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Bryan Andrew Carter-Massey

  • April 20, 1966 - March 22, 2011
  • Rahway, New Jersey
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“My deepest sympathy to the Massey family. You are in my prayers. ”
1 of 39 | Posted by: Sharon Hillman Rogers - NJ

“My condolences to the family.. ”
2 of 39 | Posted by: zanett rogers - east orange, NJ

“I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE MEMORIES...OUR GODDAUGHTER WE CHRISTENED TOGETHER...YOU WILL FOREVER BE IN MY HEART....DENEEN ”
3 of 39 | Posted by: Deneen Boyce - phoenix , AZ

“My deepest condolences to the Massey family...found out about the services late and had a legal obligation on Monday...will be in touch personally...Read More » ”
4 of 39 | Posted by: Rahn Hayman - NJ

“A dove is flying in the sky, you look up and look into your son's eyes. a voice says "He is my beloved son", at peace with is father and a smile on...Read More » ”
5 of 39 | Posted by: vivian simmons - decatur, GA

“my condolences go out 2 my aunts his son his brothers n all the rest of the massey family he will be missed so much i still cant believe he's gone R...Read More » ”
6 of 39 | Posted by: kelly - cousin

“Vince and family so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family. Mrs. Spears (MeMa) ”
7 of 39 | Posted by: Whilameda L. Spears - Linden, NJ

“The Best memories I had with my cousin Brian was Wildwood in the summer when we were small. We had the time of our lives. I'm so sad to hear of my...Read More » ”
8 of 39 | Posted by: Patricia Packwood-Smith

“My prayers go out to you and your family. RIP...Bryan Semper Fi ”
9 of 39 | Posted by: Richie Harris - Camp Lejeune, NC

“My prayers goes out to the Carter-Massey family. He's home with his father watching over his family & friends. Take care. ”
10 of 39 | Posted by: Wanda Smith & Family - PA

“My prayers go out to the entire Massey family...I will never get over the lost of Bryan...A good man was taken from us to soon...Mook you are gone...Read More » ”
11 of 39 | Posted by: Amber Sanders - Plainfield, NJ

“My heart and continued prayers go out to the Massey family, may god continue to hold your family up in this trying time of loss and need, I grew up...Read More » ”
12 of 39 | Posted by: Lisher Gibbs McNeill - Bronx, NY

“Helen and the entire Massey Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. ”
13 of 39 | Posted by: Susie & Harry Horton - Roselle, NJ

“Bryan was a classmate of mine all the way back to elementary school. I would like to send my condolences to the entire Massey family. RIP Bryan. ”
14 of 39 | Posted by: Sherry Brown-Braswell - MD

“words can not express my deep sorrow at your sudden passing. I thank god for allowing me to have known such a great man who was a great influence on...Read More » ”
15 of 39 | Posted by: alrafi bunch - springfield, NJ

“My sincerest condolences go out to the entire family @ this difficult time. R.I.P. Bryan, you will be missed by all who knew you. The Gibbs Family...Read More » ”
16 of 39 | Posted by: Ella Michelle Gibbs - Newark, NJ

“My prayers goes out to your entire family...You will be missed...U r now among God's angels...May God comfort your family during this time. ”
17 of 39 | Posted by: Lisa - Piscataway, NJ

“My prayers go out to the Massey family. May you find the strength in the hands of GOD to get you through this saddened time!!! R.I.P. my fellow...Read More » ”
18 of 39 | Posted by: ARLENE ALFORD-TAYLOR - NJ

“Wow, nothing but good thoughts enter my mind when I hear his name. He always put a smile on my face whenever I saw him. He was beautiful. He was a...Read More » ”
19 of 39 | Posted by: Robyn Miller Samuel - Rahway, NJ

“I would like to send my heart felt condolences out to his mother & family. Bryan was very special to me & I will truly miss him! The family will be...Read More » ”
20 of 39 | Posted by: Dana Fort - Plainfield, NJ

“I am so sorry for your loss! Bryan was a very special person to me and always will be. My deepest sympathy goes out to his Mother, Son and the entire...Read More » ”
21 of 39 | Posted by: Dana Fort

“My condolences to Michelle and the entire Massey Family. Bryan was a great guy , he will be missed, he is now resting in the loving arms of our...Read More » ”
22 of 39 | Posted by: Marie Colasanti - Rahway, NJ

“Deepest sympathy to the Massey family. R.I.P. Bryan ”
23 of 39 | Posted by: Lloyd & Rose Bullock - Roselle, NJ

“My condolences to the Massey family, Brian will truly be missed. To be absent from the body is to be present with the lord. May God continue to...Read More » ”
24 of 39 | Posted by: Christine Hines (Dodi) - VA

“My prayers go out to you and your family.May God give you the strength and understanding to get by in a time of your need..Love always The Atkins and...Read More » ”
25 of 39 | Posted by: Richard Atkins - Orangeburg, SC

“Bryan you will be missed rest in piece my brother ”
26 of 39 | Posted by: Terrence Payne - roselle, NJ

“prays goes out to the family sorry for the lost of nice person he will be miss ”
27 of 39 | Posted by: darryl&laura daniels - rahway nj, NJ

“Condolences go out to the family from my home. RIP my brother. You will be and are missed ”
28 of 39 | Posted by: Ron (Fareed) williams - PA

“RIP Bryan and I send my condolences to the Massey and Carter families ”
29 of 39 | Posted by: norris johnson - elizabeth, NJ

“Helen and family \God bless you during your time of bereavement, keep the faith, God will ease your pain and sorrow. Coley &...Read More » ”
30 of 39 | Posted by: Coley&ArlineCarson - linden, NJ

“Helen & Family My sincere condolence God Bless ”
31 of 39 | Posted by: Mary McLeod - Rahway, NJ

“Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. God understands our sorrow, and will never leave nor forsake us. Always think of all the good memories...Read More » ”
32 of 39 | Posted by: Felicia Franklin-Turner - GA

“MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE FAMILY, MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME, AND JUST CONTINUE TO TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME, R.I.P BRYAN ”
33 of 39 | Posted by: DOROTHY PAYNE-LAITITI - GA

“To the Massey family I am so sorry for your loss, I know it is hard to lose a loved one, but just remember that God never makes a mistake, and that...Read More » ”
34 of 39 | Posted by: EthelToney - Bishopville, SC

“To the Massey family I am so sorry for your loss, I know it is hard to lose a loved one, but just remember that God never makes a mistake, and that...Read More » ”
35 of 39 | Posted by: EthelToney - Bishopville, SC

“To the Massey Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time The Rodgers Family ”
36 of 39 | Posted by: Ernest Rodgers - Rahway, NJ

“RIP you will be missed ”
37 of 39 | Posted by: michele and chris - friend

“I am sorry for your loss. May you continue to remember the fond memories of your loved ones. Psalm 55:22 ”
38 of 39 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe

“I am not sure what to say but I do know it is a difficult thing to see your childhood friend leave this life so soon. RIP Bryan and my thoughts and...Read More » ”
39 of 39 | Posted by: Belita Morgan Houser - Linden, NJ


Bryan Andrew Carter-Massey was born on April 20, 1966 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, son of Helen Massey Boyd and the late Edward "Chub" Carter. Bryan was the oldest of three boys born to Helen Massey Boyd. Bryan was raised in Roselle, New Jersey and educated in the Roselle Public School System. He was a 1984 graduate of Abraham Clark High School in Roselle. Bryan joined the United States Marine Corp in 1984 until he was honorably discharged in 1988. He then furthered his career at the DeVry Technical Institute and graduated as a truck mechanic. Following in the footprints of his mother and stepfather, Bryan became a Corrections Officer at the East Jersey State Prison in Avenel, New Jersey where worked for 22 years was currently employed. He was a member of Heard A.M.E. Church in Roselle. He was a Mason. Bryan, affectionately known as "Senior Massey" or "Little Mustafa", was a loving and caring person to all he came in contact with. He acquired the name "Senior Massey" because was the rock of the Massey family. He kept all of his cousins in line and protected them when they needed protection. Bryan was the big brother to his little brothers, Vincent, Terence, Sean and Daniel. On Tuesday, March 22, 2011 Bryan made the decision that his time here on earth was up and decided to make his transition to his heavenly home. He departed this life from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway in Rahway, New Jersey at the age of 44. Bryan leaves to cherish fond memories, a son, Isaiah Massey of Douglasville, GA; his mother, Helen Massey- Boyd of Linden, NJ; his stepmother, Dorothy Carter of Newark, NJ; four brothers, Vincent Wright of Roselle, NJ, Sean Carter of Newark, NJ, Terrence Boyd of Rahway, NJ and Daniel Carter of VA; a sister, Arethea Oglesby of Roselle, NJ; his companion, Michele Stanley of Rahway, NJ; nine aunts, Mary Hurling, Hazel Walker, Arlene Carmichael, Carolyn Williams, Arvetta Farmer, Nellie Carter, Flora Winslow, Diane Carter and Louise Massey; an uncle, Cleveland Carter; three nieces, two nephews; a godson, Khiry Robinson and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Bryan Andrew Carter-Massey. You are invited to add a Tribute in his memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.