Mr Frank Massa

Mr. Frank Massa, age 88 of 160 Franklin Street, and formerly of Prospect Street, Bristol, died Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Newport Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Theresa V. (Vollaro) Massa. Born and raised in Providence, he was a son of the late Fioravante and Rosa (Marrone) Massa. Frank was a Tec. 5 in the US Army during WWII serving in the Pacific and American Theater. Mr. Massa was a Wire Worker for the Carol Cable Co. in Lincoln for 20 years, retiring in 1986. He had previously worked for Kaiser Aluminum in their former Bristol Plant. He also did home delivery of baked goods Sal's Bakery in the Bristol area, for many years. Frank was a communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Bristol, a former member of the Cup Defenders Association and an avid Red Sox fan. He is survived by a daughter, Donna S. Poissant and her husband, Oliver of Bristol, three grandchildren, Paul R. Sousa, Courtney and Ryan Poissant, all of Bristol. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Massa. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Saturday, March 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours will be Saturday morning only from 8:00-10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter, 11 Broad Common Road, Unit 155, Bristol, RI 02809. For online condolences, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Service Information Cemetery St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI --> Visitation Saturday March 1, 2014 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Service Saturday March 1, 2014 11:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 141 State St. Bristol, RI 02809 -->