Saturday, July 31, 2021
Mary Jo, Sue and Bill ~ We are all so sorry for your loss. He was such a wonderful man, the world won’t be the same without him in it. I was blessed to meet this loveable, kind and caring man when I was 14 years old working in the office at North Junior High School. He thought enough of me to entrust me to babysit for his two precious children, Susie and Billy - I know you are Sue and Bill now but to me you will forever be Susie and Billy, my flower girl and ring bearer. I always felt like part of your family, he was like a second father to me, always looking out for my best interest, always there with education and career advice and the best letters of recommendation ever written! Our plan was for me to study engineering at MSU but that plan changed when I met (and married) a Michigan Wolverine ... he still loved me anyway and welcomed the Wolverine into the family with never-ending college rivalry banter. A few years later Dr. Bill began making annual visits to our home as Santa ~ Kristi and Ryan still have such great memories of Santa’s visits, they especially loved the limo ride to go see all the Christmas lights. His educational and career accomplishments were many but his biggest accomplishment and priority was his family. The love and pride he felt for all of you was obvious, Mary Jo he adored you! Hold all the memories close, he will be missed but never forgotten <3
With much love,
Mike, Shelly, Kristi and Ryan Masica
