Robert J. Massey, age 89, passed away at home on Fri, Dec 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on Aug 11, 1928 to the late Clarence and Helen (Larvia) Massey. He was a communicant of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Chicopee. Robert worked as a service technician for Punderson Oil retiring in 1992 and spent 50 years in the oil business. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1849 in Chicopee. Robert leaves his loving wife of over 56 years Rita (Roy) Massey of Springfield; two daughters Lorraine Czub of Springfield and Lu and Skip Caffrey of Feeding Hills; one grandson Aaron Czub and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son-in-law William Czub who passed away in 2010; one sister Theresa Routier and one nephew Mark Routier. A Funeral Service will be held on Wed, Dec 6,2017 at 8:45 AM From the Grise Funeral home 280 Springfield St. Chicopee with a Mass of Christian Liturgy at 10:00 AM at Holy Name Parish in the Assumption Church in Chicopee. Burial Will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling Hours will be held on Tues, Dec 5, 2017 from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Smile Train 41 Madison Ave. 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010 or go to smiletrain.org.