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He is survived by his mother Nellie Massad, life partner Maribeth Meyers, 2 step children; Martina Myers and Joseph Myers and 3 brothers; David (Fedelina) Massad, George Massad (Trena) and Zachary (Dawn) Massad.
Visitation will be 2pm - 8pm Friday, January 3, 2025 with 7pm Prayer Service at Chas. Verhedyen, Inc. -Duross Chapel, 28499 Schoenherr Rd., Warren 48088 with Instate 10am Saturday, January 4, 2025 until time of Funeral Mass, 11am at St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E. Maple Rd., Troy, Michigan 48083. In lieu of flowers William requested donations in his name be directed through democracynow.com in memory of Shireen Abu Akleh and Hind Rajab via https://www.democracynow.org/donate/web-nav
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Dan "Stretch" Slezak
January 2, 2025
William S. Massad, Will, Willy, Chico, Friend, Confidante, Brother! The adventures we had, and how you made every one of them a memory that I will never forget. Since the early days at Bishop Gallagher, to working at Club 500, to driving around and hitting every pool hall in Southern Michigan (especially the free ones), to working with you as a handyman, to trips at Houghton Lake, to my wedding in Banff, Canada. I have so many awesome memories I could fill this book. I want to thank you Willy. You are one of a kind, and that is an understatement. You gave the shirt off your back. Your kindness, generosity, uniqueness, ambition, and laugh, have had a huge influence on who I am today. I was always very fortunate to call you, my friend. Even though I missed out on your recent years, I would call and we would quickly start exactly where we left off. I´m going to miss those deep conversations and the laughs. Love you Will.
To Mrs. Massad, Dave, George, Zach and all your families, my deepest and heart felt condolences. You were always so kind to me when I was around for visits. I remember the most, when I´d walked into your home with Willy, and hear from the living room or kitchen, "STRETCH!" and be greeted with open arms by Nellie and Sam! Quickly followed by an offer to sit and eat. Willy is loved and forever will be, and I for one, will dearly miss him. I love all of you and I'm sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man.
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Jason
January 1, 2025
I briefly worked with Will - "Thrilla", and I was treated to be able to shadow him on a sales call. We became close friends from the moment I met him and he worked for my office for about a year, at which time he came over to my house for dinner and invited my wife and I to his to enjoy some incredibly good cuisine. He was a chef as a well, I learned. I am in a state of disbelief, but I am so thankful for the time and conversations and laughs we shared. I will miss meeting up at the Charlevoix my friend.
Heather Ghesquiere
January 1, 2025
Willie, when I first met you (& the rest of Brian´s friends) at Derek & Michelle´s wedding 25 (?) years ago, you welcomed me with open arms; repeatedly asking if I had a sister, to the point I asked B if `I should be worried?´. To which Brian laughed & replied `absolutely not´. (You guys were ALL a bunch of goofs that night- I think Beak and Noche were climbing the utility poles or something that night in the parking lot). Of course Brian was right, and I´d quickly learn how special the friend group is. If I was Snow White, and the friend group were my dwarves, I think you would be my Doc.
Your heart is as big as your feet (Vegas pun IYKYK). You were always thinking of others. Whether it was sending a little gift to Robbie for Christmas when he was little, showing up in Harbor Beach with the Crave Case, or giving the most unique wedding gifts (the Ghesquiere Wedding Star is proudly displayed in Harbor Beach for all to see). You even gave me great advice while planning our wedding: when picking a space for an event. If you need to decide between a little snug vs larger than needed, go small; it forces the group to interact, and encourages mingling. (other Willie lessons you taught me: always hit the olives hard on any buffet, to get the most for your money, and never eat at a restaurant where the staff is seen carrying clean glasses using their fingers inside the glass to carry them). Not to mention, your life long friendship to Bri (poker obsession). I am pretty sure he will never have a night of poker and not be able to think of you.
It seems like kismet that you were able to stop into HB last spring. I truly enjoyed catching up a little bit. So good to hear about how you & Mary were doing. And when you told me how you visited your mom, to play cards often, and that your mom would try to let you win, lol. And you wanted her to win, because you didn´t want to take money from her- So the rules had to change to the loser takes the ca$h. This was brilliant, hysterical and got me right in the `feelz´ all at the same time.
When I think of you, I can´t separate your voice from the chuckling laugh that would be present when we would all be together. I hope this never changes and I always hear you laugh-talking in my head. I am glad to call you friend and sad about your loss. I will be keeping your entire family in my heart, particularly over the next few days. God bless.
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