Michael John "Blackie" Massar Jr

March 1, 1948 - August 30, 2021

Michael John "Blackie" Massar, Jr., of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 in Bethlehem surrounded by his family, at 73 years of age . Born Monday, March 1, 1948 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania the son of the late Michael John, Massar Sr., and Phyllis (Menconi) Dunsavage. He was also predeceased by; son, Michael John Massar III in 2009; sister, Karen (Dunsavage) Yoder. Surviving are daughters, Angela Stahl of Tamaqua, Nicole A. McDonnell, wife of Brian of Tamaqua; sister, Trisha Nowik and her husband Ben; grandchildren, Victoria, Timothy, Elizabeth, Dawson, Brianna, Kelsey, Sarah. Catholic by faith Michael was a Tamaqua High School graduate, and served honorably in the United states Army during the Vietnam War. Michael worked as a Masonry contractor in Tamaqua. Michael was a member of the Tamaqua Legion Post. # 173 Funeral arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A graveside Service with Military Honors to be bestowed will be held on Friday September 3, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Sky View Memorial Park 108 Lafayette Ave. Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Memorials in his name to: Tamaqua American Legion Post 173 206 West Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com