ITALY – Daniel S. Chasse, 52, passed away suddenly Dec. 23, while on assignment for Exxon Mobil in Italy.

Dan grew up in Grande Isle and attended the University of Maine. He received his master’s degree at Georgia Tech University. He also served in the Army Reserves as first lieutenant.

Although he traveled abroad over his career in the oil industry, he has considered Houston his home for the last 25 years. He was much loved by his family and friends and he will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Eilbeck Chasse and dog, Daisy; mother, Normande Chasse; brothers and spouses, Mike and wife, Lisa Chasse, of Lisbon, Glen Chasse of Houston, Texas, and SMSGT Brian Chasse and Julie, of San Antonio, Texas; sister, Debbie and her husband, Kevin Harvey, of Standish; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his father, Gilman Chasse.