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Vincent Massey Obituary
Vincent H. Massey Sr., age 94, of the Lordship section of Stratford, beloved husband of 72 years to Therese (McCarthy) Massey, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Massey was born May 26, 1925 in Bridgeport, son of the late George and Mary (Heinz) Massey and had been a Stratford resident for over 70 years. Vincent was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and was the retired president of Massey Fuel. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Family, church and community were first and foremost in his life. Vinny enjoyed boating and the beach, he was an active member of the Lordship Fathers Club, Milford Yacht Club and Pootatuck Yacht Club. He was a lifelong parishioner in Our Lady of Peace Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include his eight children, Margaret Lasek and her husband Paul, George Massey and his wife Kimberly, Vincent Massey and his wife Patricia, Kathy Thompson and her husband Christopher, Kevin Massey and his wife Jeanne, Eileen Homza and her husband Joseph, Robert Massey and his wife Beth and Christopher Massey and his wife Stephanie; a surviving sister, Rita Massey Good; twenty-one grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. by meeting directly in Our Lady of Peace Church, 651 Stratford Road, Stratford, CT 06615. Interment with military honors will follow in Saint Michael's Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. For additional information or to share a message of condolence, visit www.wrmcdonaldfuneralhome.com.
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Beth Lounsbury
March 15, 2020
Just heard of Mr. Massey's passing.
Our symathy and prayers are with you.
Beth and Bruce Lounsbury
Bonnie Ketcham Doll
March 1, 2020
It doesn't get any better than growing up on Lordship Rd, directly across from the Massey's. Sending love!
Ricky Bernardo
February 29, 2020
Hi Bob - I am catching up on your father Vincent's storyjust a BIT of it. That's a long, special, sacred journey, no doubt with many ups and downs, and so many extended family side paths.
I will keep reading more, as I can. But anytime you can and want to share about him, please do: that would be such an honor and keep teaching menot only about you and yours, but about what's possible for the likes of me.
It is a mystery, when someone passes. To where, and how, and what it all means Humans have been wrestling with this for eons, personally and collectively. The wisest among us seem to be clear about one thing: love does not die. And something of us likely continues, though we've no good sense now for that reality.
Thank you, you and your family, for being a core part of Beth's journey and our family in turn. That will never die either.
Love always,
Michael Kollar
February 27, 2020
My condolences to the Massey family. Mr. Massey was a wonderful and kind man And he was a great boss to work for may he Rest In Peace.
Peter Lyddy
February 26, 2020
So sorry to hear about Vincent. He had a good long life and I'm sure has left you all with wonderful memories. I've always been happy to be a Hein family member! The stories my father would tell....priceless!Thinking of him and all of you. Rest in peace.
Aileen (Spodnick) Marsh
February 26, 2020
Eileen & family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sharon
February 26, 2020
Dear Massey family, We were saddened to learn of the death of your beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather. We have fond memories of time spent at the Mill River and MYC pools. May precious memories keep his love alive in your hearts.Blessings and love,Fred and Sharon Callahan
Mike Toronto
February 26, 2020
He was a Lordship icon and will live on in the memories of all of us that were lucky enough to have known him. My condolences to the family.
Ralph & Christine Bershefsky
February 25, 2020
Always enjoyed spending time with Mr. Massey at the Pootatuck Yacht Club where he attended all our annual events and fishing tournaments. He was a great guy and we send our condolences to the entire Massey family.
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