Ralph Douglas Hassell Obituary

Ralph Douglas Hassell attended Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Ralph Douglas Hassell.

Graduation Year	Class of 1967
Date of Passing	Jul 30, 2020
About	Ralph D. Hassell 1949-2020 AUG 11, 2020 VERO BEACH, Fla. — Ralph Douglas Hassell, 71, previously of Miami, died Thursday, July 30, 2020, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. Doug was born Jan. 31, 1949, in Sharon, Pa., and was raised in Warren, where he graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. After graduating from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Doug went to work for Joe Middleton & Co and later bought into the company that became Middleton & Associates, of which he was sole owner when he retired in 2015. He was a past member of the Southwest Miami-Kendall Rotary Club, ASHRAE and Miami Elks Lodge 948. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed tending to his orchids. Doug is survived by his wife of 41 years, Patricia Nerren Hassell; his son, Michael Hassell (Jennifer); stepdaughter, Dawn Strong (Kenny); stepson, Shawn Glasgow (Faith); grandchildren, Danielle Mahan (Steven), Katie Hassell, Piper Glasgow and Bradyn Hassell; sister, Gail Cantelmo (Michael); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Margaret Henderson Hassell; his sister, Lynn Lockwood; and brother, Alan Hassell. There will be no services at Doug’s request. He was cremated and a family memorial will take place at a later date. A very special thank you to his nurse, Robin Rubin, at VNA Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. Online condolences may be shared at www.millenniumcremationservice.com.