William J. Masse

Pawtucket - William J. Masse, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, January 26, 2019. Bill was the husband of Julia (Mauricio) Masse for 59 years. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, he was the son of the late Leo and Mary (O’Brien) Masse. Bill was the manager of Howell Smith Druggist for over 50 years and he also worked for the State of Rhode Island in legislative services for 12 years. In his younger years, Bill enjoyed golfing, skiing, traveling and spending time at the beach. Throughout all his years, he most enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a communicant of St. John Paul II Parish (St. Cecilia Church). Bill is survived by his children, Julie Hanna and her husband, Michael, of Wakefield, R.I., Brenda Masse of Yardley, PA, William Masse, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl (Dragon), of Richmond, R.I. and Joyce Troy and her late husband, Greg, of Smithfield, R.I. Bill was the Granddad of Ryan and Brooks Fitzpatrick, Michael and Greg Hanna, Hannah, Will and Riley Masse...