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In Memory of
Henry E. "Hank"
Bassett
Bassett
1953 - 2017
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Obituary for Henry E. "Hank" Bassett
Henry E. Bassett, Jr.
Henry E. Bassett, Jr., age 64, longtime Vestal, NY resident passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Living Center South in Geneva, NY.
Hank was born February 23, 1953 in Dobbs Ferry, NY to the late Henry and Kathleen (Coffin) Bassett. He spent his formative years in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
From an early age, motors and motorcycles were Hank's passion. Hank began his racing career as a moto-cross rider transitioning to Speedway track racing in his early twenties. He was a four-time track champion at Champion Speedway (Owego) in the late 70's and early 80's where he set a track record winning 12 consecutive main events. Hank raced in upstate New York, Canada, Florida, California and was regarded by many in the racing world as one of the best riders of his time.
Hank worked as a motorcycle mechanic starting his career at Hudson Valley Motorcycle Shop in Millwood, NY transitioning to J&J Cycles in Vestal, NY before he eventually operated his own motorcycle repair business, Race Tech, in Apalachin. Hank mentored many racers and mechanics throughout his career.
Hank was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1986 fighting the disease valiantly through much of his adult life. Hank kept his positive outlook, patience and appreciation for life.
Hank is survived by his siblings, Patricia (Rocco) Trapasso of Ossining, NY, Susan Bassett (Sally Webster) of Geneva, NY and Kenneth Bassett of Farmington, ME, as well as his nieces, nephew and grand nieces, nephews and close relatives.
Catholic Services will be private. A celebration of Hank’s life is being planned for later in the spring.
Henry E. Bassett, Jr., age 64, longtime Vestal, NY resident passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Living Center South in Geneva, NY.
Hank was born February 23, 1953 in Dobbs Ferry, NY to the late Henry and Kathleen (Coffin) Bassett. He spent his formative years in Briarcliff Manor, NY.
From an early age, motors and motorcycles were Hank's passion. Hank began his racing career as a moto-cross rider transitioning to Speedway track racing in his early twenties. He was a four-time track champion at Champion Speedway (Owego) in the late 70's and early 80's where he set a track record winning 12 consecutive main events. Hank raced in upstate New York, Canada, Florida, California and was regarded by many in the racing world as one of the best riders of his time.
Hank worked as a motorcycle mechanic starting his career at Hudson Valley Motorcycle Shop in Millwood, NY transitioning to J&J Cycles in Vestal, NY before he eventually operated his own motorcycle repair business, Race Tech, in Apalachin. Hank mentored many racers and mechanics throughout his career.
Hank was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1986 fighting the disease valiantly through much of his adult life. Hank kept his positive outlook, patience and appreciation for life.
Hank is survived by his siblings, Patricia (Rocco) Trapasso of Ossining, NY, Susan Bassett (Sally Webster) of Geneva, NY and Kenneth Bassett of Farmington, ME, as well as his nieces, nephew and grand nieces, nephews and close relatives.
Catholic Services will be private. A celebration of Hank’s life is being planned for later in the spring.
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