Mary Masterpalo, 93 years old passed away on June 30th with her daughters by her side. Mary was born on July 3, 1928, the youngest of 8 children, to her immigrant parents Rosa and Salvatore Forlenza in Pittston, PA. Moving at age 3 to Staten Island. She attended PS 16 and Curtis High School.
She married the late Anthony Masterpalo 1946, and they lived in New Brighton and Tompkinsville until relocating to Port Richmond in 1966. Mary is survived by her three daughters: Denise Last, Diane McConnell (Kevin) and Debra Masterpalo (Robert Brown) all of Staten Island. She also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her loving husband of 68 years in 2014.
Mary was exceptional at sewing, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed preparing meals for her extended family, especially Christmas Eve dinners. She and her husband enjoyed trips to Atlantic City and annual vacations in Wildwood Crest, NJ.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home, 1289 Forest Avenue. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 5th from 6pm-9pm with a funeral mass on Wednesday, July 6th at 10am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Private cremation to follow.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Mass
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
1265 Castleton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310
Wednesday, July 6, 202210:00am
Private Cremation
Kim Long says
Dear Denise, Debra and Diane,
Your mom lived a long life and what a beautiful legacy she is leaving behind.
May she rest peacefully in paradise!
Hugs and Love,
Kim Forlenza Long
Sandy McNally says
My Dear cousins Denise Diane and Debra,
I am so sad at the passing of my dear Aunt Mary
She was so special to me. I was 4 years old when she and Uncle Tony got married and I still remember the day. My recipe box is filled with her recipes. I will miss our phone conversations.
I love you all and share in your sadness.
Your cousin,
Sandy