Charles P. Massa

Charles P. Massa, 83, of Eaton, OH died Friday evening February 5, 2016 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Charles was born on November 27, 1932 in Clinton, IN the son of the late Paul P. & Frances (Ferrara) Massa. Chuck was in ill health for several months suffering from congestive heart failure and renal failure. Chuck graduated from Clinton High School in 1950 and was President of his senior class. Following graduation from high school, he attended Indiana University where he earned a BA degree in Radio and Television Arts. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army and he served as a Signal Corps officer at Ft. Monmouth, NJ. Following his military service, Chuck worked principally in computer systems analysis. From 1974 to 1983 he was the Manager of Systems & Procedures at Natco Automatic Tool Co. in Richmond, IN and from 1983 to 1998 the Systems Support Specialist at the Dayco Products former Dayton Rubber Co. retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by a brother Paul Massa in 2014. He moved to Preble County in 1983.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years: Phyllis (Reynolds) Massa; son: Michael B. Massa of Eaton, OH; daughter: Mary F. Massa Millington of Charlevoix, MI; brother: Frank Massa of Redwood City, CA; granddaughter: Michelle Massa of Eaton, OH

Private services will be at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Eaton, OH Condolences may be sent to the family via the website www.barnesfuneralhome.com