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for Albert Massey
Robert Brasington
October 18, 2006
Ray was like a second father for me. As a small boy, it was Ray that would tirelessly let myself and Frank Moreland jump off his shoulders at Camp Crystal lake during Family Camp with the FUMC. Ray allowed me to bat during church softball games when everyone else thought I was too small. I was too small, yet Mr. Massey taught me how to bat. Granted, I learned to bat right, when I was actually left handed. When our family and the Massey's went camping, the Massey's always took care of me. I remember staying at the camp site with Mr. and Mrs. Massey to cook hotdogs when everyone else went hiking. You see, my dad would always get lost and true to form, they did. The Massey's were a pillar of strenght to the church and Ray was the corner stone. I love the Massey's.
phil weaver
October 17, 2006
I loved Ray like a father. May the peace of God that defies human understanding through Christ Jesus belong to his family.
Paddy Byrne
October 4, 2006
I've just gone through the 3 pages of the wonderful testimonials for Mr. Massy, you and the family. My heart, however breaking for the Massey family, is filled with so much joy in seeing the response so many recreational professionals have shared with you. You know he was more then a professional mentor to so many, he was like our best friend in FRPA especially District II which you wee so much of a part of. I hope your coping well and soon would like to come over and visit with you. I'm also avialbe to help you out with anyhting around the house where youmay need help. It would make me feel even more close and special to Mr. Massey. I also can't tell you how honored I was for him to request my presence as an "Honorary Pall Bearer". I willmiss him greatly but will never ever forget the countless great times I had with him at conference, the lake place or working on getting the tennis courts resurfaced at Turkey Creek Forest. I'm also going to work diligently in seeing about getting a park named after him and won't quit until that's accomplished. God bless you and the family and hope to visit with you soon.
Seletta Henry
September 27, 2006
Mrs. Julia
God's grace is sufficent in all things, may His peace and comfort abide with you and your family during these days.
Karen Palus
September 26, 2006
On behalf of the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department we send our our deepest sympathies for the passing of Ray Massey! He was a mentor and a friend to all he contacted throughout his professional career! Julia and Fran, thank you for sharing Ray with us! He will truly be missed!
Karen Palus, Director
City of Tampa
Jim Hunter
September 26, 2006
Fran and Family,
The Jim Hunter family sends our deepest condolences on the loss of your father.
Terri Owen
September 26, 2006
Although I did not have the opportunity to know Ray, it is obvious that he made a huge impact in the lives of many. Not only will he be missed by family and friends, but also by our Parks & Recreation family and profession. My heart goes out to all of you.
Ire Bethea
September 26, 2006
Our deepest condolences to the Massey family! Mr. Ray will be missed by many!The love that he shared with so many will never be forgotten.
Dennis Guenther
September 26, 2006
I received the news of Ray's passing while visiting my parents' Sunday school class at the FUMC in Gainesville. He will be missed dearly by those of us in the profession who knew and loved Ray. Please accept our heart-felt sympathy and prayers.
Dennis and Jackie Guenther
Katy Sullivan
September 25, 2006
Ray will be missed by all who knew him. He was truly a wonderful man and friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
Frances Cannon
September 25, 2006
Julie, my love and prayers are with you and the family. Ray was such a great man in so many ways. He could even stay a Seminole down there in Gator Country!!
His leadership will be felt for many, many generations. In many ways he is even closer now that he has graduated into the next life.
Thanks for always being there for him -- and all of us
Fran Cannon
Don Wilson
September 25, 2006
Julia and Family,
My heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ray worked in Orlando as I did at one time. I saw his footprints there when I arrived and he was also on the interview/test committee when I became certified as a professional with FRPA. He has touched many professional lives and will always be remembered by many. I looked to Ray for advice on many occasions and he always delivered the response in his soothing and humble manner. I am a better professional and human being for having known Ray. I will not be able to attend the funeral tomorrow due to our family also having a loss. You can be assured my prayers will serve a dual purpose tomorrow. I want to thank the family for sharing such a great person with us these years because I know how much he cherished and loved his family.
Mike Bullock
September 25, 2006
The Florida Park Service family would like to offer our condolences on the passing of Mr. Massey. He set an example for all parks and recreation professionals to follow. He will be missed.
Mike Bullock, Director
Florida State Parks
Ben Scribner
September 25, 2006
I am sorry for your loss. I know that he will be missed.
Regards
Tom Martin, Executive Director
September 25, 2006
Dear Julia & Family,
Ray had a special place in our hearts in Georgia having served as President of GRPA in 1958. He was a devoted leader for the park and recreation field for many years and was a mentor to many of us. I always enjoyed talking with him in recent years about the ole days in recreation.
He will be missed.
Walter Rothenbach
September 25, 2006
Having known Ray professionally for many years, my thoughts are now with Julia, Ray's children and grand children. May happy thoughts of his incredible life help all at this time.
John Jackson
September 25, 2006
To Ray's family, my deepest condolences.
Cliff Crawford
September 25, 2006
Ray cared about his family and his Gainesville community. He was appreciated for his committment to help the city do its' best for its' residents, particularly for those involved in recreation. Prayers go out to his family in this dificult time.
Juli Brasington Tedeschi
September 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Ray always held a special spot in our hearts, with many fond memories of camping in the mountains.
Juli Brasington Tedeschi.
Leah Hoffman
September 25, 2006
Mr. Ray was very special to me and always made me feel welcome whether it be an FRPA conference on just visiting. He had a unique way of incorporating humor into his conversations which made for a wonderful time whenever I was able to visit with him.
Mr. Ray will always hold a special place in my heart as he was a gentleman and a parks and recreation professional who understood people and the needs of the community.
He will be truely missed, but I am blessed to have had the opportunity to know him.
Eleanor Warmack
September 25, 2006
Mrs. Julia and Fran, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Ray's passing. He meant so much to so many. Our thoughts are with you all as he is now in the arms of angels and is finding great comfort there.
Karen Behling
September 25, 2006
Fran and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Terri Messler
September 25, 2006
Mr. Massey was an inspiration to all of us in the profession of parks and recreation.
Terri Messler
President
Florida Recreation and Park Association
Mitchell Anderson
September 25, 2006
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Greg Scott
September 25, 2006
Mr. Ray is one of my hero's and mentors. Both he and Mrs. Julia are very, very special to many of us. Thanks for sharing a great leader with us.
Leonard Watkins
September 25, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
I will always remember the short talks my mother and I had with Ray when we delivered your news paper out at starr lake.
ANGIE HUNTER
September 25, 2006
MS JULIA, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR RAY. IF IT HADN'T BEEN FOR YOUR HELP AND ENCOURAGEMENT I WOULD STILL BE WAITING TABLES. I LOVE YOU AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE MR RAY THANKS AGAIN. ANGIE
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