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Richard Massey Obituary
1931-2020
Richard Preston Massey (Dick) passed away December 4, 2020 at age 89. He was born October 26,1931 in Fort Worth, Texas to Lelene and Dall Preston Massey. After graduating from Rice University with a BA and BSEE (Electrical Engineering), Dick moved to New Jersey and worked for Bell Telephone Laboratories for 35 years. During this time he earned a MSEE from Columbia University. For the next 18 years he was a lecturer in the ECE Department at Rice University. Dick was an active member of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and volunteered at Memorial Assistant Ministries and Houston Museum of Natural Science. He is predeceased by his parents and his son, Douglas. Dick is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara, and daughters, Marlene and Sharon, and grandchildren, Max and Addi. A family service will be held at a future date. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Rice University or a charity of your choice.
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Mary Ann Beauchemin
January 27, 2021
I really enjoyed talking with Richard on all the bird walks and birding trips he and Barbara came on. I loved how he always offered to help carry my spotting scope for me so that I could focus on helping people find the bird and identify it! What a kind, generous and insightful man with a good sense of humor!
Vicki Schutter
December 31, 2020
I just found out about Dick’s passing a few days ago. He was such a wonderful person! I loved working with him at Rice. Steve and I think about him every time Steve bakes cookies. He loved Steve’s cookies! We send our love and prayers to Barbara. ❤
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