Clifton L. Massingale Sr.

Clifton Massingale Obituary

Massingale, Clifton L., Sr. Passed away peacefully March 30, 2007, at his home in Sturtevant, WI. Born on October 10, 1936 to Elijah Massingale and Daisy Grant in Belzoni, Mississippi. He is survived by his mother; 5 children, Bryan, Toni, Clifton, Jr. (Robin), Terry and Danita; 3 grandchildren, Elijah, Nicole (Shawn) Perusse and Kamri; a great-grandson, Nicholas; a loving companion, Thomas-Ann Riley; and a faithful friend, Steve Teasley. He is further survived by many other relatives and friends. Cliff was an active parishioner of All Saints Catholic Church and a leader of the Knights of Saint Peter Claver. A Fourth Degree Grand Knight, he was passionately committed to this organization and took a special interest in the welfare of its junior members. Visitation will be from 4-6:45PM Wed., April 4, at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, 4260 N. 51st St. followed by the Mass of Resurrection at 7PM. Private burial will follow on Thursday morning at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash St. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Knights of Peter Claver Scholarship Fund in Clifton's memory are appreciated. The family is served by: NORTHWEST FUNERAL CHAPEL O'BEE, FORD & FRAZIER 6630 W. Hampton Ave. 414-462-6020

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 3, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Clifton Massingale

9 Entries

Delores Hooks Parr & The Rest of the Hooks Family

April 10, 2007

Dear Miss Daisy and family - just wanted to express our family's sincere condolences on the loss of Cliff.

Mr. Mac and my Dad (Nat Hooks) were friends and worked together a AOSmith many years ago, and our families use to socialize back in the day. Cliff was older and I looked up to him, especially after he and Connie appeared on the local 'dance party' show...! What a treat that was for our family...somebody we actually knew was on television....!

I got the opportunity to reconnect with Cliff when my kids were involved in the Jr. KCs, and through St. E's (now St. Martin de Porres) and the Central City Catholic Churches group.

He was devout and sincere in his faith and he lived it. The world is a better place for him having been it.

Peace and blessings to you all.

Juliette (Nikki) Sanders

April 6, 2007

Fr. Bryan and Family,
I am sorry to hear about the lost of your loved on. The role he played in my life was significant as a Junior Daughter. He will be truly missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Mr. Massingle, this is not good-bye; I know I will see you later.

Ugo and Sheila Nwagbaraocha

April 5, 2007

Fr. Bryan and Family:

We share your loss and pray that God will give you the strength needed to face the days ahead. Although our flesh mourns his earthly loss, our spirits are joyful that your father is now in the presence of the Almighty Father! He helped plant and water the seeds of God’s message within the congregation of All Saints church and the Black community. The Lord works wonders through people like Mr. Massingale (and wonderful he was) with his kind and loving spirit. I am confident that God greeted him saying, "Well done my good and faithful servant. Welcome home my son".

May God continue to bless you and your family through this time of bereavement.

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” Psalms 118:14

Lindsey Massingale Jr.

April 5, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Kay & Jim Ruskaup

April 4, 2007

Danita and Family,
Even though we can't be there in person, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Gail (Massingale) Hercule

April 3, 2007

To My Family,
As cousin to Clifton, I exend my deepest condolences to Clifton's children (my second cousins), grandchildren, ThomasAnn and the rest of my family. Having known Clifton since childhood, I have many fond memories of him. He was a very special man who loved his family and loved life. Our sorrow should not be that he is gone because he has completed his journey and gone back to the arm's of God; our sorrow should be only that we will miss him. We are all better people for having had him in or lives. He will always be in my prayers as will all of my family.
Gail Massingale Hercule

Wm. and Loretta Egger

April 3, 2007

To the Family and friends of Cliff we wish to send our deepest sympathy.Our prayers are with you during your time of grief. Bill and Loretta Egger

Fr. Marv Knighton

April 3, 2007

Dear Bryan & Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you deal with the passing of your father. I was always impressed with your dad's upbeat attitude and his desire to grow in his faith. I realize for you as children/grandchildren this is most difficult due to your mother's passing a few years ago. During this Holy Week may your grow with the faith and belief that your dad's "life is simply changed not ended. I hold you in prayer.

Fraternally,
Fr. Marv Knighton

Judith Massingale-German

April 3, 2007

To the family of Clifton Massingale, Sr., I want to express my deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.

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