Mr Joseph Hector Masse

Mr. Joseph Hector 'Herky' Masse, 91, of Bristol, RI and formerly of New Bedford, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. He was born in New Bedford, MA on October 21, 1922 to parents Donat and Alpheda (Desruisseaux) Masse. He was married to Mary L. (Dyer) Masse and Francoise E. (Noury) Masse, both deceased. Hector grew up on Central Avenue in New Bedford and worked and was a partner in the family owned Masse's Machine Shop with his brothers, Michael and Robert Masse. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942 during WWII and served for four years as a Machinist's Mate on the USS Guadalconal and USS Bennington and received numerous awards. He loved his family, sharing Navy stories, dancing, fishing and magic tricks. Mr. Masse is survived by his son, Robert P. Masse (and wife Lana) of Paducah, KY, his daughter Susan Costa (and husband Robert) of Bourne, MA, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and most cherished friend, Vera Alosi of Riverside, RI. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 141 State Street, Bristol, RI. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol, RI. Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 14, 2014 from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI. 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 Friday March 14, 2014 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 --> Service Saturday March 15, 2014 10:00 AM Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 141 State St. Bristol, RI 02809 -->