Raymond A. “Musty” Mastromatteo, 78, of Dean Ave., a lifelong Franklin resident died Monday, November 24, 2008, at MetroWest Medical Center in Natick, following a brief illness. He was the husband of Anita J. (Johnson) Mastromatteo for over 51 years.
Born in Franklin, April 28, 1930, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Palladeno) Mastromatteo, he was raised and educated in Franklin and was a 1948 graduate of Franklin High School, where he was the class president. He was active in sports in high school where he excelled in basketball, baseball and football.
A master woodworker by trade, he worked for over 60 years for Franklin Lumber Co. on Dean Ave. in Franklin.
He served in the US Navy in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. He attained the rank of Seaman, and was honorably discharged in February, 1950.
He was a member of St. Anthony & Columbus Benevolent Society in Franklin, and a former longtime member of the Sons of Italy Lodge in Franklin. He enjoyed spending time with his family, rooting for all of the Boston sports teams, cooking, and a regular member of the “coffee shop” crew. He will be remembered for his loyalty, kindness, humor and generosity to all. He was also a lifetime communicant of St. Mary’s Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are 2 sons: R. Mark Mastromatteo and his wife Sharon of Pasadena, CA., Gary A. Mastromatteo of Carver; a daughter: Gina M. Mastromatteo-Dion and her husband Alfred of Franklin; 2 sisters: Rose Dunnebier and Shirley Palermo of Franklin; 3 grandchildren: Brandon Gladd, Michael Mastromatteo and Sydney Dion; and many nieces and nephews.
He was the father of the late Lisa Mastromatteo who died in 2002.
He was also the brother of the late Frank, Charles, Peter, Joseph, and Hebert Mastromatteo.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral with military honors Monday, December 1, 2008, 8:15AM from the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home, 33 Cottage Street, with a funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church at 9:00AM.
Calling hours are Sunday, November 30, 2 – 6 PM.
Donations in his memory sent to American Cancer Society, 1115 W. Chestnut Street, Brockton, MA 02301 would be appreciated.