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Julius S. Gassner, age 86, born September 22, 1915 in Whitestone, NY to the late Barbara and Julius Gassner died at home on April 12, 2002. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Renee Marie Gassner; and a son, Jules Gassner. He graduated from Regis High School in New York City in 1933; in 1937 he received his Bachelor Degree from St. Peter's College in New Jersey; and in 1940 his Master's Degree from Fordham University in New York City. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army, Intelligence Corps in the South Pacific from 1942 to 1946. He then served as a reserve officer until 1967, when he retired with the rank of Major. He was an instructor in Philosophy at the college of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN from 1947 to 1952; Assistant Professor of Political Science Southwestern Louisiana Institute in Lafayette, LA from 1952 to 1957; Associate Professor of Political Science and History at the University of Albuquerque, formerly St. Joseph's College from 1957 to 1986. He was a student of languages and translated"The Voyages and Adventures of La Perouse" (published by the University of Hawaii Press). He was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary from 1985 to 2000; he was parishioner of San Ysidro Catholic Church from 1967 until his death. He was widely traveled, having spent several sabbaticals studying in Europe and traveled extensively in Mexico with his family. He enjoyed sailing, photography and gardening. He was also a member of the Corrales Library Board for many years. He is survived by his wife, Deanna L. Gassner; his children, Stephen T. Gassner of Albuquerque, John C. Gassner and wife, Rosa of Edinburgh, TX, Elizabeth Devine and husband, Richard of Rio Rancho, Martin C. Gassner, and Thomas A. Gassner both of Corrales; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Margaret Long, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and by those who knew and loved him. Final viewing will be this morning from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales, where the Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. this morning. Interment will follow at the San Ysidro Catholic Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Stephen Gassner, Thomas Gassner, Martin Gassner, Richard Devine, Paul Chavez, Greg Gassner. Funeral Services are entrusted to Alameda Mortuary, 9420 4th Street NW, 898-3160.
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