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Jules M. Massey, Sr., 78, of Belle Vernon went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023, with his family at his bedside, at Penn Highlands Mon Valley Hospital. A son of the late Emil Massey, Sr. and Helen (Lenhart) Massey, Jules was born on April 20, 1945 in Monessen. A United States Marine veteran, he retired in 2003 from Allenport Plant of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. Jules was a hardworking, faithful, and loving husband, father and “pappy”, committed and devoted to his bride of 55 years. He was immensely proud of his family. He was lighthearted and enjoyed sharing his favorite stories and one-liners. Some of his hobbies included crossword puzzles, yard work, daily walks and working out at the gym. He especially loved his dogs and grand dogs. He served in HOPE Church leadership as the head usher and assisted in various community outreaches. Jules is survived by his wife, Ninfa (Pennline) Massey; three daughters, Pamela Massey of Arcadia, FL, Alicia (Terry) Santoro of Perryopolis, and Julie (Paul Reed) Anders of Cape Coral, FL; two sons, Jules (Lorrie) Massey, Jr., of Fayette City and Christopher (Kelly) Massey, Sr., of Perryopolis, 13 grandchildren, Chelsy (Joshua) Kemp, Sr., Kylie (Michael) Horrell, Zachary (Shykila) Santoro, Mallory (Joseph) Scalise, Hannah Santoro Laing, Elijah Santoro, Katlyn Massey, Caleb Massey, Jacob (Amanda) Anders, Emily (fiancé Levy Montes de Oca) Anders, Morgan (Anthony) Lucketti, Christopher (girlfriend Maria Gagetta) Massey, Jr., and Mackenzie (fiancé Dylan Celaschi) Massey; and 13 great grandchildren, Joshua Kemp, Jr., Carmen and Lorenzo Scalise, Kalani and Karina Horrell, Kingsly Laing, Antonio, Lilianna, Maximus, and Benjamin Anders, Brinnleigh, Rhett, and Asher Roberts, and Levi Lucketti; a sister, Rita (Greg) Evans of Perryopolis, a brother, John (Kathy) Massey of Donora. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Emil (JoAnn) Massey, Jr., and a sister, Louise (Albert) Salaske. The family would like to thank Dr. L. Douglas Pepper, Dr. R. Krishnan and the staff at MVH CCU, as well as Pastor Jeff Marton and his church family. Friends will be received on Tuesday from 2 to 4 P.M. and 7 to 9 P.M. in the HOPE Church, 813 Fayette Avenue, Belle Vernon. Funeral services will be in the HOPE Church on Wednesday at 10 A.M. with Pastor Jeff Marton officiating. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ferguson Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 700 Broad Avenue, Belle Vernon. 724-929-5300. www.FergusonFuneralHomeandCrematory.com

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Jules M. Massey Sr.

April 20, 1945 - December 10, 2023