Joy Nayef Massad
12/4/1932 - 6/19/2017
Joy Nayef Massad
12/4/1932 - 6/19/2017
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Joy Nayef Massad was born Dec. 4, 1932, in Longview to N.S. and Hazel Massad. After growing up in Tyler, he served in the US Army, graduated from Oklahoma University and returned to Tyler in 1958. He briefly joined his father at Massad's Menswear on the square before opening his own business in 1964, with his wife, Sameera, J.Massad's for Men in Green Acres Shopping Village. He had an Olde English Village location and in the 80s the last location in Southpark Shopping Center. He was a successful businessman, loved what he did and did it well. But more importantly, he loved his family and friends. He always had a huge smile and enjoyed greeting people with a hug. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing as well.
He was preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Massad, Jeri Massad and son, Stephen Massad.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia Cowan Massad; brother, Frank Massad Jr.; children, Randy Massad, David Massad, Samia Massad Smith, Susan Collins, Sally Campbell, Brooks Brown and Pamela Humphrey. Many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of a service, his wish was for the memories of him when alive to stay with you.
Memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice of Tyler, 7925 S. Broadway #1140, Tyler, 75703. Flowers and cards to 111 East Heritage, Tyler, 75703.
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July 5, 2017
Samia, I have just learned of the passing of your sweet father. Please accept my sympathy. We have many fond memories of all of you.
Mary Ann Eltife Schroeder
Ennis Trimble
June 27, 2017
ODE TO JOY MASSAD
We lost a long-time friend today:
Joy Massad has passed away;
Old friends recall his youthful days,
Happy smiles and jovial ways.
He laughed a lot and joked with all,
A big Texan, stood straight and tall;
People liked him, 'twas plain to see,
Others loved him, and so did we.
In the Army, he served with pride,
Those years with our flag by his side;
It's with contused, revered remorse,
And grief we bid "Goodbye," of course;
Though his last breath, his sun has set,
His long friendship, none will forget.
Behind he left fond memories,
Love of family, one of these;
But now at peace and end to pain,
Angels hold him where none will wane,
And he with God will humbly wait
Till he greets us at heaven's gate.
-Ennis (Smith) Trimble
Tyler High School Class of 1950
Alan Payne
June 24, 2017
Hanging in my closet to this day is a herringbone tweed Tallia Italian jacket from J. Massads in the Green Acres Village from sometime in the 60's. Sold to me by a man of honor who always had a smile, a handshake and a hug whenever he saw you whether in the store or around town. His was an era when one bought their clothing from a personal friend who knew your name and valued your friendship and patronage. Joy Massad will always be remembered as a Tyler tradition dating back so very many years and with few exceptions, I don't think that I ever saw him with anything other than a big smile on his face. I'll keep the jacket forever and will never forget J. Massad's in my old hometown of Tyler, TX.
June 24, 2017
Samia, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the death of your father. We have so many fond memories of our youth in Tyler. May God bless all of you, Theresa (Eltife) and George Korkmas
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June 24, 2017
Randy,David,Samia,Pat and family, so sad to hear of the passing of dear Joy.We have so many great memories. May his memory be eternal.
Dolores Eltife Kamel, Houston
June 23, 2017
Samia, Randy, & David, from the first time your Mom & Dad came across the street to welcome my family to the neighborhood, we were friends from that time on. I watch each of you grow up. Please accept the my sympathy at this time and know I have great memories of your Dad. Love to each of you.
Pat Towles Gilbert (Katy, TX)
June 23, 2017
Samia- so many fond memories I have with you at your Dad's stores when we were such small little girls. I'm so sorry for your loss and I'm keeping you in my prayers.
Melinda Dingler
Mac Moseley
June 23, 2017
I lost a friend whom I loved. Blessings on you Sam, David and Randy. I love you too
., Mac
June 22, 2017
Dear Samia and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the passing of your dear father. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
John & Adele Johnson
Susan Collins
June 22, 2017
You will be missed. Love you always
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