Obituary: Evan J. Basso, 27, Of East Hampton

Information via Spencer Funeral Home

Evan Joseph Basso, 27, of East Hampton, husband of Shae (Kogut) Basso passed away Thursday Aug. 16 in Cobalt, and is now in God’s hands.

Born Feb. 9, 1991, he was the son of John and Elizabeth (Rogers) Basso of East Hampton. Evan was a 2009 graduate of Vinal Tech and had been employed at Pratt & Whitney as a machinist.

Evan had been a Boy Scout in East Hampton and had served as a Junior Fire Fighter in the East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department. He was also an avid snowmobiler, and a proud member of Eastcoast Snocross.

Evan had a quick smile and sense of humor that could light up a room. He loved making people laugh.

Besides his parents and his wife Shae, he is survived by his two beloved sons, Vince and Mason Basso: his pride, joy and life. He also leaves sisters Rachel Basso of East Haddam and Celia Basso of East Hampton, grandmother Gayle Rogers and many aunts and uncles as well as his father and mother in-law Robert and Eileen Kogut of NY. He was predeceased by his grandparents Harry William and Phyllis Basso and B. Peter Rogers.

Friends may call at the Spencer Funeral Home (112 Main Street, East Hampton) on Tuesday, Aug. 21 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. Burial will be private in Rock Landing Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Education Fund for Vince and Mason Basso c/o Liberty Bank 2 West High St. East Hampton, CT 06424.

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