Stephen Nasser was brought to Canada by the Canadian Jewish Congress in 1948. In 1958 he immigrated to the USA.
Nasser currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with his wife Françoise, a retired nurse. He remains as dynamic and creative as ever. Both he and his wife enjoy playing tennis, skiing, snorkeling, hiking, theater, and playing bridge. He built a HO gauge model train layout that took over 600 hours to complete. An avid artist, Nasser paints in oils and watercolors. He has children, grand-, and great-grandchildren.
He speaks to classes, church groups and organizations about his experiences. In 2008, Stephen Nasser was invited to the FBI’s main headquarters in Las Vegas, where they presented him with a Humanitarian Award. The City of Las Vegas proclaimed August 8, 2008 as Stephen Nasser day in recognition of his surviving the Holocaust and sharing his story with the citizens of Las Vegas.
Stephen Nasser DimplomaIn March 2012, Stephen Nasser finally received his high school diploma. He received a plaque on behalf of himself and his brother during a dedication ceremony at Las Vegas High School, which he proudly displays!