division. This division was known as the Buffalo Soldiers, stationed Italy. He worked many years as Head of Security for a high end security firm. He retired from this firm as Head of Security.
Calvin was a loving father, uncle, cousin and friend to everyone. He loved his personal/faithful commitment to the Riverside Church and its community. He devotedly served as an usher for many years. There, he established and maintained loving/devoted relationships with a countless number of parishioners and other devotees. This also includes Reverend Coffin, Reverend Forbes, Reverend Northern, and other various clergy, to name a few.
Calvin spent his free time volunteering at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, playing bridge, and watching various sports games on TV. During the summer months he loved visiting Martha?s Vineyard, in Massachusetts. He especially loved getting up early and walking along the beach?s shore. There he would meet, greet and engage in conversations with other early risers. Once there, he was famously known to be wearing his Forever 21 and/or President Barack Obama T-shirts. These t-shirts caused compliments, applause and more conversations.
Calvin loved sports, especially tennis, skiing in Aspen, Colorado, football and golf. He also enjoyed movies, documentaries, reading Black History Literature and keeping up the political climate. Calvin was always there to help relatives and friends with advisement and/or what was needed to resolve. He also loved to travel and sharing his experiences/encounters.
Calvin succumbed to his various health ailments at The Riverside Rehabilitation Center on February 5, 2020.
Calvin is survived by: his son, Peter; his sister, Ruby; along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Bass, Lillian Bass and three brothers.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1925 - 2020 (94 years)