Ojai, CA: Dr. John Thomas Nasse, Jr., 87, of Ojai, CA passed away peacefully in his home on March 13, 2021.

He was born on May 6, 1933 in Millis, Massachusetts to Hazel Nasse and Dr. John T. Nasse, Sr. His family resided in Southbridge, MA where he spent his summers at the family lake house, The Camp, creating adventure and exploring the nearby woods with his brother Harry, 14 months his junior.

He received his undergraduate degree at Wesleyan University in Connecticut and his medical degree at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. He went on to complete his residency at Kuakini Hospital, Honolulu, Hawaii and served as a physician on a research ship before completing his psychiatric residency at Camarillo State Hospital in Oxnard, California. He served stateside as a physician in the military during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a psychiatrist in Ventura County before moving to private practice in Ojai, California for the remainder of his career. He was dedicated to his profession and valued by the many people he treated over his 45 years in practice.

John "Doc" Nasse was a beloved member of the Ojai community for over 30 years. Doc lived life on his own terms and embraced a communal lifestyle. Before settling in Ojai, he was a member of "The Ranch", a community of friends that shared a passion for sailing and a love of life.

In Ojai, the doors of his home were always open, often for those in need of spiritual and/or physical respite from the world. He was host to regular gatherings centered on matters of spirituality and intellect. He was fond of parties and celebrated life at any given opportunity.

A lover of music, animals and the outdoors, he would take long hikes on local trails well into his 80s. Throughout his life he remained close to his family in Maine, returning yearly for Albanian family reunions and sharing good times with all, especially Harry, his brother and best friend. Where John and Harry went, fun and crazy times were sure to follow. Big hearted with a kind and gentle soul, he also had a large family of friends, building strong, lasting relationships with people from all walks of life.

The eldest of four, John is survived by his sister, Judy, and brother, Peter He is preceded in death by his brother Harry. He is deeply mourned by many dear friends and his large extended family.

To quote a favorite poem, John will be remembered as he chose to live, "Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."

The family would like to thank John's many friends for their support and the team from Livingston Hospice for providing comfort in his final days.

John will be memorialized in the Nasse family plot in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Southbridge, MA. In memory of John Nasse, donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans or Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice.