FRANK MASTROCOLA
Civic and Business Leader
MASTROCOLA, Frank J. World War II First Division Marine Of Everett, age 92. January 12.
Beloved husband of Gloria (Pierotti) for over 69 years. Father of Frank J., Jr. and his wife Judy of Medford, Edward P. and his wife Debra of Revere, and Gloria Mastrocola Gavris and her husband Lee of Newton. Beloved Grandfather of LisaMarie Mastrocola and her husband Damian Pisani, Edward Mastrocola, Michael and Christopher Gavris, and Kirill and Ana Mastrocola and loving Great Grandfather of Gia Florence Pisani. Brother in law to Elaine of Medford, Veronica of Medford and Joseph & Joanne Pierotti of Everett. The last surviving brother of the late Peter, Vincent, Rose DeAngelo, Florence Tenaglia, Paul and Ronaldo. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Frank was a caring and loving husband, father and respected and beloved uncle, cousin and friend who had a big heart and was generous with his time and talents to his beloved community of Everett.
He was an active member, past chairman and past president to many community, church and civic organizations in the City of Everett throughout his life. Born and raised in Everett, son of Italian immigrant parents, Rocco and Maria Mastrocola,
Frank graduated from Everett High School in 1944 and was a proud member of the US Marine Corps 1st Marine Division seeing combat in Okinawa during WWII. Upon return from the Marines, Frank started Master Fuel Co., Inc. where he was President and owner for over 30 years, and President and owner of Travel Master, Inc. for 10 years before retiring. He touched, influenced and mentored the lives of many and will be greatly missed. Funeral from Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Wednesday, January 17 at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony Church, 38 Oakes Street, Everett at 10:00 AM. Interment will be Woodlawn Mausoleum in Everett. Complimentary valet parking available at the Main Street entrance.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Frank’s memory to the “E Club of Everett”, P.O. Box 490135, Everett, MA 02149. The E Club is dedicated to preserving and promoting quality athletics and student scholarships in Everett, MA. For more info 1-877-71-Rocco or visit www. roccofuneralhomes.com.