Charles E. “Chot” Massey, 88, of Palmer Township, died Friday, March 11, 2022 in Lehigh Valley Hospital. Born September 15, 1933 in Easton, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Anna Madeleine (Allem) Massey. He and his wife, Linda Lou (Dressler) Massey were married 65 years. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1951 and was a staff sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a design draftsman for 36 years working for Bethlehem Steel, Weller Electric, Penn Pump and Cooper Industries. He was also a truck driver for ETI. Charles was a member of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Palmer Township. In the past, he was a coach for the Junior Bowling League at Bar-Don Lanes. He served as the first aid chairman of the American Red Cross, was a volunteer for Suburban Rescue, was an assistant fire chief at the Pocono Raceway, was a member of the safety team at Nazareth Speedway, and was CPR and EMT certified.
Surviving with his wife, Linda, are a son, C. David Massey; two daughters, Cynthia L. Hart and Diana L. Droesch, five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His son, Bruce E. Massey and a grandson died earlier.
Services will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 18, 2022 in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time on Friday in the funeral home. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 3900 Freemansburg Ave., Easton, PA 18045 or The Center for Animal Health and Welfare, www.healthyanimalcenter.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Toni Derrington
March 12, 2022 at 8:12 pm
I’m so thankful for the brief, but beautiful time we had to know each other ❤️
Brenda Della Penna
March 13, 2022 at 9:42 am
May it bring you comfort to know that in this time of sorrow that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless
Irene Kester
March 13, 2022 at 11:20 am
My sincere condolences to you Linda and your family. I did not know Charles for I had only met him once , but I feel I knew him from our conversations we had . He lived a full life and was loved by all.
Rich Philippi
March 13, 2022 at 11:42 am
To the Massey family,
My condolences on your lose. I have known and worked with Chot for 35+yrs. He is truly one of the caring and lovable person I have ever met. He will be dearly missed.
Rich, Tammy and Emily Philippi
Jim and Brenda Broadbent
March 13, 2022 at 5:37 pm
To the Massey family
I knew Chot for 35 + years as I worked with him at ETI. Always enjoyed the time we had together at work. I hated to see him go when he stopped working for ETI. When I was told he was in the hospital I planned to go to the hospital to see him and when I got back on Friday they told me he had passed. Sorry to have missed him. I am sorry for your loss God Bless.
Scott Sarnosky
March 14, 2022 at 7:14 am
I send sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Lisa & Kevin VanBuskirk, Jr. & Phyllis Smith Petrilak
March 14, 2022 at 12:06 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. May you find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you shared. My Grandfather and Charlie were very good friends. They use to go to the Pocono and Nazareth Racetracks together, they looked out for each other. I can only imagine them together at the races in heaven.
Judy & Kevin Tucker
March 17, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Dear Sis,
Charlie was a really cool brother-in-law. He really lived life to the fullest, and we know he will be missed by all. One of my favorite memories of Charlie is the Starlite Drive in, the buttered popcorn, and the swings out in front of the screen. Those were the good old days. You know that you’re always in our hearts and prayers and that we love you dearly. God Bless
Emmanuel Pierre
March 18, 2022 at 7:46 am
Greetings !
I am so sorry that Your husband has to leave us so soon. Just know that for Him it is not the end. Rather, it is the beginning of a glorious time in eternity with the LORD.
What shall we do then as we await our turn?
Live life to the fullest, in Christ, with Christ & for Christ and His people.
Your neighbor Emmanuel Pierre (Manny)