Thomas Nasser chosen Newport Lodge of Elks Citizen of the Year – newportri.com

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FridayFeb7,2020at3:30PM

The Newport Lodge of Elks #104 announced that Thomas Nasser has been selected 2020 Citizen of the Year. Nasser, a lifelong Aquidneck Islander, was born in Newport graduated from Rogers High School in 1985 and has resided in Middletown since 1987. A family man he has been married to Kristina for over 21 years; has two children Hannah, a freshman and tennis Player at Colby Sawyer College, and Max a freshman and golfer at Middletown High School.

Through Nassers employment and sports interests he has developed a strong attachment to the community and interest in helping people. Nasser has been in the automobile business on Aquidneck Island as service and parts director for 28 years and is currently the facilities manager for Aspire Dermatology. Nasser an avid baseball and softball player has played on such teams as Strike Zone Lounge, Billy Goodies, Neil Swift Construction and has played for the Taylor Rental softball team for 20 years.

Nasser has been involvement in community service for a long time. Nasser coached in Middletown Little League for 20 years, was president from 2015-2017 and worked with the Middletown Town Council in renovating the baseball and softball fields. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and was Grand Knight in 2014. He is member of Jesus Savior Church and is the chairman of the Holy Ghost Feast, co-chair of the church bazaar and a member of the Parish Council, Finance Committee and is a Church Usher. Nasser is also a member of the Vasco Da Gama, 7 Castles Scholarship Fund and 3 Angles Fund. Nasser is the founder and chairman of the Aquidneck Island Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits children with life-threatening illnesses. The tournament has raised $225,000 over the last 13 years.

It is for these reasons that the Newport Elks Lodge has picked Tommy Nasser as its 2020 Citizen of the Year. A Dinner will be held in his honor at the Newport Elks Lodge on May 2, 2020. For more information please contact Ron Cudworth at (401) 841-5746.

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