Joseph A. Masciotra, Sr.

Joseph A. Masciotra, Sr., 86, of Agawam, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 19, 2017 with his family by his side. Born in Springfield, MA on May 2, 1931, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Mercedes (Mastronardi) Masciotra. Joe graduated from Technical High School and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Joe worked for Raleigh Rug Company in Springfield and eventually went on to own and operate Joe’s Flooring in Agawam for many years. While not working, Joe’s number one priority was his family; whether it was his famous meatballs, Sunday dinners with family, and Porchetta suppers, his cooking and wine making was second to none in the family. While his sons were growing up, he was an umpire in the Agawam Little League. Joe’s Italian heritage was very important to him and he was a member of the ITAMS, Italian American War Veterans, the Italian Cultural Center of Springfield, as well as the Agnonesse Society. He was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Carpenters Union Local 108 in Springfield. Joe enjoyed many years in the Candlepin Bowling League in Agawam, was an avid golfer, enjoyed the opera and theatre, and traveling overseas, especially with his family to Italy for many years. Joe cherished his Wednesday morning coffee time with Dino and Al at Giovanni’s in Agawam. He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Agawam.

Joe was predeceased by his beloved wife Eleanor in 2007. He is survived by his loving children: Lenore Masciotra Brooks, Anthony J. Masciotra and his wife Kathy and Joseph A. Masciotra Jr. and his wife, Amanda, all of Agawam. 
He also leaves his six grandchildren: Shannon Fleury and her husband David and their daughters Isabella and Lola; John Conant, Camille Hatzis and her husband Alex and their daughter Eleonora, Glenna Brooks, Daniel Masciotra and his fiancé Haley St. Jean, and Laura Masciotra; and 3 nieces. He also leaves his beloved companion Carmela Marzano. Besides his wife, he was predeceased by his brother Antonio Masciotra and his sister Mary Guertin.

Joe’s family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22nd, from 4-7 PM at the Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home, 985 Main St., Agawam. His Funeral will be held on Friday, June 23rd at 9 AM at the funeral home. Burial with Military Honors will follow at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Agawam. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Springfield Rescue Mission, PO Box 9045, Springfield, MA 01102 or Baystate VNA and Hospice, 50 Maple St., Springfield, MA 01102

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