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William Massa Obituary
On Tuesday, evening, October 4, 2005, at Friends Nursing Home, Sandy Spring, MD. Resident of Rockville, MD, also Ocean City, MD and Fort Myers, FL. Born July 6, 1913, son of Bartolomo and Maria Grazia Biscardi Massa in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Virginia Sorrell Massa; his parents, sister Frances Massa and brothers Dominic and Nicholas Massa. He is survived by his only child Virginia Lee Massa of Laurel, MD; his devoted companion Mary L. Reese; sister Mary Ziegner of North Lindenhurst, NY; brothers Joseph of Lake San Marcos, CA and Anthony of Rockaway Beach, NY. He leaves numerous loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, dear friends and neighbors.A celebration of the life of Bill Massa will be held at a Memorial service on Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, 3820 Aspen Hill Rd., Wheaton, MD. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Voice of the Retarded, 5005 Newport Dr., Suite 108, Rolling Meadow, IL 60008 or Rosewood Auxiliary, Inc., 105 South Crain Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or a charity of choice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Franky Reese
October 13, 2005
Bill was a wonderful loving friend. You will be missed and may you rest in peace.
Bill Sherman
October 12, 2005
To the Family and Friends of Bill:
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of Bill. You have been in our thoughts and prayers.
Katina and Rein Podrang
October 12, 2005
Uncle Bill, will be remembered for always being there for the people he loved. He was a wonderful Uncle good father and a great friend to all. We will miss you.
Love,
Katina and Rein
Bob and Julia HAMBRECHT
October 10, 2005
We are so happy that we got see Uncle Bill just a few days before his passing. We believe that he knew we were there and he will be missed greatly.
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