William "Bill" F. Massa

Always enjoyed Massa's on Lindbergh. Bill was a great host. It was our "go to " place every week when living in the St. Louis area. There are many stories I could share about Bill and Jack but above all the camaraderie enjoyed at the restaurant; as dined there when first opened and continued to do so even after leaving St. Louis. Bill will be sorely missed by many. He and Jack created a great dining destination .

Maggie Bolderson
Bill was a catholic priest when I met him. He made being religious cool when my generation was falling away from going to church. I will always be grateful to him because I raised four beautiful children catholic and they still practice their religion.
Thank you Bill.
Much love.

I attended Dubourg high school with Bill. We were friends at school and I enjoyed our conversations and Classes together I’ve thought about you a lot Bill, you looked like a happy man.

Jim Garth, a family friend, found this notice today, April 27, 2022. I've known Bill and Jack since the mid 40's. Their Dad, Fred, and their Mom Ginny, often cooked Italian food for parties at our house on Sutherland Ave. In South St. Louis. Although I haven't seen either in years, still fast and valued friends. A heartfelt loss from "Jim & Sissy." Our continued blessins to Jack and family.

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We met him at Massas on Lindbergh soon after it opened and over the years spent many nights enjoying his company. Bill always made you feel special. R.I.P. Bill.

Bill meant so much to my family. He had been my childhood priest and then later, my friend. Our family spent every occasion at Massa's on Lindbergh. At least two of us (mostly my aunt and uncle - Pat and John Weiss) would have dinner each weekend. Over the years, Bill made us feel special, like part of his family. I cannot tell you how many important memories we had with him. Once, my mother, Susan Cox, kidnapped the statue in the womens' bathroom and held it for ransom. She sent photographs...

So I recall Bill as Fr. Massa. He led our youth group at St. Patrick's church in University City. He was a deeply caring and humorous man. He helped us embrace who we were and was there for each and everyone of us. He frequently joined our Sunday evening youth groups. He was a big-hearted, caring man. I also recall when he left the priesthood to embrace the deeper essence of who he was. Shortly thereafter he opened Massa's. Just saw that he had passed. My condolences to the family and to...

I was greatly saddened to hear of Bill's death. His obituary honestly tells the story of Bill. His heartwarming personality, his devotion to friends, his laugh, everything a truly good man possess. Just thought of him a day or so ago and this makes my heart ache.

This is way, way, way too Late. But, as a classmate of Bill, I have to add my thoughts. I did not see any entries in this Guest Book of my classmates. I did not know it existed until tonight in an attempt to find a way to communicate with Jack. So, I felt a need to express what I felt for Bill. I loved Bill as a brother (over 50 years), along with his other classmates. He knew that and I, we, find solace in that. Jack, you know that too. We miss him too.