James "Jim" Massey

James "Jim" Massey, 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 4, 2015.

Born in Holyoke, Mass., the son of Wiliam and Marion Massey, Jim grew up in Hampton Beach. After graduating from Bridgeton Academy in Maine, he served in the U.S. Army Military Police at Ft. McClellan in Alabama, Camp Casey in Korea, Ft. McNair and Ft. Meyers in the Military District of Washington. His New Hampshire law enforcement years included Hampton Police, Hooksett Police and New Hampshire State Police Highway Enforcement before his retirement in 2006.

A lifelong New England sports fan, Jim enjoyed seeing all his teams win championships throughout the years and had a sports jersey for every occasion. He was known for his quick wit, sense of humor, and unbeatable trivia knowledge. Jim absorbed history and was thrilled to tour battlefields of Europe. He was an avid reader and often volunteered reading to retirement home residents. Jim adored dogs and enjoyed his walks with Pesky and London. Jim was a member of the Sons of American Legion, VFW, Elks, Moose, Eagles, and Society of American Baseball research.

Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Heidi (Bacon) Massey of Concord; two sons, Tyler Massey of Boston and Specialist Sean Massey of Joint Base Lewis McCord, Wash.; his sister, Dorothy Stefanik of Holyoke, Mass.; nieces, nephews, family and many friends who loved him.

Memorial calling hours will be held Monday, May 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Waters Funeral home.

Services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 10 a.m. at First Congregational Church, 1548 Hopkinton Road in Hopkinton, followed by military honors at noon at the New Hampshire Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

Following this service, the American Legion Post 21, 7 Perley St. in Concord will be hosting a reception in celebration of Jim's life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pope Memorial SPCA, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, NH,03301 or to the American Legion, c/o Michelle Edwards, 7 Perley St., Concord, 03301 for a scholarship to be set up in Jim's name.