Edward Masha

Edward Masha made his final quiet exit on February 12, 2022, surrounded by the people he loved most. Eddie, born on August 13, 1951, was the first of five children for the late Albert and Irene Masha. Being the oldest, Eddie was everyone's go-to guy for advice, encouragement, a listening ear, and honest feedback.
Ed's greatest love was his family. Even after 42 years together, his face would still light up every time his wife, Natalie, walked into the room. He was an affectionate husband and didn't miss a chance to hold her hand, kiss her forehead, or give her a squeeze. His sons, Cody and Dustin were his pride and his joy, even when they were a pain in his backside testing the boundaries.
Ed was a passionate and respected math professor at Kettering University. He always went the extra mile for his students and took great pride in their successes. He never missed an opportunity to share his insight and knowledge both in and out of the classroom. He enjoyed challenging his sons with teachable moments, like calculating the height of the trees in the yard based on the angle of their shadows.
Baseball, fishing, attending the symphony, watching the birds and nature from his front porch, playing with the dogs, deep conversations with close friends and family brought him great joy. He especially loved his dogs. For 25 years, Ed and Natalie raised and showed Rottweilers all over the country, where they made many friends along the way. A talented napper, there wasn't a road, family gathering, or friend's house that he couldn't fall asleep on or in.
Ed will be dearly missed by his loving wife Natalie, sons Cody and Dustin, brothers Michael (Diana) Masha, Tom Masha, sisters Marilyn (Dean) Bodanyi, Elizabeth (Brian) Drake, Mothers-in-law Nancy Tartoni and Beth Yaroch, sisters-in-law Leah (Mark) Hilty, Nicci (Wade) Rosted, brother-in-law Joe (Erin) Tartoni, many nieces and nephews, and good friends, especially Michael, Debbie, Tim, and Steven Conradt.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 19th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors - Capstick Chapel in Lapeer, Michigan. Pastor Drew Jolly will officiate. The family will be present to receive friends from 10:00 a.m until the time of the service at noon.
In lieu of flowers or contributions, the family requests that you reach out and be kind. Honor Ed's life by doing a random act of kindness for your fellow human or four-legged friends and always remember who you are.