Joseph Michael Bassett

Joseph M. Bassett Jr., age 54, died on Sunday December 29, 2013. He was born to Joseph and Patricia Bassett in Los Angeles, CA. He was a business owner and operator of ProKill for many years. He also assisted in the running of the familys business, Bassetts Health Foods, as a vitamin consultant. Joe was trained in several modalities in the health fields and sciences including Iridology, Massage Therapy, Touch for Health, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, Naturopathic Medicine, and Machanotherapy. He received a degree as a Naturopathic Doctor from The United States School of Naturopathy and Allied Sciences. He later went on to become a Naturopathic Medical Doctor NMD and a Doctor of Machanotherapy DM from Central States College. He practiced as a NMD and DM for several years in his own practice dividing his time between Toledo, Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Joe was an avid snow skier, who also enjoyed jet skiing, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, and riding his motorcycle. He was a devoted family man who gave his time freely and plentifully to his family. Joe was also a faithful friend to all that knew him. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Bassett; children, Rebecca Scott, Rachel, Haley and Amber Bassett; 3 grandchildren, Nova, Olivia and Elyse; his sisters, Charmaine Bassett-Trimm Mark and Sabrina Early Jeff; 2 nephews and a niece. His father, Joseph M. Bassett, Sr., preceded Joe in death. His farewell party for all friends and family members is Friday, January 3, at Barradas Restaurant, 5215 Monroe St., from 8:00-10:30 pm, with the burial at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park on Saturday, January 4 at 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to vitaminangels.org