Kimberly Massei
Kimberly Massei, of Philadelphia PA, sadly passed away January 14, 2025, at the age of 57.
Kimberly’s presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was known for her heart of gold, always putting others first and spreading kindness wherever she went. Kimberly was hardworking and dedicated, a trait she carried throughout her life. Kimberly worked at Burger King, Modells, Security Resources, and Home Depot. Her favorite job was with the Philadelphia Phillies where she worked for 19 years as a Hostess and Greeter, first for the Vet and then Citizens Bank Park. It was her “Happy Place”. Her most exciting time there was working the 2008 World Series.
Daughter of Betty Massei and the late Anthony P. Massei Jr. Beloved soulmate to Mark O’Toole. Loving sister of Anthony P. Massei III, Jeffrey W. Massei, Dennis A. Massei, and Laura A. Massei. Cherished aunt of Amy, Stephanie, Sandra, and Robert. Great aunt of Anthony, Salena, Junior, Daniel, and Jocelyn. All are invited to Kimberly’s viewing and funeral on Friday, January 24th from 9:30 am- 11:00 am. There will be a prayer service in the funeral home at 11:00 am with a burial to follow in Greenmount Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider making donations in Kimberly’s name to Shriners Hospital. Click Here.
Kim was an EXCEPTIONAL person! I had the honor and the privilege of working with her when she first started working for the Phillies at the Vet. She often credited me for assisting in training her at working the 100 level. I was blessed and fortunate to also work with her at the Left Field gate as one of her supervisors. She even spoke with me about coming back to our gate to work again. I am truly missing her smile, kindness and beautiful personality! She will FOREVER be in my thoughts! LOVE YOU KIM!!!!! Left-Field Lisa 😥❤️⚾️
I worked with Kim every weekend for the past 3 years at Home Depot and Kim was a pleasure to work with. I'll miss working with Kim. Rest in peace dear friend 💕
Kim was my co-worker at Home Depot. Very nice and quiet person. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. She will be missed on our line. God Bless
I loved my Aunt Kim deeply. She was always the cool aunt, the one who had that amazing Phillies job and somehow still made time to spend with all of us, her great-nieces and nephews. Even when her life was busy, she never let that stop her from showing us how much she cared. I’ll never forget how she once missed a ballpark game to come to see me perform in my 3rd-grade talent show. She didn’t just show up; she recorded the whole thing, supporting me the entire time. That’s just who she was, someone who prioritized love above everything else. She had so much love to give; to her family, her coworkers, her animals (which is definitely a common theme in our family), her job, and, of course, her sports. Everything she did, she did with heart, and that’s something I’ll always admire about her. Whenever I heard she was coming by, it always felt like a special occasion. She had this incredible knack for making us feel seen and loved. I’ll always remember her bringing my cousins and me plushies she won from claw machines. She was honestly ridiculously good at them! But more than the gifts, it was the thought behind them that mattered. She was the kind of person who carried love into every little thing she did, and that’s something I’ll carry with me forever. Some of my favorite memories were the times she took me and my cousin Anthony to Phillies stadium movie nights. We’d grab all the food and candy we could carry and sit together on quiet Saturday mornings, watching a movie on the big screen with the same dedication as the fans who’d fill those seats during the games. It was the first time i watched A League of Their Own, and it’s a memory I’ll cherish forever, not just because of the movie but because of how she brought joy and togetherness in my life. Aunt Kim had a way of reminding us that love is what truly matters. Whether it was cheering for her beloved Phillies, sharing her time with family, or just showing me her jams on car rides, her life was filled with love and generosity. I believe her spirit was a reflection of God’s goodness and joy. The kind of goodness that brings people together, lifts them up, and leaves them feeling loved. Even though she’s no longer with us, I feel her presence in the lessons she left behind: to make time for the people you love, to celebrate the small joys in life, and to be bold enough to share your heart with the world. Aunt Kim, I know you’re in a place now where love and light are eternal, and I pray we can honor you by living with the same spirit of joy and kindness that you gave us every single day. I love you so much.
You lived it everyday Kim, may you rest in peace … go Phillies ♥️
I have so many wonderful memories with Kim. I don’t think I can pick just one. We were friends since kindergarten and spent so much of our childhood together. I was so blessed to have so many years of love and friendship with her. 50 + years just wasn’t enough. Kim was a very sweet and kind person. RIP my friend. You’re loved and missed beyond measure.
I worked for a brief time with Kim. She was a sweet and kind person. The world will miss her good heart.
I don’t even know where to begin. My Aunt Kim was one of those rare people who had the ability to make everyone around her smile. One of my earliest memories of her is when she’d play the claw machines. I always admired how she’d keep trying, never giving up until she won.I remember one time in particular when she won a stuffed bear dressed in Phillies gear. I absolutely loved that bear, and every time I got into her car, I’d want to take it home with me. I could see how much she cherished it, but despite her love for that little bear, she gave it to me without a second thought. She never hesitated. That’s just who she was; caring, generous, and always putting others first. Her thoughtfulness I'll carry with me forever. Aunt Kim showed me what it means to be truly caring, thoughtful, and selfless. She was a wonderful aunt, and I’m so grateful to have had her in my life. Now, every time I pass a claw machine, I can’t help but give it a try, even if only to remember her. I’ll play, not for the prize, but because I know she’d be smiling if she saw me trying (and probably shaking her head at how terrible I am at it).
As a fellow cashier at The Home Depot, with Kim, I spent days chatting about everything from family to weekend/holiday plans and beyond. Was told some of her stories about working for the Phillies. It was very shocking to hear of her untimely death and it’s a reminder of just how precious life can be. She will be missed, greatly. 🧡
I had the pleasure to meet Kim at Sean’s wedding. She was so kind and lovely. I am so sorry for your loss Mark. Your love for Kim was so beautifully framed within your words. Rest in peace Kim.
Kim although we didn’t get to spend as much time together, we will forever cherish the moments we did !!! You were alway’s upbeat and caring, bringing sunshine joy and laughter !!! So fly high our dearest friend, for you’ll forever be loved and missed !!!❤️🥰🎚️🙏🏼🕯️💐
Mark , so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences 💔. So young and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. 🙏
I have so many fond memories of my Aunt Kim. From when I was little, she’d take us to Chuck E. Cheese, fishing, and afterwards we’d hang out at Dunkin Donuts with her friends. She always got us hot chocolate but let me share her coffee if I wanted. That may be where my love for coffee began.
When I had my first child, I lived in an apartment without a laundry unit. Aunt Kim would pick me up every Saturday to take me to the laundromat. She’d play with my daughter Salena while I wash, dried, and folded.
Aunt Kim and I loved Christmas shopping together, when the kids were young. She always wanted to get them whatever toy they wanted most. She constantly showed them the same love that she showed me growing up.
She always made sure we went to our share of Phillies games. She would say “don’t forget to enter at the left feild gate” because that’s where she worked for many years. She’d proudly show us off to her friend’s at work. She was always so proud of all of her niece’s and nephews, sharing every little accomplishment.
Aunt Kim will truly be missed.
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing both of them 10 years and this obituary is right on. She was always happy and cheerful elevating your mood regardless of how down or upset you may have been. She is without doubt seated at the right hand of our father. RIP sweetheart.
I’m watching Woody Woodpecker on TV now. It reminded me this was Kim’s favorite cartoon character.
What can I say about Kim? She touched so many hearts. I realized early on that our relationship would always take a back seat to her many passions.
The unwavering love for her family was clear. Kim’s euphoria over her neices and nephews being born rivaled even their own mothers’ joy. She was there for them from the beginning, always bringing happiness with her. Kim’s fondest memories were of her nieces and nephews growing up. Step by step their achievements were followed closely. I know…she talked about them constantly. She loved all of you with all her heart.
Then, there was baseball. EVERYTHING baseball. Names, stats, teams – everything. There’s not a person out there that Kim couldn’t go toe to toe with. From the time she was 3 or 4 she watched the TV by her father’s side. Her dad would take her brothers to the game, and Kim would beg to go with them. When her mother finally gave permission to go with him Kim was in her glory. She loved baseball. She told me more than once, “You know, women don’t just love baseball for the game.”. She had crushes on Mike Schmidt, Pat Burrell, Chase, and JT to name a few.
We spent countless nights watching reruns of TVs greatest shows. Gunsmoke, Happy Days, Seinfeld, Laverne & Shirley, Rudolf. She knew every actor, every word, every scene. She could pick out a 5 year old uncredited actor on Gunsmoke and would say to me “Do you know who that is? – It’s so and so”. And she was always right. Little House was her favorite show. The wholesome family morals and love Michael Landon created were genius. Those values are present in Kim’s family today. She lived that reality, and treasured it.
As I spent the last few years with Kim it dawned on me that her very being brought a bright light to this world. She adored animals. We were all blessed by Kim’s presence. The source of that light is now extinguished, but it will continue to burn in every one of us. Her memory will live in my heart forever. I love you Kim.
Kim was one of the nicest people I have ever come into my life. Such a hard worker. She was my employee at Burger King Both, Castor avenue and linden avenue . She never stopped being my friend
It was a pleasure to have worked with Kim at the Home Depot. One of the nicest associates you will come across . No matter what she always said hello and made sure to say goodbye when you were leaving . Huge Phillies fan always had her apron all Phillies up, will definitely miss our conversations about the team . Rest in peace your friend Jim
Where do I begin I first met Kim who I call aunt Kim through steph her niece when we were younger on Tioga st she was kind and funny and I had the pleasure to know her last time I seen her was at Laura’s bday party I’m glad I went and seen her she said oh desirees here I said hey aunt Kim and she gave me a hug and seeing her at burger King alot I am so sorry to hear this so sad for the massei family Lori,Amy,steph,sandy,robbie and mom mom (betty) I love you guys and prayers to you guys and Kim you made a huge impact on people and their hearts may you rest in peace 🙏
Mark , so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences 💔. So young and full of life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and her family. 🙏
Kim although we didn’t get to spend as much time together, we will forever cherish the moments we did !!! You were alway’s upbeat and caring, bringing sunshine joy and laughter !!! So fly high our dearest friend, for you’ll forever be loved and missed !!!❤️🥰🎚️🙏🏼🕯️💐
I had the pleasure to meet Kim at Sean’s wedding. She was so kind and lovely. I am so sorry for your loss Mark. Your love for Kim was so beautifully framed within your words. Rest in peace Kim.
As a fellow cashier at The Home Depot, with Kim, I spent days chatting about everything from family to weekend/holiday plans and beyond. Was told some of her stories about working for the Phillies. It was very shocking to hear of her untimely death and it’s a reminder of just how precious life can be. She will be missed, greatly. 🧡
I don’t even know where to begin. My Aunt Kim was one of those rare people who had the ability to make everyone around her smile. One of my earliest memories of her is when she’d play the claw machines. I always admired how she’d keep trying, never giving up until she won.I remember one time in particular when she won a stuffed bear dressed in Phillies gear. I absolutely loved that bear, and every time I got into her car, I’d want to take it home with me. I could see how much she cherished it, but despite her love for that little bear, she gave it to me without a second thought. She never hesitated. That’s just who she was; caring, generous, and always putting others first. Her thoughtfulness I’ll carry with me forever. Aunt Kim showed me what it means to be truly caring, thoughtful, and selfless. She was a wonderful aunt, and I’m so grateful to have had her in my life. Now, every time I pass a claw machine, I can’t help but give it a try, even if only to remember her. I’ll play, not for the prize, but because I know she’d be smiling if she saw me trying (and probably shaking her head at how terrible I am at it).
I worked for a brief time with Kim. She was a sweet and kind person. The world will miss her good heart.
I have so many wonderful memories with Kim. I don’t think I can pick just one. We were friends since kindergarten and spent so much of our childhood together. I was so blessed to have so many years of love and friendship with her. 50 + years just wasn’t enough. Kim was a very sweet and kind person. RIP my friend. You’re loved and missed beyond measure.
You lived it everyday Kim, may you rest in peace … go Phillies ♥️
I loved my Aunt Kim deeply. She was always the cool aunt, the one who had that amazing Phillies job and somehow still made time to spend with all of us, her great-nieces and nephews. Even when her life was busy, she never let that stop her from showing us how much she cared. I’ll never forget how she once missed a ballpark game to come to see me perform in my 3rd-grade talent show. She didn’t just show up; she recorded the whole thing, supporting me the entire time. That’s just who she was, someone who prioritized love above everything else. She had so much love to give; to her family, her coworkers, her animals (which is definitely a common theme in our family), her job, and, of course, her sports. Everything she did, she did with heart, and that’s something I’ll always admire about her.
Whenever I heard she was coming by, it always felt like a special occasion. She had this incredible knack for making us feel seen and loved. I’ll always remember her bringing my cousins and me plushies she won from claw machines. She was honestly ridiculously good at them! But more than the gifts, it was the thought behind them that mattered. She was the kind of person who carried love into every little thing she did, and that’s something I’ll carry with me forever.
Some of my favorite memories were the times she took me and my cousin Anthony to Phillies stadium movie nights. We’d grab all the food and candy we could carry and sit together on quiet Saturday mornings, watching a movie on the big screen with the same dedication as the fans who’d fill those seats during the games. It was the first time i watched A League of Their Own, and it’s a memory I’ll cherish forever, not just because of the movie but because of how she brought joy and togetherness in my life.
Aunt Kim had a way of reminding us that love is what truly matters. Whether it was cheering for her beloved Phillies, sharing her time with family, or just showing me her jams on car rides, her life was filled with love and generosity. I believe her spirit was a reflection of God’s goodness and joy. The kind of goodness that brings people together, lifts them up, and leaves them feeling loved.
Even though she’s no longer with us, I feel her presence in the lessons she left behind: to make time for the people you love, to celebrate the small joys in life, and to be bold enough to share your heart with the world. Aunt Kim, I know you’re in a place now where love and light are eternal, and I pray we can honor you by living with the same spirit of joy and kindness that you gave us every single day. I love you so much.
Kim was my co-worker at Home Depot. Very nice and quiet person. My heart goes out to her family for their loss. She will be missed on our line. God Bless
I worked with Kim every weekend for the past 3 years at Home Depot and Kim was a pleasure to work with. I’ll miss working with Kim. Rest in peace dear friend 💕
Kim was an EXCEPTIONAL person! I had the honor and the privilege of working with her when she first started working for the Phillies at the Vet. She often credited me for assisting in training her at working the 100 level. I was blessed and fortunate to also work with her at the Left Field gate as one of her supervisors. She even spoke with me about coming back to our gate to work again.
I am truly missing her smile, kindness and beautiful personality! She will FOREVER be in my thoughts! LOVE YOU KIM!!!!! Left-Field Lisa 😥❤️⚾️