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Robert
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Robert J. Chassell
August 22, 1946 — June 30, 2017
Robert J. Chassell was born in Bennington, VT on August 22, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of the Berkshires. He died on June 30, 2017, of a rare neurological disorder, progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was the eldest child of Joseph O. Chassell (1900 – 1981) and Margot Rasch Chassell (1911 – 1996). He is survived by his sister, Karen Chassell Ringwald.
He read economics at Peterhouse College, Cambridge University, in Cambridge, England (receiving the equivalent of a Master’s Degree in Economics). Bob was an avid private pilot, and owned his own Cessna Skyhawk until his illness ended his ability to fly.
Bob was one of the founding directors of Free Software Foundation (FSF) in 1985. While on the Board of Directors, Bob was also the treasurer for FSF for about ten years, and left the FSF to become an international speaker on free software topics for several years. Bob authored several books, which are listed or linked on his Wikipedia page at:
Photographs of Bob can be found and downloaded from
A Memorial Service will be held for Bob at the First Congregational Church; Stockbridge, MA, on
July 26, 2017
, at
11:00 am
.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in Bob's name to HospiceCare In the Berkshires; 877 South Street; Pittsfield, MA 01201.
To send remembrances to his family or sign the guestbook please go to
www.finnertyandstevens.com
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