Morris “Muff” Nassivera

Nassiveral, MorrisHUDSON FALLS – Morris “Muff” Nassivera, 92, of Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018, at the Glens Falls Hospital, after a long illness.

Born on January 17, 1926, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the Italian immigrants, Attilio and Rose (Bocchi) Nassivera.

Muff was a 1943 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Following his graduation, he served in the US Army Air Corps as a tail gunner on a B-29, during World War II.

In his youth, Muff played football, baseball and basketball in Hudson Falls. After high school, he excelled in football with the Hudson Falls Greenjackets, leading them to two state championships.  He also played Greenjacket Basketball and baseball.  Muff excelled in football, basketball and baseball wherever he played.

Morris “Muff” Nassivera was a very well known high school football and basketball referee in this area, for over fifty years. As a basket ball official, he served the IAABO Board 36 for over 50 years.  He refereed hundreds of high school varsity games as well as sectional and championship games.  He served on many committees for board 36, as well as it’s president for two terms.  Muff was also the basketball commissioner for the Northern Conference and Foothills Leagues, assigning basketball games to officials at ever level of the game.

As a football official, he served the Adirondack Chapter of Certified Football Officials in numerous capacities. Muff was an active member of the group for 50 years.  He served on the executive committee for as many as forty of those years, serving as a Vice President and President.  He was also the football Commissioner assigning varsity football games to officials for 25 years.  Muff was instrumental in training younger football officials to be a referee and wear the White Hat.  He was also the recipient of the football Foundation and the College Hall of Fame award as well as being inducted into the Capital District Football Hall of Fame.  He was a diligent teacher of football officials with firmness and fairness.  Muff was a very highly respected official in this area.  Schools would request to have Muff Nassivera on their game.

Muff helped form the Hudson Falls Little League, he was inducted in to the Hudson Falls Wall of Distinction, the sports Memorial Hall of Fame at Glens Falls and the National Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA as an official.

On March 18, 1945, he married Anne Hope Somers. She passed away on August 29, 2004.

Muff was self employed as a partner of Decan Construction in West Glens Falls.

He was a communicant of St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Muff served as mayor of Hudson Falls for seven years. Throughout his life, he was very active in his community..

Muff owned and trained multiple horses and in 1974, he had the Hall of Fame horse Riffraff. He was President of the Northeastern Harness Horseman’s Association and a member of the Glens Falls Country Club.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by his son, Terry Nassivera.

He is survived by his children, Mark Nassivera and his wife, Pat of Fort Ann, Joseph Nassivera of Los Angeles, David Nassivera and his wife, Debby of Kingsbury, Matthew Nassivera of Saratoga Springs and Ann Hope Pugliese and her husband, Richard of Gansevoort; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; his brother, A. John Nassivera of Hudson Falls ; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 am on Friday at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.

The Rite of Committal will be in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

Muff’s family would like to thank Dr. Beaty for all his care and compassion.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Susanne E. (Cutler) Nassivera

Nassivera 1 Nassivera 2HUDSON FALLS – Susanne E. (Cutler) Nassivera, 81, of William Street in Hudson Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, January 15, 2017, at her home.

Born on April 22, 1935, in Fort Edward, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Harriet (Hill) Cutler.

Susanne was the salutatorian of the Fort Edward High School, class of 1953. On September 2, 1956, she was united in marriage to John Nassivera, at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls.

Susanne worked for Continental Insurance in Glens Falls, Fannie Farmers at Aviation Mall, and she was the owner and operator of Nassivera’s Inn in Hudson Falls.

She ran the Hudson Falls Little League Ladies Auxiliary. Susanne always put others before herself. She had a passion for giving. Christmas was her favorite time of year. This year alone, she gave 82 gifts, each bought for a specific person in her life, and each gift had a special meaning from her. Susanne was an avid reader and enjoyed all kinds of different books. She was also a fantastic storyteller and the family historian, sharing her vast knowledge. Susanne loved passing along stories of her past, and keeping up on and celebrating the achievements and benchmarks of her family and friends. Susanne was the “original Facebook.” She was known as a gentle soul and always thought of others. Susanne would open her home to take in or care for others in their times of need.

In addition to her parents she is predeceased by her sister, Patricia Ryan and her husband, Edward; her brother, Warren Cutler; and her sister-in-law, Ann Nassivera.

Survivors include her loving husband of 60 wonderful years, John Nassivera; her children, John (Cathy) Nassivera, Cyndi (James) Reynolds, Thomas (Betty) Nassivera, Michael (Robin) Nassivera, Francis (Karen) Nassivera, Anthony Nassivera, Christina (Sean) Bjork and Helen (Mike) Lowey; her grandchildren, John Nassivera, Cassie (Brendon) Hackett, Alison (Christopher) Martel, Pamela Cordes, Patrick Cordes, Chelsea Cordes, Craig Herald, Lucia (Jeff) Whitehouse, Luke Herald, Isabella Nassivera, Antonio Nassivera, Andrea (Josh) Gifford, Gina Nassivera, Michael Nassivera, Franky Nassivera, Dominic Nassivera, Olivia Nassivera, Massimo Nassivera, Amelie Nassivera, Robert Bjork, Christian Bjork, Jacob Lowey, and Ethan Lowey; her great grandchildren, Aaron Gifford, Kaylee Herald, Ellee Herald, Gavin Whitehouse and Samuel Martel; her sister-in-law, Caroline Cutler; her brother-in-law, Morris Nassivera; and numerous nieces and nephews, which includes her special niece, Rhonda DeMarsh.

Friends may call on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. located at 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church in Hudson Falls, and with the Reverend Thomas Babiuch, officiating.

The Rite of Committal will take place in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery in the town of Fort Edward.

The family suggests that donations in Susanne’s name may be made to The Village Baptist Church, 131 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828.