Rev. Martin Bernard Nassr

Father Martin B. Nassr, a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Toledo since 1967, passed away on December 14, 2023, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. He was 81 years old. He was born on December 16, 1941 to Anthony Michael (Nap) and Florence (Jansen) Nassr. His parents and four siblings, Michael (Bobbie), Miriam Kurek (Jerry, deceased), Melanie Keil (Bob, deceased), Molly Leonard (Michael), pre-deceased him. He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Growing up he attended St. James Parish and School (1947 - 1955) and went on to St. Francis de Sales High School (1955 - 1959). After graduation he attended St. Meinrad Seminary College in Southern Indiana (1959 - 1963) earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Dedicated to lifelong learning, Fr. Marty earned a Masters of Divinity from St. Mary's Seminary College in Cincinnati, Ohio (1963 - 1967), and a Masters in Religious Education from Loyola University Chicago (1978). As a diocesan priest he held assignments at St. John Parish (Defiance), St. Peter Parish (Huron), St. Mary (Vermillion), St. Adalbert (Toledo), Central Catholic High School (Toledo), St. John (Toledo), St. Catherine (Toledo), St. Michael the Archangel Parish (Findlay), Saints Peter and Paul Parish (Sandusky), St. Peter (Archbold), Our Lady of Mercy (Fayette). On July 1, 2012 Fr. Marty was granted Senior Status, and continued to help and serve at many Parishes, Schools, Institutions and Communities. In over 50 years of service, Fr. Marty was involved in numerous other ministries including: Teens Encounter Christ (TEC), Exercise in Christian Living (ECL), Marriage Enrichment Retreats, Parish Retreats, Divorced /Separated Retreats, and helping with a Divorced/Separated support group, Retreats for Deacons and Spouses, Enrichment Days at various parishes, and Seniors (over 55) Retreats, and provided individual Spiritual Direction to many. Fr. Marty was a pastor who believed in collaboration and consensus, and the importance of involving the faithful in the life of the Church. Fr. Marty loved organizing and bringing groups of people together. The St. James Class of '55 meets bi-monthly and enjoys a dinner together, along with reminiscing and discussing the health and well-being of classmates. Fr. Marty would notify class members as to the time and place and send a report on each gathering including a photo. The St. Francis de Sales High School class of '59 meets monthly to catch up on all the latest happenings with classmates. Fr. Marty was also the official secretary for their meetings and always provided a report along with a picture of all in attendance. All members of the group looked forward to the meeting report to see what alliterations would be included. Monthly Fr. Marty was part of the Class of '67 Meinrad Zoomers, a monthly zoom session with fellow St. Meinrad classmates to discuss Papal Documents, or a suggested book. He was dedicated to his monthly priests' support group, Ubi Caritas, which has been meeting since 1974. Fr. Marty organized a Doo-Wop concert group, sending out invitations to one and all to attend Doo-Wop concerts at the Maumee Indoor Theatre. This group combined two of his loves, music and bringing people together. Fr. Marty was a faith filled, prayerful servant who dedicated his life to caring for and supporting the spiritual needs of all who came his way. His legacy will endure in the lives of those who were blessed to know him. Reception of the body will be at 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio, 45840 on Monday, December 18, 2023 with visitation to continue until the time of Vesper Services at 7:00 p.m. A visitation will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, 2255 Central Grove Avenue, Toledo, Ohio, 43614, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 with visitation to continue until the time of Vesper Services at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday December 20th starting at 10:00 a.m. for one hour. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on December 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., with the Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo, as the principal celebrant. A luncheon will follow in the school cafeteria immediately after the conclusion of Mass. The internment Service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo. The Funeral Mass will be available to watch via live stream at this link, any time after 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. CLICK HERE Memorials may take the form of contributions to a charity of the donor's choice. The family thanks the compassionate care given by Toledo Hospital, Advanced Specialty Hospital, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, and particularly his primary physician, Dr. Stephen P. Bazeley M.D.

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Rev. Martin Bernard Nassr

December 16, 1941 - December 14, 2023