Donald A. Massey

Pittsfield - Donald A. Massey, 85, died Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Berkshire Medical Center.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Nancy J. (Keenan) Massey; three sons, David Massey and his wife Jessica of Charlotte, NC, Mark Massey of Newton and Daniel Massey of Rowayton, CT; two daughters, Sue Piermarini and her husband Bruce of West Brookfield and Donna Slade and her husband Elliott of Palo Alto, CA; thirteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by two siblings, Richard Massey and Winifred Tillotson.  He was born in Ballston Spa, NY son of the late Wesley F. and Margaret J. (Levey) Massey and grew up in Schenectady, NY and later lived in Burlington, VT, West Hartford, CT and Leominster before moving to Pittsfield in 1980.

Donald received his Undergraduate Degree from the University of Vermont and his Master’s Degree in Economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY.

Mr. Massey worked as an engineer for General Electric and served as a Commissioned Officer of the United States Air Force during the Korean War.

He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Pittsfield and enjoyed working on cars, flying private planes and collecting coins and stamps.

Funeral Services for Donald will be held privately and there are no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.  Varnum Funeral Home, Inc., 43 East Main St., West Brookfield is assisting his family with arrangements.

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