Peter J. Cassinelli

CASSINELLI, Peter J., 88, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at home. Peter was a World War II Navy veteran and a prominent Cincinnati landscaper with the century old Cassinelli’s Glendale Nursery. Peter was also an avid hunter. Loving husband of the late Nancy (nee Mayer), the late Annette (nee DeSalvo) and the late Billie (nee Franklin). Cherished father of Peter J. Cassinelli, Jr., (Debby), Andrea Groff (Jim), Roma Albers (Chris) and Patricia Renick (John). Stepfather of John Singer (Kandi), Joan Boothby (Mark), Jenny Hatcher (Walter) and Lynn Ballew. Grandfather of Ann, Peter, Liz, Mary, Laura, Nancy, Emily, Catherine, Grace, Tony, Tracy and Ryan as well as eight great grandchildren. Brother of Marguerite Buse (Leo). Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42), West Chester, Tuesday from 10 a.m. until funeral service at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pete’s memory may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati, c/o Bethesda Foundation, PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263 and Safari Club-Southwest Ohio Chapter, 1908 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231. Also, special thanks to Home Instead Senior Care.