BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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QUINN FUNERAL SERVICE

26 MULE ROAD

Toms River, New Jersey

FLORENCE MASSA Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 31, 2017.



Florence Massa, 88, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017. She was born in Jersey City to the late Vito and Philomena (Lombardo) Carbutti. Florence lived in Holiday City, Toms River from 1988 to present.

Florence is predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years Vito Massa, her sister Mary Cucco, her son in-law Dr. Walter G. Barr and her granddaughter Maria Barr.

She is survived by her children Dr. Mary Massa, Vito and Carol Massa, and Nicholas and Carol Massa; her grandchildren Walter and Hally Barr, Luke Barr and Dr. Bridget Whitehead, Dr. Christopher and Kate Massa, Lauren, Amy, Nicholas, and Christina Massa and great-grand children Anna and Emma Massa. She is also loved by many nieces and nephews and her beloved brothers and sisters in law, Patrick Massa, Irene Massa, Dr. Thomas and Nicol Massa, Nicholas and Linda Massa, and Theresa Massa and the late Anthony Massa.

To know Florence, was to love her. She was kind and compassionate, never having a bad word to say about any one. She was the model of strength and courage to her family through many difficult times and was always available to listen and empathize with those needing support and encouragement. Asking for little for herself, her greatest joys were helping her children to become responsible and capable adults and showering her grandchildren and great grandchildren with love. Florence was a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in Jersey City and St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Toms River.

The family wishes to thank Doris, Florence's live in caretaker, for 17 months of devoted service, compassion and companionship.

Visitation will be held on Sunday from 3-7 pm at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday 10:30 am at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, Toms River. Burial will follow at the New Jersey Veterans Cemetery, Wrightstown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 Southeast First Street, Suite 800, Miami, Florida 33131 – www.Parkinson.org

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February 8, 2018

Richard Ryan

So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember her from the many times I was in your house with Vito. She will be missed.

November 5, 2017

Cathy Guranovich

We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers to the entire family. Heaven has another angel. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
Steve and Cathy Guranovich

November 3, 2017

Chickie Schwarz

Yo Flo. You were da best.

November 3, 2017

Linda DeAngeli Kelley

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as a sweet, soft spoken woman. She was a kind and caring neighbor. May she rest in peace. Most sincerely,

November 3, 2017

I remember your Mom well. She was a very warm and loving person. My condolences to the the family. God bless you all.

Maureen Sullivan Zielinski

November 3, 2017

The world grew a little darker the day your mom left. Her smile always lit up any room she walked into. I will never forget when she would go to Shop Rite and come down Newkirk Street at around 2:00 p.m., meet my mom and then they would stop talking at around 4:00 p.m. She and my mom were good friends and we were very fortunate to know her. Florence was the epitome of a "good neighbor" and friend. May she rest in peace; she is now on the "Newkirk Cloud". Our prayers are with your family in this sad time.

With sadness and tears,
The Josso Family

November 3, 2017

Margaret Steinhauser

So sorry for your loss. May your Mom Rest in Peace.
Margaret Steinhauser

October 31, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

QUINN FUNERAL SERVICE

26 MULE ROAD, Toms River, NJ 08755

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Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Church

Toms River, NJ

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New Jersey Veterans Cemetery

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