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Lucie Massa Obituary

Lucie (Ciaffaglione) Massa, 83, of Wethersfield, beloved wife of Frank J. Massa, Sr., died Thursday (August 1, 2002). She was born August 11, 1918 in New Britain and was the daughter of the late John and Sophia Ciaffaglione. She was the office manager for the former Bell Heating and Oil Co., Hartford, retiring many years ago. She was a communicant of the Church of the Incarnation, Wethersfield and a member of the Young Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Frank J. Massa, Jr. of Old Lyme and Gary J. Massa and his wife Cheryl of Somers; two brothers, John Ciaffaglione and his wife Joyce of Avon and Sebastian Ciaffaglione and his wife Rina of New Britain; four grandchildren, Frank J, Massa, III of Plainville, Lisa Craft and her husband Rodney of Burlington, Kristina Massa and Angela Massa, both of Rocky Hill; and a daughter-in-law, Stella Massa of Plainville. She was predeceased by a sister, Concetta Oliva. Funeral service will be Monday, 9 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation, Wethersfield. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Britain. Calling hours are TODAY from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. For on line messages to the family please visit www.desopo.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2002.

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August 5, 2002

Condolences to Gary Massa and Family.



Lena Carter & Shirley Paddyfote

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Dean and Ewa Ciaffaglione

August 4, 2002

To the entire Ciaffaglione family, To comfort you at your time of loss we send you our deepest sympathy. We will hold our fondest memories of Lucy in our hearts forever. We are so sorry we couldn't attend the services for Lucy. We are truely sorry for your loss.

Barbara and Joseph Bernardi

August 4, 2002

We were sorry to learn of the death of your mother and grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Massa family.



Your friends, Barbara and Joseph Bernardi

D'Esopo Funeral Chapel

August 4, 2002

Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.

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