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Gordon R., 80, passed away at his home July 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Clare (nee Mehring). Youngest son of the late Arthur and Marie Massa. Loving father of Steve (Melissa), Jeannie, Jodi (Alan), Gordy (Lianne), Elaine (Mike) and Andrew (Rachel). Proud grandfather of Taylor, Tony, Maggie, Ryan, Nick, Jordan, Trevor, Payton, Carson, Maria and Morgan. Dear brother of Rita, Patty, Roger and the late Don, Bob, Art, Jerry and Jim. Alumnus of Elder High School and Holy Cross College. After graduating, briefly played for the Chicago Cubs and moved on to a successful sales career with Ashland Chemical. Helped initiate the athletic program at Immaculate Heart of Mary and enjoyed coaching. Member of: Price Hill Baseball Old Timers Hall of Fame, Buddy Larosa's Hall of Fame and Holy Cross Athletic Hall of Fame. Devout Catholic who lived his life according to his faith. Blessed by many friends and family, who meant so much to him. Visitation 5-8pm, Wednesday, July 20th at Hay Funeral Home, 7312 Beechmont 45230 . Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am, Thursday, July 21st at IHM, 7820 Beechmont 45255. Guest book at:
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Morris Steevens
December 16, 2016
Played bassball with Gordy in San Antonio and Amarillo Tx. He will be missed by his former teamates and many friends. R.I.P.
Dave Hagen
July 25, 2016
My father and Mr Massa had so many great times and memories. Breakfast talking baseball is what my dad always looked forward to with him and talked about Such a great man. A great family. I'm so sorry I just heard about this and your loss. God bless you all
Dave Hagen and Family
Jon DeWitt
July 21, 2016
As fine a man as I have ever known. I just heard today of his passing and I am devastated. There are endless good things I could say about him, but the one thing that always stood out was his love and commitment to his family and his faith. he will be greatly missed.
marty Sexton
July 21, 2016
So sad to learn of Gordy's passing. As a retreat mate and adoration partner I know he was a man of God. Sympathy to all his family
Pat Gilligan
July 20, 2016
I have lots of fun memories of the times Clare and I visited him when he was playing baseball. He was a great man.
July 20, 2016
Sorry to hear of Gordie's passing. Everything he touched was made better by his faithfulness and principles. My prayer is that God will speedily welcome him to eternal rest in the next life. - John McManus, Holy Cross 1957
Tim Clancy
July 19, 2016
Blessings and prayers.
paul plageman
July 19, 2016
Gordy was playing for Elder High
school when I met him and played with him- He could throw a football the length of the football field - He was very much loved by all the students and team mates at Elder . He was a true leader on and off the field and will be remembered by a lot of the guys he associated with -- May God Bless his family friends in this time of sorrow Gordy will be missed by all who knew and remembered him.
Patrick Rooney
July 19, 2016
Steve and family, sorry to learn of your dads passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat
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